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Festivals
Kerala
is a land of colourful festivals, many of which are celebrated
without distinction of caste or community. While core rituals and
customs are practised by those belonging to the religion, it is not
surprising to find people from other faiths taking part in
celebrations and sharing happiness.
The major festivals that are of Hindu origin are Onam, Vishu,
Navarathri, Deepavali, and Thiruvathira. Christians and Muslims in
Kerala join their brethren throughout the world in celebrating
festivals. The most important among Christian festivals are
Christmas and Easter, and among Muslims, are Bakrid, Ramzan,
Milad-I-Sharif, and Muharram. In addition, there are innumerable
other local festivals associated with the temples, churches or
mosques. They are unique in the sense that they are not observed
elsewhere.
Among the typical festivals of Kerala, the boat regatta (vallamkali)
has a place of honour. So does Thrissur Pooram, a festival of the
gods, caparisoned elephants, glitter of gold and blazing colours,
throbbing percussion beats, quintessential Kerala music, and
spectacular fireworks.
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