Miladi Sherif Festival in Kerela Mohammed, the Prophet of Islam, was born on the 20th April, 571 AD. Muslims all over the world celebrate the birth of the Prophet in various ways. In Kerala the practice of large scale celebration of the Prophet's birthday is of recent origin. Reading what is commonly known as the Maulod' which is a short biography of the Prophet written both in verse and prose in the Arabic language has been the common ritual of the day. Of late in Kerala, there has developed... read more »

Niranam Festival in Kerela All the places hallowed in the annals of Christianity in India, Niranam holds pride of place. In social, cultural, literary and political matters, this small village has kept up its own distinctive, pristine traditions. The fame of Niranam must have reached Syria and weighed most with St. Thomas. He is believed to have visited Niranam in 53AD, erected a crucifix founded and built a church on the site.The main religious festival is in honour of the Holy Mother on August... read more »

Kallooppara Perunal in Kerela St.Mary's Church at Kallooppara stands in close proximity to the Kallooppara Bhagavathy temple. Inside the church, on its eastern and western wings, there are two granite slabs with some inscriptions in the Pali language. The Palli perunal and the foundation day of the Church are the two celebrations held on January 15 and July 5 respectively. Kallooppara, a village of Mallappally taluk, is located on the eastern side of Thiruvalla in Pathanamthitta District.... read more »

Kadamattom Feast in Kerela Mainly two feasts are celebrated in this church, one on the 24th and 25th of Makaram (January-February) and the other on 23rd of Medam (April-May). The former is the most important. According to legends, the feast is celebrated in memory of Kadamattathachan, the founder of this church, while some others say that it is in remembrance of his Guru. The consensus of option is that both of them passed away on Makaram 24. Kadamattathachan had been a celibate all his life... read more »

Edappally Perunal Festival in Kerela Edappally is a fast growing suburb of Kochi/Cochin City in Kerala state, southern India. Edappally was the seating place of the Edapally Rajas, the ruler of this place. The town is famous for St. George's Church which is quiet old and is a pilgrimage centre. Perandoor Temple, Thrickovil Sree Krishna Temple, Puthukkalavattam Mahadeva Temple, Punnakkal Bhagavathy Temple, Ponekkara Bhagavathy Temple are important places of worship. Elamakkara Lourdh Matha church... read more »

BHARANAMGANAM FEAST FESTIVAL IN KERELA Bharanamganam, a small village town in Meenachal Taluk of Kottayam District, has been famous for long as one of the hallowed places in Kerala. It is about 14 miles from the Ettumannoor railway station. Bharabangaban has always been a refuge of the afflicted and the miserable as well as of the faithful. It is here that the famous St. Mary's Forance Church, one of the oldest churches in Kerala dedicated to the Holy Mother, stands, attracting thousands of pilgrims... read more »

Maramon Convention Festival in Kerela Started in 1896, the Maramon Convention is held annually by the Mar Thoma Evangelistic Association (MTEA), the missionary wing of the Mar Thoma Church on the banks of the River Pamba at Maramon, Kerala. Maramon is also famous as the birthplace of Palakkunnathu Abraham Maplah, leader of the reformation in the Syrian Church of Malabar in the 19th century. The Maramon Convention is said to be the largest Christian gathering in Asia. Usually held during the... read more »

Thirunakara Festival in Kerala Start Date: 14-03-2008 End Date : 23-03-2008 Venue: Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple, Kottayam . The festival, which commences on March 14 and concludes on March 23, gives you glimpses of Kerala?s traditional sublime rituals. You may walk into the famous Mahadeva (Shiva) temple of Thirunakkara, Kottayam to see not only the exquisite architecture of the temple, but also the folk arts like Mayilattam and Velakali held here as part of the ten days long festival.... read more »

Thirunelli Festival in Kerala Start Date: 14-04-1999 End Date : 16-04-1999 Date: April 14 & 15. Venue: Sree Thirunelli Devaswom, Thirunelli, about 32 km north-east of Mananthavadi, Wayanad district, north Kerala. The temple is also known as the Sahyamala Kshetram. It is believed to be more than 3000 years old. Legend has it that this temple dedicated to lord Vishnu was built by lord Brahma (The Creator) himself - an architectural marvel with 30 granite pieces supporting the shrine... read more »

ETTUMANOOR FESTIVAL Celebrated In :  Kottayam, Kerala Centre of Activity : Ettumanoor Shiva Temple Duration : 10 days In the month of : February/March The famous Ettumanoor Siva Temple lies 12 kms from Kottayam. This Mural- rich temple is a typical example of the superior craftsmanship and dexterity of the architects of ancient Kerala. The ten-day annual festival of this temple is celebrated in February- march. Various performing and ritual art forms are staged during the festival. Ettumanoor... read more »