Kerala, a captivating state nestled in the southern part of India, is renowned for its natural beauty, tranquil backwaters, and vibrant cultural heritage. The auspicious occasion of Onam, which falls during the month of August or September, presents a wonderful opportunity to immerse oneself in the unique charm of Kerala. In this blog post, we will explore some of the best places to visit in Kerala during the vibrant Onam festival, offering a glimpse into the rich cultural tapestry of this enchanting state.
Category: Festivals of South india
Best Places to Celebrate Onam Festival in Kerala
The grand and awe-inspiring Onam festival gives tons of reasons to visit God’s Own Country, Kerala. It’s the most colourful, jolly, hustling-bustling magical time of the year when the entire state comes alive with gorgeous Pookalams, lively songs, graceful Thiruvathirakali, electrifying boat races, vibrant Pulikali, and spectacular cultural programs. Let’s take a quick look at the Best Places to Celebrate Onam Festival in Kerala:
Karthigai Deepam
Karthigai Deepam is one of the most important festivals in the state of Tamilnadu and other parts of South India which is observed on the day of Karthigai Pournami when Karthigai Nakshatra prevails.
Natyanjali Festival 2020
Begins on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivarathri, the spectacular Natyanjali Dance Festival is remarkable for its serenity and uniqueness of the devotion of the dancers dedicating their ‘Dance’ (Natya) as ‘Offering’ (Anjali) to the Lord of Dance, Lord Nataraja. This year the Natyanjali Dance Festival will be held from 19th February 2020 to 23rd February 2020 at the famous Nataraja Temple in Chidambaram.
Best Places To Visit In South India During Maha Shivratri
Maha Shivratri Festival is of great significance for the worshippers of Lord Shiva. It is widely celebrated all across India and Nepal. South India which is home to a countless number of Shiva Temples celebrates Maha Shivratri Festival with extreme enthusiasm and great religious fervor. The Shiva Temples in South India are beautifully decorated with lights and flowers during Maha Shivratri and devotees from all over the world come to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva at these temples during the festival. This year Maha Sivaratri falls on February 21, 2020.
Interesting Facts About Thaipoosam Festival
Thaipusam or Thaipoosam is one of the major festival mostly celebrated by the Tamil people on the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai (January/February), usually coinciding with Pushya star, known as Poosam in Tamil. In this blog, you may get to know some of the rare and interesting facts about Thaipoosam, Lord Muruga, festival dates and some of the best places to visit during Thaipusam. So continue reading…
Madurai Float Festival 2020 in Tamilnadu
Mark your calendar now and plan a trip to Madurai to witness the grand Float Festival in 2020. Madurai Float Festival is one of the grandest festivals of South India, which is observed every year on the full moon night of the Tamil month, Thai, which falls between mid-January and mid-February. Madurai Float Festival is one of the most remarkable festivals of Madurai, celebrated with lights, lamps, fireworks, and richness of culture and traditions.
Medaram Sammakka Saralamma Jatara 2020
Sammakka Saralamma Jatara or Medaram Jatara is a tribal festival of honoring goddesses, celebrated every two years in Medaram, a remote hamlet in Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary, a part of Dandakaranya forest range in the state of Telangana.
Nishagandhi Dance Festival 2020
A classical extravaganza of Indian dance forms, music, art, food and history, the famous Nishagandhi Dance Festival weaves a wonderful week of entertainment and enlightenment. The Annual Nishagandhi Dance Festival 2020 will be held from 20th January till 26th January at the Nishagandhi Auditorium of the famous Kanakakunnu Palace at Thiruvananthapuram.
Araku Balloon Festival 2020
Araku Balloon Festival is a 3-day International Hot-Air Balloon Festival organized by the Andhra Pradesh Tourism every year in the month of January at the most scenic Araku Valley, nestled in the Eastern Ghats Range. This year, the third edition of the Araku Balloon Festival is scheduled from 17th January 2020 to 19th January 2020.