Atham asterism in the Malayalam month of Chingam (August / September) marks the beginning of the ten-day Onam festivities in Kerala. As per mythology, Onam festival is a commemoration of the prosperous period of King Mahabali’s rule in Kerala and it also marks his visit to Kerala for seeing his subjects. It is also celebrated as a harvest festival. Athachamayam is celebrated on the Atham day at the historical town of Tripunithura, near Kochi. It is a celebration of a legendary victory of the Raja of Kochi. Pomp and colour mark the pageantry. Caparisoned elephants, varieties of folk art forms, floats and musical ensemble add splendor to the chamayam.
Pulikali
Pulikali (puli means leopard and kali means play) is a dance performed by men adorning the costume of leopard. It is performed in different ...
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Uthralikkavu temple is some two kilometers away in the direction of north from Wadackanchery on the Kodungallore-Shoranur state highway. Jus... -
Achankovil Temple is in the Kollam district and is in Kerala border. Infront of the temple we can see Achancovil river. Achankovil is an im... -
Thirumandhamkunnu Temple is a historically significant Hindu temple in Angadipuram near Perintalmanna which is known as the capital city of ...