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Upcoming Events & Festivals in Kottayam

Kottayam is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Kerala, and it's easy to see why. The city boasts an abundance of temples and churches that date back thousands of years, as well as centuries-old buildings like the grand Sree Narayana Temple. Kottayam also has a lot more to offer than just its religious sites; there are plenty of festivals and celebrations throughout the year that will keep you entertained if you're looking for something fun to do with friends or family!

Introduction to the diverse cultural and religious festivals celebrated in Kottayam

Kottayam is a famous tourist destination for its historical and cultural significance. The city has a rich heritage, with many historical monuments, temples, and churches dating back to the 14th century AD. It also hosts one of Kerala's largest festivals on an annual basis - Onam - which is celebrated with great enthusiasm by locals and tourists alike.

Onam celebrations in Kottayam include the Vallam Kali Boat Race (Vallamkali Sabhasvaram), Pookalam Tharavadu (a festival held at Pookalam pond), Karkidakkatavilakku (a procession featuring giant sculptures of eight different deities) along with other cultural events such as Thiruvizha bhajans etc..

The upcoming Onam celebrations in Kottayam, including the famous Vallam Kali boat race

Kottayam is known for its rich culture and traditions. The Onam celebrations are held in the state every year, which is celebrated on August 1st. It’s a joyous occasion where people wear traditional attires and enjoy traditional foods like Chicken Curry, Parippu Curry and Mutton Biryani.

The Vallam Kali boat race will be one of the most awaited events during this auspicious day in Kerala as thousands of visitors flock to watch it every year. It has been traditionally held at Kochi which is also known as “Queen of Arabian Sea” due to its beautiful beaches along with other scenic places such as Alappuzha & Kollam districts etc., but now it has been shifted to Kottayam town following various reasons like lackadaisical attitude towards tourism by some people there who disliked this tradition being carried out exclusively by Hindus only; security concerns related with crowds collected during days leading up until October 14th (Vallam Month).

A guide to the annual flower show held in Kottayam

The annual flower show is a popular event in Kottayam, and is one of the most sought after cultural events in Kerala. It attracts thousands of people from all over India as well as other countries. The flower show has been held at the Kottayam Palace Grounds since 1921, when it was started by Maharaja Rama Varma II with his wife Maharani Sethu Lakshmi Bayi (Madhavarao Scindia). Since then it has grown into an internationally recognized event with great participation from international artists, designers, photographers and even politicians who want to get their pictures taken at this event by local photographers.

The upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations in Kottayam

Christmas is celebrated on December 25. The festival is a time for family and friends to get together, exchange gifts, enjoy traditional Indian dishes and eat sweets. New Year's Day is also popular in Kerala, with people gathering together to celebrate the beginning of a new year.

Christmas and New Year celebrations are very colorful in Kottayam. People dress up as soldiers during this time period as they do during Independence Day celebrations (August 15th).

The upcoming Thirunakkara Arattu, a grand festival celebrated in Kottayam

The upcoming Thirunakkara Arattu, a grand festival celebrated in Kottayam, is one of the most famous festivals of Kerala. It is an annual celebration that marks the victory of good over evil, and celebrates the triumph of good over evil. The celebrations begin with an offering to Lord Siva at Kottayam Sri Mahadevar Temple, followed by Processions through various parts of town including Alampazhcha Bridge and Kazhchandi Street during which processions will be taken out in traditional costumes and umbrellas decorated with flowers are used as weapons against evil spirits. The next day (on 14th January), there will be another procession followed by fireworks display at Munnar Beach near Panagal Fort where people gather together to watch this spectacular event live on TV channels such as Asianet News Channel & Manorama News Channel etc..

A guide to the vibrant Vishu celebrations in Kottayam

Vishu, also called Vrishchikam or Vaishakhoorme, is a popular Hindu festival. It is celebrated in Kottayam and Ernakulam districts of Kerala state on the first full moon after Ashvin (April-May) according to the Malayalam calendar.

