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Upcoming Events & Festivals in Kumarakom

Upcoming Events & Festivals in Kumarakom

Kumarakom is a small town in Kerala, India. It is famous for its natural beauty and serene atmosphere. It has been declared as a tourist destination by the Government of India as well as UNESCO since 2007. The place is also known as "The Queen of Waterfalls" due to its numerous waterfalls on River Pampa that flows through the town's land mass.

Kumarakom was once a part of Kallar (also known as Kollam) district but was later separated into two parts: Kumarakom Municipality and Kumarakom Talukas.

Overview of the diverse cultural and religious festivals 

Kumarakom is a small town in the Alappuzha district of Kerala, India. It is located on the banks of the river Pampa and is surrounded by lush green paddy fields. The nearest airport is at Kochi and it takes about 45 minutes to reach from there to Kumarakom.

The diverse cultural and religious festivals celebrated include:

Details about the annual Kumarakom Boat Race

The Kumarakom Boat Race is a popular event in the area. It's held every year on the last Monday of April and attracts participants from all over Kerala, as well as neighboring states like Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

The race starts at 8 AM, with teams competing against each other before they reach Kumarakom town by 10 AM (which takes about an hour). The next part involves navigating through narrow channels with high waves to reach Kuthiathode Beach where you can watch them race for another hour or so. Finally, there’s a lunch break before finishing with an awards ceremony at around 2 PM!

Information about the Onam festival and how it is celebrated in Kumarakom

Onam is a harvest festival celebrated by the people of Kerala. It falls in August or September, and it marks the beginning of harvest season in Kerala. The festival celebrates the return of good rains and also serves as an opportunity to thank God for his blessings on your life.

Onam is also known as "Kollam Pooram" or "Thiruvonam". This festival is held in honor of Lord Vishnu's birthday, who is believed to have created this universe with his four hands (one hand holding water). The first day or Ekadashi falls on Thiruvonam which is followed by another ten days (Chathayar) making up five days until Aashtami(Asthmi), when Lord Vishnu returns back home after creating everything from scratch only this time without using any tools whatsoever!

The significance and traditions of the famous Nehru Trophy Boat Race

The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is a popular tourist attraction in Kerala, India. The race is held annually on the banks of the Bharathapuzha River at Kumarakom (Kerala). It was started in 1958 by then Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to promote sports among young people and also as a tribute to him since he was fond of boating and had won many prizes when he was young.

The race attracts thousands of visitors each year from all over India as well as abroad

A guide to the vibrant Kumarakom Village Festival

Kumarakom is one of the most vibrant places in Kerala, with a festival that celebrates the village's rich heritage and culture. The Kumarakom Festival is held annually during August to celebrate its Mahabharata heritage.

The festival starts with a welcoming parade on August 17th featuring traditional art forms such as Kathakali, Bharatanatyam and Mohiniattam dance performances as well as folk music performances by groups from across India. On this day, you can also watch other cultural events like Thalassery Kathakali Festival which is held every year at Thalassery Palace Theatre & Museum Complex in Mallapuram Taluk which showcases classical dance performances by artists from all over India including Kerala state itself!

The next day sees colorful traditional costumes being worn by participants during an event known as ‘Rajavāhī Sankarā’ which takes place on August 18th at Lalithanandha Swami Temple located just outside of town (about 30 minutes away). This event features some great food stalls selling local dishes made using fresh ingredients sourced from within Kumarakom Village itself while visitors enjoy listening to live music performed by local artists who will be performing throughout the day too!

Details about the Mahashivaratri festival 

The Mahashivaratri festival is a Hindu celebration of Lord Shiva. It is celebrated on the eighth day of dark half of the lunar month, which falls between March and April. In Kerala, this festival falls during April every year.

Mahasivaratri has been observed for thousands of years in India, especially in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu where it is also known as Dussehra (Dushara). It celebrates Lord Shiva's victory over death by defeating his demon stepbrother Hiranyakashipu. The festival begins with prayers to the sun god Surya asking him to shine bright so that people can see what they are doing during this time; afterwards food offerings are made to gods such as Ganesh or Lakshmi while others include Parvathi Devi (Goddess Lakshmi).

Information about the annual Kumarakom Bird Watching Festival 

The annual Kumarakom Bird Watching Festival is held every year in March. It is a great opportunity to see the most common birds of the region and learn about their habits, as well as that of rarer species.

This festival is organized by Kumarakom Tourism Development Committee (KTDC). The main aim of this festival is to promote bird watching as a recreational activity among tourists and locals alike, which will help them understand more about nature and its importance for human beings.

