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Kerala Fairs & Festivals
The
state is as rich in its fairs and festivals as it is in its culture and tradition.
This state has a colorful list of festivals, that color the state through out
the year and these fairs are as diverse as the land proving the dictum of unity
amidst diversity to be true in the country. Observed with enthusiasm and gaiety,
these festivals are like gems ornamenting the crown of Kerala tradition and culture.
As these festivals are spread throughout the year, every season hosts a new festival,
which is a true celebration of the benevolence of the Nature.
These
Festivals create an atmosphere of eternal harmony and are packed with a lot of
excitement and fun. During these festivals, people find the right time to clean
and decorate their houses and arrange get together with their friends and relatives
and they also exchange a lot of gifts.
A preview to
these fairs and festivals are as follows: Malabar
Mahotsavam: The Malabar Mahotsavam is a cultural extravaganza that
imbibes the rich traditional values of this state of Kerela and has a lot of importance
as a festival in the hearts of the people.
Swati Festival:
This festival is again one of the most important festivals of the state of Kerela.This
is a gala event of music organized by the state govt.of Kerela every year in the
last week of January.
Aarattu: 
This
particular Festival has a lot of importance in the royal family as this festival
signifies the role of the Royal Family in the state till today.
Jagannath
Festival: The Jagannath Festival is one the most important festivals
of this state as it is celebrated to pay homage to the lord JAGANNATH.
Thirunakara Festival: The Thirunakara Festival
is celebrated in the Thirunakara Temple situated in the heart of Kottayam and
dedicated to Lord Shiva
Attachamayam:
This Festival owes its origin to the Raja of Kochi and is celebrated to commemorate
his legendary victory.This festival takes place on the Atham day of the Malayalam
month of Chingam
Indira Gandhi Boat Race:
This
Festival is celebrated in the last week of December, and is a fitting finale to
the Tourism Fair, which attracts a lot of travelers from all over the globe.
Nehru Trophy Boat Race: This Boat race is
one of the most famous boat races of Kerala and is held annually on the Punnamada
Backwaters of Alappuzha district on the second Saturday of August.
Sabarimala
Festival: 
This
festival is celebrated in honor of Lord AYYAPA who is revered by all in the country.Sabarimala
is a renowned pilgrim center atop the rugged hills of the western ghats.
Onam: This is one of the most popular festivals
of the state of Kerala.It is the Harvest Festival that celebrates a happy blending
of myth and reality and is a part of the
cultural celebration of every
Malayalee.
Easter: EASTER is one of
the major festivals of Kerala celebrated mostly by the Christians of this state.
This is a celebration of the resurrection of Christ and is undertaken with religious
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