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Upcoming Events & Festivals in Bekal

Bekal is district in Kerala State, India. It is bounded by Malappuram district to the north, Kozhikode district to the east and south and Wayanad district of Tamil Nadu state to the west. Bekal has an area of 1,307 square kilometres (500 sq mi) and a population of 1,262,000 as per 2011 census. The name "Bekal" is derived from a Sanskrit word meaning 'three waters'. The three rivers in this region are Periyar River (also known as Nila Parvathiram), Bharathapuzha River (also known as Thoppu Parvathiram) and Pamba River (also known as Periyar).

The Bekal Beach Festival

The Bekal Beach Festival is a festival held at Bekal Beach, Davao City. It is a festival of peace, love and unity. It is also the largest beach festival in Southeast Asia.

The main organizers of this event are PhilMusic Foundation Inc., Gawad Kalinga Foundation Inc., and Dabawenyusan sa Pagbabago Ngayon sa ugat ng kontra sa Drug Trafficking Act (DOTC) or Philpref og Sundry Supporters of Alcoholism Treatment Facility Fund

The Tulunadu Boat Race

The Tulunadu Boat Race is an annual event held in the month of March, which happens to be the biggest festival of Bekal. The event is held on the banks of Kaveri River and has been going on for decades now. The race sees over 100 boats competing against each other with one aim: win!

The race starts from Bekal City Hall and then moves towards Chalukya Palace Museum after passing through several other places like Gowda Raja Mahal, Someshwara Temple etc., before ending at Kaveri River bank near Hotels Park View located near Attiguppe Bus Stand area (where you can find parking).

The Kumbala Flower Show

The Kumbala Flower Show is one of the most popular festivals in Bekal. It is held every year in June, at Kumbala Temple. This festival celebrates Lord Muruga’s marriage with Parvathi, who was created by his father Vishnu out of his navel hair and took birth as Adi Parvathi (the first consort). The flower show showcases various forms of flowers and plants from around India and it also features some beautiful dance performances by local artists.

The Kottikkulam Mela

The Kottikkulam Mela is a popular annual festival held in the month of April. It is held at the Kottikkulam temple and attracts large crowds from across Kerala, as well as people from other parts of India.

The festival's main attraction is an event called “Achuthan Mattu Pookkalam”, which involves elephants being trained to dance through their trunks. The elephants are released into a ring where they can be seen performing intricate moves related to traditional folk arts such as Kathakali and Kathakali Dance Forms (Kathakali).

The Theyyam Festival

The Theyyam Festival is a religious festival celebrated in the temples of Malabar. It is normally held during the month of Kumbham (March-April) and lasts for about one week. The main deity worshipped here is Kandampuzha Bhagavathi who appears as an incarnation of Parvathidevi, the consort of Lord Shiva.

During this period, people visit the Temples and pilgrimage sites for praying to their Gods and goddesses along with performing rituals like offering food offerings to them or burning incense sticks on fire so that they might have good health that year etc.,

The Onam Festival

The Onam Festival is a harvest festival celebrated in Kerala and it's celebrated for 10 days. It's one of the most popular festivals in India, especially for people from Kerala.

The festival falls on August 17th every year, which marks the day when King Mahabali was defeated by Vishnu who had come to earth as an avatar (incarnation). This was done so that he could teach humans about good conduct and how they should live their lives.

The Kadavu Boat Race

Kadavu is a small island in the Fiji archipelago. It is the largest island in Fiji and it has a population of around 17,000 people.

Kadavu is also popular among tourists because there are many attractions on this island such as scuba diving, snorkelling and fishing. The main attraction here is not just about tourism but also about different cultures that you can explore when you go to Kadavu Island for holidays or vacations!

The Kavu Festival

The Kavu Festival is a harvest festival celebrated in Kerala. It is the first day of the Malayalam month of Kumbham, which falls on the first full moon day after Ashwin chathurthi. This festival marks the change from summer to winter season and celebrates spring time with ritualistic performances like Arattu (religious offering) and Onam Sadya (Festival meal), among others.[1]

It is believed that this festival originated during ancient times as part of rituals done by devotees towards Lord Ayyappa who was born on this day[2]. During this time, they would offer coconuts filled with milk to their deity so that he may be nourished during his journey back home through clouds.[3]

The Kottamkulangara Chamayavilakku

The Kottamkulangara Chamayavilakku is a festival that celebrates the victory of Lord Ayyappan over the demoness Mahishasuramardini. It is held in Bekal every year on the first day of Margazhi (September).

The festival has several events, such as Ayudha Pooja, Ulsavarana Mandapam and Thaipooja. There are also food and drink options available during this time including rice meals that are cooked on an open fire. Entertainment options include stage shows as well as traditional music performances by local artistes like Veena Sathyanandha Pillai Raju or Padma Rani Thampi who have been performing for decades now!

Weather wise it's best to avoid wearing clothes with bold colours due to possible stains from paint splatters from buses which pass through here regularly during this period; however if you're planning on staying overnight then bring some clothes specifically made for outdoor use since we don't get rain at all during these times either!

The Ayyankunnu Fest

The Ayyankunnu Fest is a cultural festival held in the Malayalam month of Meenam. The festival is held at Ayyankunnu, which is located in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. The event aims to celebrate the rich history and culture of this place through various events and activities like arts & craft exhibitions, stage shows etc., as well as food festivals like “Dosa Podi” (rice topped with chickpea flour), “Vegetable Puliyannu” (vegetables cooked in banana leaf), “Vazhakkai Kalampazham” (sweet made from rice flour) etc..

The Parassinikadavu Muthappan Festival

The Parassinikadavu Muthappan Festival is held every year in the month of April. This festival is dedicated to God Muthappan, who is said to have been born from a lotus flower. The story goes that after washing his feet in the river, he was given his name by his mother who was washing clothes at that time.

The festival begins with an evening procession where participants carry images of Muthappan and offer them water from the backwaters of Parassinikadavu lake before releasing them into the lake; this tradition dates back over 300 years ago when several people were infected by smallpox due to drinking contaminated water during celebrations like this one!

The Bekal International Yoga Festival

The Bekal International Yoga Festival is held in the month of February. It's a three-day event with yoga sessions, exhibitions and performances. The festival takes place at Bekal Beach in Kerala.

The main venue is at St Mary’s Church Grounds where you can enjoy live music all morning while practicing your asanas and pranayamas (breathing exercises). There are also several stalls that sell traditional foods from different regions such as Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra.

Afternoon sessions include classes for beginners as well as advanced practitioners who want to learn new techniques or perfect their existing ones under the guidance of teachers from around India who will be present during this time period too!

The Navarathri Festival

The Navarathri Festival is celebrated from the Tamil month of Margazhi (October/November), and marks the beginning of a ten-day festival. It is observed by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and other religions alike to mark their devotion for goddess Durga.

The festival begins with a nine-day prayer ritual performed by devotees who perform various rituals including fasting on eight consecutive days before celebrations come to an end on Vijayadashami day after offering worship at temples or shrines dedicated to goddess Durga or Lakshmi Narasimha swamy temple located in Bekal town with thousands of devotees participating every year during this period making it one of the biggest festivals in India!

There are many other exciting festivals and events in Bekal, so be sure to visit our website for more details.