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 Onam
is celebrated with out any difference in caste and
religion. It is related with King Mahabali who was
ruling Kerala. This festival falls on Oct/Sep.
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Koratty Muthy's Feast Koratty is a small village near
Thrissur. Koratty Muthy is the local name for Virgin
Mary. In the second week of October this village comes
alive to celebrate the feast at St. Mary's Church
here.
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 Neelamperoor
pooram Patayani Neelemperoor Pooram Padayani is held at
the precincts of the beautiful temple of Goddess
Bhagavathy at Neelemperoor near Kottayam. Padayani is a
symbolic victory march of Goddess Kaali after
vanquishing Darika. This festival is during Oct. |
Navarathri Festival
Navrathri fetivals last for nine (nav) days. The nine
different aspects of Devi are worshipped over the nine
days. This festival falls on October.
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Maramon Conventionis the largest Christian
gathering in Asia. Maramon in Kozhencherry lies on
the banks of the rive Pampa about 16 kilometres east of
Tiruvalla. Maramon is the birth place of Palakkunnathu Abraham
Maplah, leader of the reformation in the Syrian Church of
Malabar in the 19th century. |
 Athachamayam
This festival marks the beginning of Onam, a ten day
celebration in a spectacular manner. The event
today commemorates a royal custom of the Maharajas of
erstwhile Kochi State. Athachamayam celebrations
commemorates the olden days and still try retain
its majestic charm. |
Jain Festival Palakkad
Near Palakkad in Jainamedu thee is an ancient Jain
Temple. According to a legend, one Sutar, head of the
Jains, built this temple 500 years ago for the Jain sage
Chandranathaswamy.
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 Nehru
Trophy Boat Race Alappuzha's Nehru Trophy Boat Race began in
1952 when India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru,
visited Alappuzha. It is now a major celebration before Onam.
This event features the gigantic snake-boats of Kerala, known
as Chundans. |
