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Onam To Aranmula Uthrattathi: Local Festivals Celebrated In Kerala

Onam, a harvest festival in Kerala, commemorates King Mahabali's return, attracting Athapookkalam and lights throughout late August or early September, showcasing his fascinating legend.

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Athachamayam is a cultural fiesta in Thripunithura, Kerala, marking the start of the Onam Festival. It commemorates the Raja's victory, featuring a grand procession, caparisoned elephants, floats.

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Pulikali, a Kerala folk art form, takes place on the fourth day of the Onam festival at Swaraj Ground in Thrissur district, featuring artists painting their bodies like tigers with stripes.

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Theyyam is a Hindu religious ritual in northern Kerala and Karnataka, involving traditions and customs associated with temples and sacred groves.

Source: Kerala tourism

Makara Vilakku is a seven-day festival commemorating the enshrinement of Dharma Sastha's idol in a temple on Makara Sankranthi, the summer solstice day.

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Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated in India that honors the Sun God, Mother Nature, and farm animals. It's celebrated over four days, usually in January.

Source: Kerala tourism

Aluva Sivarathri Festival is the Sivarathri celebrated in Aluva Mahadeva Temple in Aluva, Kochi in the state of Kerala, India The celebration of Sivarathri in Aluva is very famous in Kerala.

Source: traveloguekerala.com

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