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Kerala Festivals

Aaranmula Boat Race : Held in strict adherence to tradition, the Aranmula Boat Race is a highly popular event. It is held on the Pampa River near the Sree Parthasarathy Temple at Aranmula in connection with the Onam celebrations. More...

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Nehru Trophy Boat Race : One of the most important boat races in Kerala, Nehru Trophy Boat Race is an annual event conducted on the second Saturday of August every year, in the afternoon. The main event consists of a stiff competition between the magnificent snake boats known as chundanvallam, for the coveted trophy. More...

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Onam : Come August, and the much awaited Onam arrives. Every thing about Kerala has a different look, be in the nature at her very best or the people themselves, who are in a state of bliss and cheer. More...

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Thrissur Pooram : Thrissur is best known for its mammoth 'Pooram' festival held in the Malayalam month of Medam (April-May). 'Thrissur Pooram', which falls on April 30 this year, is the most colourful and spectacular event in Kerala. More...

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