DANCE AND FESTIVAL

Aaranmula Boat Race: This river carnival is part of the Aaranmula Temple festival.The are held each year in the village of Aaranmula in August/ September. The people flock at the shores of the River Pamba to watch an imposing cluster of snake boats called 'Palliyodams'. Each boat, nearly 100 feet long, is a remarkable feat of craftsmanship, with the stem curved to resemble the hood of a snake and a tampering bow. The gold spangled umbrellas, the boats are manned by a crew of more than 100 men.

Jagannatha Festival : It is a colourful eight-day festival, It is in month of February/ March at the Jagannatha Temple at Madathiparambu, near Thalassery in Kannur. The idol of Lord Siva, the presiding deity was installed here by the famous social reformer and philosopher, Sree Narayana Guru on 13th February, 1908. The seventh day of the festival is the most auspicious. The event highlights religious conferences participated by eminent scholars and social reformers, elephant processions, fireworks display and cultural programmes.

Oachira Kettukazcha: Kettukazcha Festival is held during the months of August/ September- September/ October at the Oachira Temple. Interesting fact about this temple is, there is no shrine or idol at the Oachira temple, located nearly 32 kms from Kollam. The principal deity is a concept called Parabrahmam,Cosmic Consciousness. Large effigies of Lord Siva's vehicle 'Nandi',(the bull) are taken out in procession.