In 2025, the picturesque state of Kerala will celebrate its festivals intertwined with religious diversity and cultural richness. The year kicks off with the grand celebration of Vishu, the Malayalam New Year, marked by the Vishukani ritual where auspicious items are arranged to symbolize prosperity. Elaborate feasts, traditional art forms, and vibrant processions characterize this joyous occasion.
Kerala's renowned temple festivals add a mystical allure to the cultural landscape. The Thrissur Pooram, held at the Vadakkunnathan Temple, captivates with its spectacular display of caparisoned elephants, rhythmic percussion, and dazzling fireworks. Devotees and tourists alike gather to witness this grand spectacle, a testament to the state's religious fervor.
Onam, the harvest festival, transcends religious boundaries, uniting Keralites in a spirit of camaraderie. The ten-day festivities feature the iconic snake boat races, intricate floral carpets known as Pookalam, traditional dances like Kathakali, and sumptuous Onam Sadhya feasts.
Kerala also celebrates Diwali as a grand affair with crackers bursting and homes adorned with lit lamps, giving the landscape a heavenly grace.
As 2025 unfolds, Kerala's festivals continue to be a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity, weaving together the cultural fabric that defines the spirit of "God's Own Country." The festivities not only uphold religious significance but also serve as a testament to Kerala's inclusive ethos, celebrating unity amidst diversity.
DAY | DATE | FESTIVAL |
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Thursday | May 08, 2025 | Mohini Ekadasi |
Friday | May 09, 2025 | Pradosham Vratam |
Sunday | May 11, 2025 | Mother's Day, Narasimha Jayanthi |
May | ||
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Thursday | May 01, 2025 | International Workers' Day |
Friday | May 02, 2025 | Shree Shankara Jayanthi, Shasti Vratam |
Sunday | May 04, 2025 | World Laughter Day |
Monday | May 05, 2025 | Ashtami |
Tuesday | May 06, 2025 | Navami |
Wednesday | May 07, 2025 | Thrissur Pooram, Rabindranath Tagore Jayanthi |
Thursday | May 08, 2025 | Mohini Ekadasi |
Friday | May 09, 2025 | Pradosham Vratam |
Sunday | May 11, 2025 | Mother's Day, Narasimha Jayanthi |
Monday | May 12, 2025 | Purnima, Anvadhan, Chitra Pournami, Kurmavathara Dinam |
Tuesday | May 13, 2025 | Ishti |
Thursday | May 15, 2025 | Itavam Sankramam |
Tuesday | May 20, 2025 | Ashtami |
Wednesday | May 21, 2025 | Navami |
Friday | May 23, 2025 | Apara Ekadasi |
Saturday | May 24, 2025 | Pradosham Vratam |
Monday | May 26, 2025 | Anvadhan |
Tuesday | May 27, 2025 | Amavasya, Ishti |
Saturday | May 31, 2025 | World No Tobacco Day |