Friday, August 28 – Onam 2015
Make your trip to Kerala outstanding this month by enjoying Onam 2015, the harvest festival of the state!
You will not find any better time to visit Kerala than Onam as it is the time for numerous ritual celebrations and festivities. People who visit this state during Onam can enjoy plenty of sports and colorful water festivals.
Everybody knows that Onam is the biggest harvest festival in Kerala which starts with a wide range of exciting activities. Dedicated to the Asura King Mahabali, the main Thiruonam this year falls on August 28. Both old and young equally participate in the festivities associated with this state festival. Celebrations should be everywhere throughout the state. Temples and cultural centers organize different dance and traditional art forms during this time. If you plan a trip to Kerala, this is the perfect time to enjoy the essence and rich culture of the state.
Some of the most beautiful attractions that you will be able to enjoy during Onam festival include:
THRIPUNITHURA ATHACHAMAYAM
Thripunithura Athachamayam kicks off the 10-day celebrations of Onam festival. This colorful beginning features an eye catching street parade followed by musicians, different forms of traditional Kerala arts and beautifully decorated elephants. This is one of the most beautiful attractions of Kochi which takes place on August 19.
ONAM CELEBRATIONS AT THRIKKAKARA TEMPLE
This is one of the right places to enjoy the 10 day celebrations of Onam including musical, dance and cultural performances. Pakalpooram, the grand procession on the main Thiruonam day is the highlight of Thrikkakara Temple. The temple is located off Thrissur-Ernakulam highway almost 15 kilometers northeast of Kochi/Cochin.
WEEK LONG ONAM CELEBRATIONS IN THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
Kerala Tourism organizes a week-long Onam celebration in Thiruvananthapuram, which is the capital of the state. You can enjoy all the festivities related to Onam here including stage shows, handicraft exhibitions, folk art, and food stalls. The colorful parade with decorated elephants and floats on the last day is the most vibrant of these week-long celebrations. You will be able to enjoy it from August 25 to 31st 2015 in and around Thiruvananthapuram.
ENJOY UNIQUE ONAM SADYA
Onam celebrations will not be completed without a grand Sadya. With a lot of special dishes, it serves on a banana leaf. You can enjoy this special glorious cuisine only on the Thiruonam day which is on August 28, 2015. Each and every restaurant in the cities of Kerala serves delicious Onam Sadya on Thiruonam day.
ARANMULA SNAKE BOAT RACE
Never forget to enjoy the Aranmula Snake Boat Race during Onam which occurs on the banks of the sacred Pampa River. Approximately 50 boats participated in this renowned boat race which starts in the afternoon on August 31, 2015. This traditional boat race is one of the main attractions of Onam celebrations. The nearest railway station to reach Aranmula is Chengannur.