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Keralafestivals

festivals of kerala

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Keralafestivals

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  1. FESTIVALS FESTIVALS OF KERALA

  2. FESTIVALS

  3. Kerala has a number of festivals, mostly related with their religious institutions. A showcase to the traditional lifestyle and performing arts of Kerala, these festivals are characterized by vibrant music and dance, elaborate elephant processions and amazing fireworks. There are Utsavas of the Hindu temples and also the Perunals of Christian and Muslim churches that are celebrated with same enthusiasm and festivity along with the most famous occasions of the boat races, which have acquired an important place in the lives of Keralites.

  4. VISHU • One of the important festivals of Kerala, it is the Nre Year eve according to the old traditional Malayalam calendar and falls in the month of April. 'Kani-Kanal' is prepared in big pots comprising of coconuts, fruits, cereals and Konna flower in the night before the festival and behind the pot, a mirror and the garlanded deity of Krishna are kept. It is the first thing that people see as a good omen when they get out of bed and ask for the blessings of the God. In Kerala, the Kani in the temples of Guruvayur, Ambalapuzha and Sabarimala are famous.

  5. ONAM • Onam is the most renowned festival of Kerala. A festival of flowers, it is a 10-day long harvest festival featuring songs and Kathakali dance performances, feasting, various indoor and outdoor games and boat races. According to a popular legend, on this day, the great, mighty and kind demon king of the region known as Mahabali returns to his people every year after he was condemned to live in abyss as a result of one of the deceitful ploys of God Vishnu, which he played to save the Kingdom of Gods from him but granted him an annual trip to his people. Onam celebrations are to ensure a colorful reception to King Mahabali. The legend is believed to have happened at Trikkakara, the legendary capital of King Mahabali.

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