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festival of Attachamayam is held on the Atham day of the
Malayalam month of Chingam (August/ September), at the
historical town of Tripunithura, near Kochi. It is a
celebration of a legendary victory of the Raja of Kochi.
Pomp and colour mark the pageantry, which is replete
with caparisoned elephants, varieties of folk art forms,
floats and musical ensemble. This spectacular procession
marks the beginning of the Onam Festival.
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 Jagannatha
Festival is a colourful eight-day festival, which is
held in the Malayalam month of Kumbham (February/ March)
at the Jagannatha Temple at Madathiparambu, near
Thalassery in Kannur.
The idol of Lord Siva, the presiding deity was installed
here by the famous social reformer and philosopher, Sree
Narayana Guru on 13th February, 1908. The seventh day of
the festival is the most auspicious.
The event highlights religious conferences participated
by eminent scholars and social reformers, elephant
processions, fireworks display and cultural programmes.
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Malabar
Mahotsavam is a cultural extravaganza that showcases the
centuries old rich cultural heritage of Kerala. The event is at
Mananchira maidan (ground) in the heart of Kozhikode town from
13th to 16th January every year.
The festival highlights musical concerts, performances of
various classical dances like Kathakali, Mohiniyattom,
Ottanthullal etc and ritual artforms like Koothu, Thewam, Thira
etc.
The festival is also an occasion to relish the native cuisines
and enjoy mind blowing firework displays.
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 Muharram
is the opening month of the Hijra year. The 10th day of this
month (May) is honoured by the Muslims of Kerala. As per belief,
it was on this day that the Imam Hussain, the grandson of
Prophet Mohammed, and his men were slain at Karbala.
It is to bemoan the martyrdom of the Imam that the Muslims
observe Muharram. Fasting is an important ritual of this day.
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Swathi
festival is a gala event of music organised by the Government of
Kerala every year in the last week of January.
The venue is the famous Kuthiramalika Palace.
Thiruvananthapuram, where once upon a time the great poet-king
of Travancore, Sri Swathi Thirunal, composed many of his verses.
An august gathering of great maestros from all over the country
celebrate Indian classical music in all its variety and
grandeur.
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 Indira
Gandhi Boat Race is a grand fest on the rolling backwaters of
Kochi. Conducted in the last week of December, it is a fitting
finale to the Tourism Fair, which attracts travellers from all
parts of the globe.
The sixteen majestic snake boats racing neck to neck in gaiety
and competition to the sky-rending cheers of the multitudes, is
a unique sight. The coveted trophy of the race was instituted in
memory of Indira Gandhi, the late Prime Minister of India.
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 The
Jews of Kerala are believed to have migrated to this place in
the first century following the destruction of the second temple
of Jerusalem in 72 AD.
The Jewish community in Kerala settled mainly in and around
Mattancherry, Kochi. The Passover Festival to commemorate the
liberation of Jews from Egyptian slavery is celebrated in April/
May every year.
The Pentecost Festival follows the Passover, and the feast of
the Tabernacles are also observed. The New Year celebration
which falls in September/ October and Hanukka, the 'festival of
lights', are other popular festivals.
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The
Sabarimala Temple festival is celebrated in honour of Lord
Ayyapa who is revered by all in India.
Sabarimala is a renowned pilgrim centre atop the rugged hills of
the Western Ghats. This holy shrine is dedicated to Lord Ayappa.
The main pilgrimage is undertaken between November and January.
There are two main rituals called the Mandal Puja and the Makara
Sankranti Puja, which is celebrated from November to mid-January
in Kerala during which time, the devotees perform austerities
and penance.
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