Neha Mewari | May 27, 2025
Kerala’s temple festivals are a vibrant mix of dance, music, elephants, and rituals—perfect for your cultural bucket list!
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Celebrated in Thiruvananthapuram, it features Pallivetta ritual and Arattu sea bath procession led by Travancore royals.
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At Vaikom Mahadeva Temple, grand dance, Kathakali, and a colorful elephant procession mark the Shiva festival’s highlight.
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A stunning visual feast of giant temple cars, chariots, and mythological icons paraded with music and fireworks at Chettikulangara.
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The famous elephant race kicks off the 10-day Guruvayur festival with processions, rituals, and grand feasts for devotees.
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Guinness-record gathering of women offering Pongala—a sweet rice dish to Goddess Attukal Devi in Thiruvananthapuram.
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A lively post-harvest festival in Palakkad with fireworks, Panchavadyam orchestra, and two villages competing with elephant processions.
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Witness 30 decorated elephants, powerful drum orchestras, and vibrant umbrella dances in this iconic Thrissur celebration.
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