Top 6 Places to Visit in Kerala During the Onam Festival

Kerala is preparing for its most vibrant and culturally rich celebration - Onam. This Hindu festival, coinciding with Simha month in other solar calendars and Avani month in the Tamil Calendar, commemorates the appearance of Vishnu's Vamana avatar and the homecoming of King Mahabali.

During this time, Kerala transforms into a visual spectacle, adorned with floral carpets and stunning decorations.

Places to Visit in Kerala During the Onam Festival

Trivandrum

The capital city of Kerala, Trivandrum, is famous for its Onam celebrations. At night, the city lights up with beautiful decorations. Visitors can walk through the streets and enjoy the bright lights that decorate buildings, trees, and roads.

Palakkad

This traditional wrestling style from Central Kerala adds a thrilling element to the celebrations. Spectators can watch energetic matches where wrestlers compete in close combat, aiming to pin their opponent to the ground to win.

Ernakulam

In the nearby Thrippunithura district, this celebration marks the start of the Onam season with a spectacular street parade. Visitors can enjoy a vibrant display of traditional Kerala art forms, along with lively music and dance performances. The festival highlights the rich cultural heritage of the state, making it a must-see for anyone visiting during Onam.

Thiruvananthapuram

During the festival, the city is beautifully decorated, creating a festive ambience that's hard to resist. Visitors can immerse themselves in a variety of cultural events that take place throughout the celebration. On Onam day itself, the city offers a unique experience - boating excursions that allow visitors to enjoy the festivities from a different perspective.

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Thrissur

The city is renowned for its Puli-Kali, or Tiger Dance, a lively and colourful highlight of the Onam celebrations. Dancers painted to look like tigers and hunters put on an exciting performance that attracts large crowds from near and far.

Aranmula

For an unforgettable Onam experience, visit Aranmula to see the famous snake boat races. This exciting event attracts spectators from all over the country and beyond. Over 50 boats take part in the thrilling competition, creating a captivating spectacle as they race across the water.

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