calendar of local events

Here is a selection of local events with approximate times of year:

• January/ February: Thaipooyam, birthday of Lord Muruga, celebrated in various places including Nedungolam with ritual piercings and processions
• February: Local Boat Race held on Paravur Lake
• March: Atham Festival, Mahavishnu Temple, Nedungolam. A temporary bridge is made from boats to allow access across the river to the temple.
• March: Parippally Gajamela (elephant procession)
• April: Meena Bharani festival, celebrated locally at Paravur Puttingal Devi Temple with a fireworks display on the last day.
• April: Vishu - the Malayalam New Year
• August: Nehru Trophy Boat Race, Alappuzha
• August/ September: Onam - a ten day festival unique to Kerala
   
   

Vishu Display


Local Pookalam display for Onam

Paravur Boat Race

Gajamela
 
Temple Festival near Chathannoor


The Onam celebratory meal "Onasadhya"
 

Bharatha natyam cultural show for Onam in Trivandrum