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Many Indian festivals follow lunar calendars, so dates shift each year. We label those “estimated” and never invent precision — confirm locally before booking.
Kerala
27 April 2026 (estimated)
Set by the Malayalam calendar.
Kerala's grandest temple festival: caparisoned elephants, panchavadyam percussion and a celebrated parasol exchange.
Etiquette: Stand well back from the elephants and follow the marshals; the percussion is extremely loud.
Last reviewed 2026-08-01
Kerala
27 April 2026 (estimated)
Set by the Malayalam calendar.
Kerala's grandest temple festival: caparisoned elephants, panchavadyam percussion and a celebrated parasol exchange.
Etiquette: Stand well back from the elephants and follow the marshals; the percussion is extremely loud.
Last reviewed 2026-08-01
Kerala
26 August 2026 (estimated)
Thiruvonam day follows the Malayalam calendar.
Kerala's harvest festival, welcoming the mythical king Mahabali; centred on the sadya feast, flower carpets and boat races.
Etiquette: Eat the sadya with your right hand from the banana leaf. Remove footwear before entering homes.
Last reviewed 2026-08-01
Kerala
26 August 2026 (estimated)
Thiruvonam day follows the Malayalam calendar.
Kerala's harvest festival, welcoming the mythical king Mahabali; centred on the sadya feast, flower carpets and boat races.
Etiquette: Eat the sadya with your right hand from the banana leaf. Remove footwear before entering homes.
Last reviewed 2026-08-01