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 »

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 »

Edathua Festival in Kerela The Edathua festival is celebrated in the premises of St. George's Church, located in Edathua, Kerala. Situated on the banks of the Pamba River, this massive shrine at Edathua resembles the churches of medieval Europe. The Edathua Festival is celebrated every year in the month of Medam (April-May). This annual church festival of Kerala starts on the 27th of April with the hoisting of the flag and concludes on the 7th of May. During the feast, the statue of St. George,... read more »

VETTUKAD FESTIVAL IN KERELA The most important feast celebrated in this church situated on the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram is of Christ, the King. This feast is observed for eleven days ending with the last Sunday of October. On the tenth day, after the vespers in the church, there is a procession which goes round the parish lasting for about 1 ½ hours. On the final day there will be a solemn high mass, sermon, eucharistic procession and benediction. The attendance for this feast is well... read more »

Malayatoor Feast Festival in Kerela The Malaytoor Feast is generally celebrated in April (or last week of March) at the St. Thomas shrine that is believed to be the one of the ancient shrines of the northern part of Kerala. The Malayatoor Feast is generally celebrated after Easter, on the second Sunday, since the first moon, after the Vernal Equinox. It is believed that the Apostle, who came to India in the first century A.D, visited Malayatoor twice. Pilgrims of all faiths from far and near... read more »

Valliyoorkavu Festival in Kerala Introduction to Valliyoorkavu Festival Kerala The Valliyoorkavu Festival Kerala is dedicated to Goddess Durga and considered to be one of the sacred festivals in Kerala. There are hundreds of tribesmen in the district who celebrate this festival in Kerala. It is celebrated in the Wayanad district of Kerala. Time of Celebration of Valliyoorkavu Festival Kerala This is an annual 14 day event which takes place during the month of March. Tribal people celebrate... 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 »

The festival of universal love is here again. Christmas, which is more than a festival is the solemn occasion to remember Jesus, his life and ultimate sacrifice and his message of compassion and brotherhood. The birth of Jesus Christ on December 25 each year sees a variety of customs and ceremonies. To begin with there is the Christmas Star, the Christmas tree, the Crib, the Christmas cake, presents, and of course, Christmas Father. He is the star attraction for children and is quite a fascinating... read more »

Makaravillakku At Sabarimala Festival Makara Vilakku Pooja is a seven-day festival conducted annually in the famous Ayyappa Temple at Sabarimala. The festival begins on the auspicious day of Makara Sankranthi, the day on which the sun is in summer solstice (vernal equinox). This is also the first day of the Malayalese month of Makaram. Makara Vilakku Pooja commemorates the day on which idol of Lord Ayyappa or Dharma Sastha was enshrined in the temple and is the most important event to be conducted... read more »

If your first step is wrong, the whole journey will be wrong. World over an emphasis is put on beginnings. Getting off to a good start is essential, as the beginning is the foundation upon which everything that comes after rests. Indian culture, perhaps more than any other, stresses the importance of beginning things properly. The position of the stars and planets is taken into consideration to insure auspicious beginnings, homas are performed and stotrams are chanted to Lord Ganesha in order to... read more »