The celebrations begin with pooja (worship) to Lord Ayyappa at Sabarimala temple on 4 January and culminate with ponnu pookkavum (the coconut festival), which lasts for two days during the last week of January each year.

The upcoming Chingam 1, the Malayalam New Year, and its festivities in Kottayam

The upcoming Chingam 1, the Malayalam New Year, and its festivities in Kottayam are very popular celebrations. It is also known as Vrishchikam or Vrindavan.

Chingam 1 begins with the lighting of fire pujas to Lord Krishna on 19th April every year which is followed by many other rituals like feeding cows and goats etc., with sweets made from rice flour being distributed among people during this time

The upcoming Mahashivaratri celebrations at the Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple in Kottayam

The upcoming Mahashivaratri celebrations at the Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple in Kottayam are scheduled to be held from 5th to 7th October. This festival is celebrated every year on the full moon day of Margazhi, which falls around mid-September or early October.

Mahashivaratri is a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva and marks his triumph over death and ultimate liberation from all worldly attachments. People gather together at temples and homes for poojas (worship), fasting and puja (prayer) during this period as they seek blessings from their gods or ancestors who have died before them.

The upcoming Puthenangadi festival, a unique celebration of communal harmony in Kottayam

Puthenangadi is a unique festival in Kottayam, Kerala. It is celebrated every year on the full moon day of November-December and it falls on the 11th day of the Malayalam month Chingam (November). The festival is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa and it aims at creating harmony among different communities by celebrating their cultures together.

Puthenangadi Festival was started by an art teacher named Vellappally Natesan who wanted his students to learn about each other’s culture through dance forms like Kathakali, Mohiniyattam etc., so that they could understand each other better and respect each other more as friends rather than rivals or enemies due to differences in religion or caste system etc..

A guide to the annual Sree Narayana Jayanthi celebrations in Kottayam

Sree Narayana Jayanthi is the birthday of Lord Ayyappa, the deity who is worshipped by people in Kerala. This religious festival is celebrated every year on 23rd January, but it was first celebrated on 1st January after which it has been a yearly event since then. The main attraction of this festival is that you can visit many temples where you will find musical programmes and other events happening throughout your stay at Kottayam.

This religious celebration takes place in all major towns and villages across Kerala such as Aluva (Kochi), Kollam District etc., with special emphasis being given to festivals organised by various temples around these areas which includes Thiruvalla Juma Masjid Pilgrimage Mela Chithra Bhootha Sangha Sevaprashanam Prathishta Pravasi Parayanam Samaroham Sangharsh Samrat Ashram Vidyarambham Vedic Cultural Programme etc..

The upcoming St. Joseph's Day celebrations, a major Christian festival in Kottayam

The upcoming St. Joseph's Day celebrations, a major Christian festival in Kottayam, is celebrated on March 19. This day is known as Saint Joseph's (or Sanku) Birthday and is observed by the Catholic Church as well as other religious denominations across the world.

In Kerala, this festival has been celebrated for centuries and it was during the 18th century that it became an official public holiday for government employees in Kerala state (Kerala Government Gazette Notification No. 947/1878). The festival has now become one of the most important festivals of Kerala - both socially as well as culturally - where people celebrate their devotion towards Saint Joseph who came into being through Mary Virgin Mary’s womb when she conceived Jesus Christ; thus becoming her husband after Jesus had been born into this world!

A guide to the annual Thazhathangadi Perunnal, a festival celebrating St. George in Kottayam

The Thazhathangadi Perunnal is a festival celebrating St. George, who was born in the year 277 AD and is considered to be one of the most important saints in Christianity. It is held at St. George Church in Kottayam on April 23rd every year.

The event is organized by people from the surrounding areas of Kottayam to celebrate their patron saint's birthday with prayers and songs sung by local singers while they offer flowers at his tomb inside the church premises before moving on to another church nearby where they will offer similar prayers again before returning home after sunset

We hope this guide has given you a better idea of what’s to come in Kottayam. With so many festivals and events happening throughout the year, there’s always something new to discover in Kerala’s largest district. We wish you all the best for your upcoming travels!