5 Most Colorful Temple Festivals Of Kerala To Witness
By: Pinki Sat, 08 Feb 2020 1:13:32
The God’s Own Country has many Hindu temples with unique traditions and rituals. The most famous of these temple festivals being the Thrissur Pooram, Here is the list of must attend colourful temple festivals of Kerala.
* Thrissur Pooram, Vadakkunnathan Temple
Thrissur Pooram Festival held at Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur every year on the annual festival of Pooram. The festival is largest and most famous of all Poorams in Kerala.
* Alpashi Utsavam, Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Padmanabhaswamy Temple host many festivals such as Panguni festival, Alpashi Utsavam and Aarat Festival. The festivals at Shankumugham Beach is a major annual festival.
* Attukal Pongala, Attukal Temple
Attukal Pongala festival at Attukal Bhagavathi temple in Thiruvananthapuram is described as Sabarimala of the Women. The Attukal Bhagavathy Temple is one of the most renowned temple of Bhadrakali in Kerala and ancient temples of South India.
* Kettukazhcha, Chettikulangara Devi Temple
Chettikulangara Devi Temple dedicated to the goddess Bhadrakali and known for Chettikulangara Kumbha Bharani festival. Kuthira and Theru means Horses and Chariots are all incredibly gigantic temple cars.
* Nandikeshan, Padanilam Parabrahma Temple
Padanilam Parabrahma Temple is one of the major temples in Kerala, situated at Padanilam. The temple is dedicated to Lord Parabrahma and famous for tall statues of Nandikeshan from Edappon, Ulavukkad, Kudassanad and Naduvilemuri kara.