A guide to the traditional harvest festival of Vishu

Vishu is a harvest festival celebrated in Kerala, India. It marks the beginning of the south-west monsoon season and is celebrated on the first day of Chitirai (the Tamil month), which starts with full moon day.

The festival begins with fasting, followed by rituals to protect your crops from disease or pests. The next day is a day to celebrate new life through weddings and traditional games such as kolam (decorating rice flour on walls) or pookkal(garden planting).

Details about the lively Christmas and New Year 

Kumarakom is one of the most popular destinations in Kerala to celebrate Christmas and New Year. The festive seasons are celebrated with great enthusiasm here. There are a lot of events happening during these two festivals in Kumarakom, so you will have plenty of things to do while visiting this place.

Christmas is celebrated with a lot of pomp and show at Kumarakom, whereas New Year celebrations are more fun-filled than anything else!

Information about the traditional Hindu festival of Navratri 

Navratri is a nine-day festival and it is celebrated in the month of Ashwin in the Hindu calendar. The festival begins on the first day of the bright half of lunar month, which falls on September–October in Northern hemisphere and March–April in Southern hemisphere. It ends with Holi when you get to throw colors on each other as well as yourselves.

Navratri Festival 2019 will take place from October 17th through 23rd with special events being held throughout that period including:

Chaturthi Pooja (Hindu religious ceremony) at St Mary's Basilica on October 18th at 6 p.m., followed by dinner with family members from 7 p..m.-10 p..m.;

Durga Puja sponsored by ICCR on October 19th at 8:30 am;

Rath Yatra sponsored by UCO Bank at 8:00 am;

A guide to the unique and lesser-known festival of Karthigai Deepam

Karthigai Deepam is a special festival celebrated in Kumarakom to celebrate the victory of good over evil. It is held on the fifth day of the Malayalam month of Kumbham, which falls on January 1 every year.

The festival starts with a procession through streets decorated with lights and flowers by womenfolk dressed up as goddesses and gods. The procession also includes float displays made up of huge dolls hanging from strings along with floats decorated with flowers, garlands and lights that circle around houses where people live together as families or groups in their homes (called “pallivasalams”).

Details about the annual Kottiyoor Vysakha Mahotsavam and its celebrations in Kumarakom

The annual Kottiyoor Vysakha Mahotsavam, one of the most important festivals in Kerala, celebrates the victory of good over evil. It is celebrated on the second day of the Malayalam month of Kumbham and it falls on a Sunday this year (August 15th).

It was held for the first time at Kumarakom in Kerala in 1660 AD by Maharaja Thiruvithamkoor Ravi Varma Kulasekhara Perumal, who was also known as 'Ravi Varma'. This festival has been held every year since then except for five years during World War II when no Maha Vishu was held at all due to war-time restrictions imposed by Britain which had occupied India then - 1942 being one such year.

The main festival takes place near an ancient temple known as 'Kerala Kovil' located inside Kumarakom Fort which has been around since 1750 AD when Maharaja Chengalvaraya Raya built it upon coming back from abroad after winning over Portuguese colonialists; this fort provided shelter during battles against British invaders as well as during floods which often occur every year by virtue of its location close enough yet far enough away so that there will always be room left over if necessary without having too many people crammed together inside just like what happens here today where everyone must go through their own personal checks once again before entering into any building within sight distance from here!

Information about the famous Kerala Food Festival held in Kumarakom every year

The Kumarakom Food Festival is held every year in the month of March. It is a celebration of local food and culture, which also happens to be a family-friendly event. The festival also offers you an opportunity to sample local cuisine at its best!

The venue for this event has been shifted from Kottayam to Kumarakom since 2012, so if you are interested in attending this festival then make sure that your travel plans include Kumarakom as well as Kottayam Town by road or rail transportation services (train). You can take an auto rickshaw ride from either town or drive down yourself on one of those roads leading towards Kerala’s famous tourist destination—Kumarakom Beach

A guide to the peaceful and spiritual experience of attending a meditation 

A meditation or yoga retreat is a good way to start your holiday in Kerala, as it offers a peaceful and spiritual experience. You can visit Kumarakom in the middle of August, when there are no crowds. If you are looking for something different than the usual beach resorts, then this place would be perfect for you.

At Kumarakom there are many hotels that offer all-inclusive packages with yoga classes and meditation sessions as part of their activities package. However not all these hotels have these facilities so make sure that when traveling here during festival season (August), check out what services they offer before booking your room at any hotel nearby!

Kumarakom is a wonderful place to visit, whether it’s for a quiet retreat or an exciting festival. The town has something for everyone and this guide will help you discover the best things Kumarakom has to offer. We hope that you enjoy your time here as much as we do!