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Ernakulam Festivals

Experience the grandeur of Athachamayam, vibrant temple rituals,
and cultural celebrations that mark the spirit of Kochi

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Ernakulam's Festival Spirit

Ernakulam, the vibrant heart of Kochi, is a cultural hotspot where tradition meets modern life. The district is renowned for its colorful festivals, grand temple celebrations, and heritage events that reflect Kerala’s rich history.

The iconic Athachamayam festival at Tripunithura marks the beginning of Onam with a majestic procession featuring decorated elephants, traditional art forms, and cultural performances. Alongside this, festivals like Ernakulathappan Utsavam and Aluva Sivarathri bring together devotion and celebration in spectacular ways.

10+ Major Festivals
Athachamayam Procession
Cultural Performances
Athachamayam festival procession Tripunithura
Athachamayam procession in Tripunithura

🎊 Major Festivals of Ernakulam

Desavilakku 2026 Panichayam Devi Temple Ernakulam Kerala Temple Festival
November - December 2026 Desavilakku

Desavilakku 2026

Desavilakku 2026 at Panichayam Devi Temple, Ernakulam is a sacred Vrischikam festival celebrated with traditional lamp lighting ceremonies, special poojas, Deeparadhana, devotional rituals, and vibrant spiritual gatherings dedicated to Panichayam Devi.

Asamannoor, Ernakulam
Ramayana Masacharanam 2026 Panichayam Devi Temple Ernakulam Kerala Temple Festival
July - August 2026 Ramayana Masacharanam

Ramayana Masacharanam 2026

Ramayana Masacharanam 2026 at Panichayam Devi Temple, Ernakulam is a sacred Karkidakam month-long observance featuring daily Ramayana Parayanam, special poojas, Deeparadhana, bhajans, and devotional rituals dedicated to Lord Rama and Goddess Devi for spiritual upliftment and peace.

Asamannoor, Ernakulam
Hanuman Jayanti 2026 Sree Datta Anjaneya Kshetram Aluva Kerala Temple Festival
May 2026 Hanuman Jayanti

Hanuman Jayanti 2026

Hanuman Jayanti 2026 at Sree Datta Anjaneya Kshetram, Aluva, Ernakulam is a sacred festival dedicated to Lord Hanuman, featuring Suprabhatam Seva, Panchamritha Abhishekam, Anjaneya Moola Mantra Homam, Sahasranama Archana, Maha Mangala Aarati, and Kakad Aarati, attracting devotees for spiritual blessings and divine protection.

Aluva, Ernakulam
Sree Dharmasastha Punahprathista Dinam 2026 Chengamanad Munikkal Guhalaya Temple Ernakulam Kerala Temple Festival
May 13, 2026 Punahprathista Dinam

Sree Dharmasastha Punahprathista Dinam 2026

Sree Dharmasastha Punahprathista Dinam 2026 at Sree Munikkal Guhalaya Temple, Chengamanad, Ernakulam is a sacred re-consecration festival celebrated with great devotion on May 13, 2026. The festival includes Ganapathi Homam, Udayasthamana Pooja, Neyyabhishekam, Ashtabhishekam, Neeranjanam, and Ellu Nivedyam, offering devotees a deeply spiritual experience and divine blessings of Lord Dharmasastha.

Chengamanad, Ernakulam
Pooram Thirunal Darshanam 2026 Irumpanam Vettikkavu Bhagavathi Temple Ernakulam Kerala Temple Festival
May 24, 2026 Pooram Thirunal

Pooram Thirunal Darshanam 2026

Pooram Thirunal Darshanam 2026 at Irumpanam Vettikkavu Bhagavathi Temple, Ernakulam is a sacred monthly celebration dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy and will be observed with great devotion on May 24, 2026. The auspicious festival features Pooram Thozhal, special poojas, Devi Mahatmya Parayanam, Manjalppara, Udarakkala Nivedyam, and Devi Prasada Oottu, attracting devotees seeking blessings for prosperity, health, family harmony, and spiritual well-being.

Irumpanam, Ernakulam