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Theyyam, a popular ritual art of north Kerala, is rich in culture. It is essentially a dance festival. The word “Theyyam” is modified from word ‘Deivam’ meaning God and ‘Aattam’ means dance. Hence, the meaning of Theyyam is ‘God’s dance’. During Theyyam, people of Kerala worship deity and dancer who is also the deity on […]
Thrissur Pooram is the most spectacular, interesting, cultural festival of Kerala. This festival is aptly called Pooram of all Poorams. The word “Pooram” means ‘the meeting point of all the arts’. Rich art and culture of Kerala that is splendid during this marathon 36 hours festival. Thrissur Pooram is celebrated in asterism Pooram in the […]
Vishu Introduction: The festival of Vishu is celebrated with joy and mirth on the first day of Malayalese month of Medam. This corresponds to April-May according to Gregorian calendar. The Vishu festival is significant to Hindus since Vishu marks the Astronomical New Year Day. Traditional people of Kerala practice a lot of colourful rituals and […]
Thiruvathira is celebrated on the asterism Thiruvathira in Dhanu. This is the fifth month of Malayalese calendar [Kolla Varsham]. The festival corresponds to December-January, according to Gregorian calendar. Thiruvathira is essentially a festival for women of Kerala. Women worship Lord Shiva. They pray for the conjugal harmony and marital bliss. There is another interesting facet […]
Onam is undoubtedly the most spectacular festival of Kerala. One requires experiencing its magnificence in person. Simply by reading books, watching pictures or browsing the net one cannot appreciate Onam festivals. The mentioned media do not present entire splendours of Onam, full of breathtaking vistas. During the Onam, from the very day, Atham, colours begin […]
Onam is the biggest and the most important festival of Kerala. Festivities of Onam continue for ten consecutive long days. Out of these ten days, there are two most important days. These include Atham, the first day, and Thiru Onam, the last or tenth day. Rituals for the Atham Day: Celebrations commence from the first […]
Legend of King Mahabali is the most popular and fascinating of all legends associated with Onam. Every year, Onam festival is celebrated when King Mahabali visits the state of Kerala. The festival is celebrated with fervour because King Mahabali was tremendously respected by his subjects. King Mahabali is popularly known as “Maveli” and “Onathappan”. Reign […]
Ganesh Nimajjan Ceremony: Ganesha Visarjan can be performed on the same day of Ganesha Chaturthi festival, at the end of Ganesha Puja. Most Puja Vidhis of Hindu deities usually include either Visarjan or Utthapana after performing the Puja rituals. However, Ganesha Visarjan on the same day of Ganesha Chaturthi is a less popular ceremony. One […]
Onam is the biggest festival of Kerala State. Yet, there is a lot more to Onam than being just a festival. Onam reflects the faith of the people of Kerala. They believe in their legendary past, religion and power of worship. Onam shows the high spirit of the people. They go out of the way […]
Ganesh Chaturthi is a very significant festival, which is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesh. On this day, devotees worship Lord Ganesh as the god of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune. As per Hindu scriptures, Lord Ganesh was born during Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. Currently Ganesh Chaturthi day occurs in the month […]
