Kerala can be named as the Land of Festivals.
Life is a Celebration for Malayalee and thus festivals are an essential
part of Kerala.
The annual Calendar of Kerala is filled with various festivals,
fairs, temple festivals, feasts etc. All people irrespective of cast and
religion, celebrate all the festivals with equal importance. National Festival of Kerala
is Onam, a harvest Festival celebrated in honour of King Mahabali. Every
Festival have its own history and traditions behind them. Each festival
showcase an eternal harmony of spirit. The other festivals which make
the life of Keralites colourfull are Vishu, Shivaratri, Pongala, Thiruvaathira,
Makaravilakku at Sabarimala, Bakrid Etc.