Depicting the ancient and rich Kerala culture, fairs and festivals are celebrated all round the year and attended by large number of people every year.
Major Festivals of Kerala:
Onam Festival:
The Onam Festival is one of the biggest celebrations in Kerala and is considered to be a Harvest Festival. Celebrated in the Malayalam month of Chingam, that is at the end of August and beginning of September, Onam is a popular festival of Kerala and is also the time for sports, religious rituals, dance, and music.
Tourists from all over the world visit Kerala during this festival to become a part of the merry making and joy of the people of Kerala. Witness the traditional and famous boat race of Kerala, which is also called the Vallamkali during this time of the year. On the eve of Onam, you can savor the delights of Payasam, a dessert served in Kerala.
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