Kerala has numerous local festivals that are celebrated with great pump and sour, it is the most beautiful girl on earth, South west part of India, and a land of fairs and festivals. Kerala, Gods own country is one of its many claims to fame. There are certain festivities like the boat races, which originated to commemorate religious events but subsequently turned out to be events of social importance. Most of the festivals of Kerala are connected with local traditions and religions. Vishu Keralas festivals start with the occasion of Vishu. It is celebrated in the month of April. This is the first day of New Year according to the Malayalam calendar. The main event of the Vishu celebration is the 'Kani- Kanal'. Coconuts, fruits, cereals and Konna flowers are kept in big pots to prepare Kani. The elders in the family give money to the youngsters and bless them. This is supposed to bring good luck throughout the year.
The day is marked by heavy feasts.Onam Onam is the most famous and popular festival of Kerala amongst the festivals of Kerala. Onam is celebrated with lots of fervor and gaiety. It is held during the end week of August or early September week. . Onam festival is an example of religious harmony and provides for family get-together. The celebration lasts for 10 days with special rituals such as wearing new clothes; making traditional cuisine, with dance and music. At others, performers painted like tigers in bright yellow, red and black, dance to the beats of instruments like udukku and thakil. Mahasivarathri Maha Shivaratri is an important festival of Hindus and is celebrated every year in the month of Kumbam (Feb-March). Maha Shivratri meaning the Night of Shiva who is known by hundreds of names. Mahasivarathri festival commemorates the day on which Lord Shiva consumed the deadly poison (Kalakuda visham) to save the world from destruction. In Kerala the celebration of Shivratri at the Siva temple which is on the sand bank of River Periyar is attended with great ceremonial elegance and splendor.ThrikarthiakaThrikarthika festival is dedicated to Shakti, the energy source also known as Bhagavati in Kerala. It is the festival of lights celebrated in the month of Vrischikam (November December). On the Thrikarthika day, after sunset, houses, streets and temples are decorated with special oil lamps. It is an integral and unique part of the festival. Extend your tryst with this spectacular wonder called Kerala and experience its rich cultural heritage and festivals, which adds vibrancy to its diverse and bountiful natural wealth. Click here for detail about Kerala tour packages in India.http://www.indian-tour-operators.com/kerala-tours/kerala-festivals.html
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