KERALA STATE-FESTIVALS

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      The main festival of all Kerala is Onam around August, and though it is essentially a Hindu festival, the Muslims and Christians also join in the fun.

      Onam is a 4-day national harvest festival in Kerala, which falls during August- September, when Snake Boat races are held mostly in connection with temple festivals of Kottayam-Arunmulla-Alleppy area.

      Vishu is the new year day which comes in March-April.

      Pooja Eduppu in October is connected with Vinayak Pooja.

      Kerala is also known for the Pooram festival in Trichur.

      The Shivaratri festival at Alwaye is also a major occasion for fanfare.

      Apart from these festivals, the festivals in temples also attracts thousands of people. These festivals are notable for their decorated elephants and fireworks.