{"id":2811,"date":"2025-11-03T13:37:24","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T13:37:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/?p=2811"},"modified":"2026-02-23T12:08:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T12:08:49","slug":"best-places-to-celebrate-onam-festival-in-kerala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/blog\/best-places-to-celebrate-onam-festival-in-kerala\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Places to Celebrate Onam Festival in Kerala"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The lovely state of\u00a0<\/span>Kerala\u00a0<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and its people are in a joyful festive mood as their favourite festival<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, Onam<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, arrives.\u00a0<\/span>Onam Season\u00a0<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">brings with it the assurance of love, peace, happiness, prosperity, and harmony. Moreover, it celebrates the homecoming of the legendary\u00a0<\/span>King Mahabali\u00a0and reflects the rich culture and vibrant\u00a0heritage of Kerala.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The grand and awe-inspiring\u00a0<\/span>Onam festival gives tons of reasons to visit God&#8217;s Own Country, <strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kerala<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It&#8217;s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the most colourful, jolly, hustling-bustling magical time of the year when the entire state comes alive with gorgeous <\/span>Pookalams, lively songs, graceful\u00a0Thiruvathirakali, electrifying boat races, vibrant\u00a0Pulikali, and spectacular cultural programs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Full of festivity and celebration, <\/span>Kerala during Onam<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> is simply endearing and worth visiting. The ever-delicious\u00a0<\/span>Onasadya<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> with a variety of yummy\u00a0<\/span>Payasam<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> is the best part of\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Onam celebrations<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> that will definitely conquer your hearts. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tripunithura: For Athachamayam<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Thripunithura<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> hosts numerous cultural events on all 10 days of the\u00a0<\/span>Onam festival<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, making it one of the\u00a0<\/span>best places to celebrate Onam in Kerala.<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> The most popular and spectacular of all is the <\/span>Athachamayam<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Procession, where tourists and locals from near and far flock to\u00a0<\/span>Thripunithura<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to soak in the festive spirit. This grand cultural fiesta heralds the beginning of the ten-day\u00a0<\/span>Onam\u00a0festival in Kerala and<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0offers a golden chance to witness all the <\/span>traditional Kerala art forms<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. The colourful floats, tableaus depicting scenes from history and mythology, percussion music like <\/span>Pandimelam and Panchavadyam, classical dances like Kathakali and Mohiniyattam, vibrant folk art forms like Pulikali, Theyyam, Kavadiyattam, etc, make the procession extraordinarily splendid. There is nothing more spectacular and awe-inspiring than witnessing the ceremonial\u00a0Thripunithura Athachamayam, to feel the vibrancy and spirit of the Onam festival.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Trivandrum: To Indulge in Grand Onam Celebrations<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Visit\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Trivandrum\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">to indulge in grand\u00a0<\/span>Onam celebrations. The festival is celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm in\u00a0Trivandrum. The capital city of\u00a0Kerala\u00a0is brilliantly lit and decorated in a festive look throughout the entire week of\u00a0Onam, making it a delight to visit.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Several cultural activities, <\/span>Pookalam\u00a0<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">contests, stage shows, dance competitions, folk arts, and handicraft fairs are hosted across the city that help you soak in the spirit of the\u00a0<\/span>Onam festival<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. It is a delight to witness the spectacular procession of beautifully caparisoned elephants with all their might and the fabulous floats showcasing the cultural highlights of <\/span>Kerala<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> during the grand celebration on\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Thiruvonam day<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You&#8217;ll<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> also get a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the splendid<\/span> Sadya<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, served in banana leaves on\u00a0<\/span>Thiruvonam day<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Thrikkakara Temple: For Pakalpooram<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A visit to\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Thrikkakara Temple<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> during\u00a0<\/span>Onam is a whole different experience. This is the only temple in Kerala dedicated to the\u00a0Vamana avatar of Lord Vishnu, where the\u00a0Onam festival is believed to have originated. The belief is that the legendary king Mahabali was sent to the netherworld at\u00a0Thrikkakara.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The celebrations of the\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Onam Festival at Thrikkakara Temple<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> commence on <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A<\/span><\/strong>tham day with a special flag hoisting ceremony and continue for nine more days with remarkable cultural events, music, and dance performances. The main highlight is the\u00a0Pakalpooram, conducted on the day before Thiruvonam, where the deity of the temple is taken in procession on an elephant around the temple grounds. And there is Thiruvona Sadya at\u00a0Thrikkakara Temple, which is attended by devotees from all across Kerala.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Thrissur: To Witness Pulikali<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Thrissur\u00a0is undoubtedly one of the best places to immerse in the festive spirit of\u00a0Onam. Kerala&#8217;s iconic street art form,\u00a0Pulikali,\u00a0is one of the top reasons why you should visit\u00a0Thrissur during the\u00a0Onam festival. Be there at Thrissur Swaraj Round on the 4th day of the\u00a0Onam festival\u00a0to treat your senses and lose yourselves in the electrifying\u00a0Pulikali, where the tiger-clad men mimic the movement of tigers and dance to the rhythmic beats of percussion music.