Kerala, known for its vibrant culture and traditions, celebrates numerous festivals throughout the year. Here are the top festivals in Kerala:

Major Festivals

Onam (Aug/Sept) - Harvest festival, showcasing traditional dances, music, and cuisine.

Vishu (Apr) - Malayalam New Year, marked with fireworks, traditional meals, and rituals.

Thrissur Pooram (May) - Temple festival featuring elephant processions, percussion, and fireworks.

Attukal Pongala (Mar) - Devotional festival honoring Goddess Attukal Amma.

Sabarimala Makaravilakku (Jan) - Pilgrimage festival at Sabarimala Temple.

Cultural Festivals

Kerala Tourism's Onam Celebrations (Aug/Sept) - State-wide celebrations showcasing Kerala's culture.

Kochi-Muziris Biennale (Dec) - Contemporary art festival.

International Film Festival of Kerala (Dec) - Showcasing national and international films.

Kerala Literature Festival (Jan) - Celebrating Malayalam literature.

Soorya Festival (Oct) - Classical music and dance festival.

Religious Festivals

Christmas (Dec) - Celebrated by Kerala's Christian community.

Eid-ul-Fitr (Ramzan) - Celebrated by Kerala's Muslim community.

Diwali (Oct/Nov) - Festival of lights.

Navaratri (Sept/Oct) - Nine-day festival honoring Goddess Durga.

Maha Shivratri (Feb/Mar) - Devotional festival honoring Lord Shiva.

Temple Festivals

Guruvayur Temple Festival (Feb/Mar) - Processions, rituals, and cultural events.

Padmanabhaswamy Temple Festival (Mar) - Traditional music, dance, and rituals.

Aluva Sivarathri Festival (Feb/Mar) - Devotional festival at Aluva Temple.

Kottayam Thalappoli Festival (Jan) - Temple festival with traditional performances.

Thiruvathira Festival (Jan) - Devotional festival honoring Lord Shiva.