Sep 13, 2024
By: Kapil Yadav
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Visiting Kerala during Onam lets you experience vibrant festivals, traditional boat races, lush backwaters, and mesmerising floral arrangements. Here is a list of the places you should visit to experience the cultural richness and colourful celebrations of Onam.
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Also known as the ‘Land of Temples’, Tripunithura is a beautiful town in the Ernakulam district of Kerala. This town is where the Athachamayam procession takes place which marks the start of Onam in Kerala.
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If you want to experience Onam by being a part of it then you should visit the Thrikkakara temple in Kerala. Here you can enjoy the enriching cultural experience of Onam.
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Thrissur is known as the ‘Cultural capital of Kerala’ and this is where you can witness the true spirit of Onam. It is known for the electrifying and mesmerizing Pulikali (Tiger Dance).
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Trivandrum is a picturesque gem in Kerala and its beauty reaches its peak during the festival of Onam. The city is decorated to its best during these 10 days of Onam and apart from that you can enjoy lush green landscapes and peaceful backwaters.
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Aranmula is a Hindu Pilgrimage site in Kerala and is known for its beautiful temples, thrilling boat races and enriching local culture.
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Alleppey is an already famous tourist destination of Kerala which you should visit during the festival of Onam for the grand boat race which is a popular Vallam Kali event held in the Punnamada Lake.
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Kumarakom is another place in Kerala that is known for its rich cultural heritage and community spirit. Visiting here during Onam gives you the best opportunity to experience the local traditions and communal harmony.
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This part of Kerala lets you explore a different form of worship during Onam called Theyyam which is specific to the North Malabar region of Kerala.
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