In 2024, the picturesque state of Kerala will celebrate its festivals intertwined with religious diversity and cultural richness. The year kicks off with the grand celebration of Vishu, the Malayalam New Year, marked by the Vishukani ritual where auspicious items are arranged to symbolize prosperity. Elaborate feasts, traditional art forms, and vibrant processions characterize this joyous occasion.
Kerala's renowned temple festivals add a mystical allure to the cultural landscape. The Thrissur Pooram, held at the Vadakkunnathan Temple, captivates with its spectacular display of caparisoned elephants, rhythmic percussion, and dazzling fireworks. Devotees and tourists alike gather to witness this grand spectacle, a testament to the state's religious fervor.
Onam, the harvest festival, transcends religious boundaries, uniting Keralites in a spirit of camaraderie. The ten-day festivities feature the iconic snake boat races, intricate floral carpets known as Pookalam, traditional dances like Kathakali, and sumptuous Onam Sadhya feasts.
Kerala also celebrates Diwali as a grand affair with crackers bursting and homes adorned with lit lamps, giving the landscape a heavenly grace.
As 2024 unfolds, Kerala's festivals continue to be a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity, weaving together the cultural fabric that defines the spirit of "God's Own Country." The festivities not only uphold religious significance but also serve as a testament to Kerala's inclusive ethos, celebrating unity amidst diversity.
DAY | DATE | FESTIVAL |
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Wednesday | MAR 20, 2024 | Parsi New Year, Amalaki Ekadasi |
Friday | MAR 22, 2024 | Pradosham Vratam |
Saturday | MAR 23, 2024 | Shaheed Diwas |
March | ||
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Monday | MAR 04, 2024 | Ashtami |
Tuesday | MAR 05, 2024 | Navami |
Wednesday | MAR 06, 2024 | Vijaya Ekadasi |
Thursday | MAR 07, 2024 | Vaishnava Vijaya Ekadasi |
Friday | MAR 08, 2024 | Shivarathri, Pradosham Vratam, International Women's Day |
Sunday | MAR 10, 2024 | Amavasya |
Sunday | MAR 10, 2024 | Anvadhan |
Monday | MAR 11, 2024 | Ishti |
Thursday | MAR 14, 2024 | Meenam Sankramam |
Friday | MAR 15, 2024 | Shasti Vratam |
Sunday | MAR 17, 2024 | Ashtami |
Monday | MAR 18, 2024 | Navami |
Wednesday | MAR 20, 2024 | Parsi New Year, Amalaki Ekadasi |
Friday | MAR 22, 2024 | Pradosham Vratam |
Saturday | MAR 23, 2024 | Shaheed Diwas |
Monday | MAR 25, 2024 | Purnima |
Monday | MAR 25, 2024 | Anvadhan, Painkuni Uthram, Chandra Grahan *Upachchaya |
Tuesday | MAR 26, 2024 | Ishti |
Friday | MAR 29, 2024 | Good Friday |
Sunday | MAR 31, 2024 | Easter |