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The entire town gets drenched in colour and festive spirit, and thousands are seen cheering with great thrill and excitement while dancing along with their beloved tigers. It is a one-of-a-kind event you have ever experienced in your lifetime. You should definitely not miss the incredible opportunity to watch\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Pulikali at Thrissur\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">during the<\/span> Onam festival<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Alleppey: To feast on delicious Onasadya while Cruising Through Backwaters<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How about <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">celebrating Onam in a<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">houseboat<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">? Head to\u00a0<\/span>Alleppey\u00a0to enjoy this unique\u00a0Onam experience. Make colourful\u00a0Pookalam in the\u00a0houseboat, have some fun over games with family, and explore the scenic beauty and the festive vibes of the beautiful villages snuggled around it. What&#8217;s more, it&#8217;s an absolute delight to feast on the delicious\u00a0Onasadya as you cruise the darling\u00a0<strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">backwaters of Alleppey<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, which cannot be missed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Aranmula: To Experience the Real Thrill of Snake Boat Race<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Aranmula is indeed one of the best places to celebrate the\u00a0Onam festival. <strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Aranmula Snake Boat Race<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> is one of the most captivating and exciting adrenaline-pumping events held during the\u00a0<\/span>Onam celebrations in Kerala. It is more of a festive celebration than a competition and a grand splendour to behold.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This epic snake boat race witnesses the gusto of oarsmen rowing spectacular snake boats, singing traditional boat songs, and moving in pairs through the water in sync to the tune of the energetic song, and the steep excitement of the spectators that automatically takes you into a celebratory mood. Visit\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Aranmula\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and feel the real thrill of the snake boat race by yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Palakkad: To Witness Onathallu<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Palakkad<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> is yet another <\/span>of the best places to visit during\u00a0Onam<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> if you wish to witness <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kerala&#8217;s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Onam special wrestling sport called\u00a0<\/span>Onathallu. Onathallu, also known as Kayyamkali or Avittathallu, is an Indian martial dance and a semi-contact combat sport performed in Kerala during the Onam festival. It is quite a popular event often practised in central and\u00a0<strong>North Kerala<\/strong>. This special wrestling sport usually takes place on\u00a0Thiruvonam afternoon after the sumptuous Onasadya, and two contestants participate at a time. They grapple with each other and exchange blows to toss down the opponent. Whosoever did so wins the game.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kannur: To Witness Theyyam<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Celebrate the\u00a0<\/span>Onam Festival\u00a0<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">in an extraordinary way by watching the incredible <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Theyyam dance<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. This traditional ritual art form of\u00a0<\/span>Kerala that creates an aura of divine splendour is considered the dance of the Gods, and it holds a special significance during the\u00a0Onam festival.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It is usually performed in the<\/span> northern Malabar regions of Kerala, especially the Kannur district.\u00a0Theyyam is truly a fantastic spectacle to watch, and it makes way for a unique\u00a0Onam experience in Kerala.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kerala Backwaters: To Soak in the Thrill &amp; Excitement of Champions Boat League.<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">An inevitable part and also a remarkable treat of the\u00a0<\/span>Onam Festival<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> is the thrilling and enthusiastic\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Snake Boat Races<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, where one can experience extremes of joy, fun, excitement, and festive fervour. The latest avatar of\u00a0<\/span>the Snake Boat Race in Kerala<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> is the\u00a0<\/span>Champions Boat League<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, which was launched in 2019.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Kerala Backwaters come alive with speeding\u00a0snake boats and brim with the excitement and enthusiasm of the rowers during the\u00a0Champions Boat League. The energy, synchronisation, and rhythm make for nothing but an out-of-this-world experience.<strong>\u00a0Champions Boat League <\/strong>is worth being on your bucket list.\u00a0<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Other prestigious boat races which are not included in the CBL are Uthradam Thirunal Pamba Boat Race, Payippad Boat Race, Kumarakam Boat Race, and Aranmula Boat Race.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Explore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cholantours.com\/india\/kerala-tour-packages\">Kerala Tour Packages<\/a> with Cholan Tours.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you are planning to\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">celebrate the Onam Festival in Kerala<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, make sure you consider these places to make this festive season an unforgettable one for you.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The lovely state of\u00a0Kerala\u00a0and its people are in a joyful festive mood as their favourite festival, Onam, arrives.\u00a0Onam Season\u00a0brings with it the assurance of love, peace, happiness, prosperity, and harmony. Moreover, it celebrates the homecoming of the legendary\u00a0King Mahabali\u00a0and reflects the rich culture and vibrant\u00a0heritage of Kerala. 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