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Sabarimala
Temple
The best known pilgrimage destination in Kerala is Sabarimala temple,which is situated high up in the Sahyadri mountains.Sabarimala Sri Dharmasastha Temple is the most famous and prominent among all the Sastha Temples. It is the 'Sacred Abode of Lord Ayyappa' and one of the most important Hindu pilgrim centre in the country....Sabarimala
Maramon
Convention (February)
The Marthoma Maramon Convention is the biggest religious gathering of Christians in Asia. It is held on the banks of river Pamba, Maramon, near Kozhencherry since 1896 usually in the month of February.Thousands of people from all over India assemble here at this great occation.The Maramon Convention displays co-operation and union between different sections of Church in Kerala. It fosters ecumenical outlook. It is also a source of spiritual inspiration and enlightenment for
thousands.
Convention
is normally scheduled for a duration of 10 days, when the sand bed become
dry to accommodate the sea of humanity. About a week before the convention,
the vicinity of the venue becomes a scene of great activity for the
preparation of the Pandal wide enough to accommodate about 80000-100000
people constructed out of bamboo poles. Huge crowds streamed across
temporary bridges and sandbag walkways come to the Pandal for hearing
the Word of God from all over India and abroad. It is a phenomenal scenery
that around 100,000 people gathered in hot and humid weather in a hot
dry sand of the Pamba River to hear of Lord and to sing for Him. All
the people well attentively participate in the singing and listen to
the religious reading and discourse sitting under this temporary shelter
of thatched coconut palm leaves. It is also a source of spiritual inspiration
and enlightenment for thousands. Gathering on the sandbanks of the river
Pampa attracts all walks of life, regardless of caste, creed or religion.
The people in and around Maramon extend solidarity and hospitality to
the people coming from far off places. Of the years Maramon has become
a meeting place of culture and tradition and it became a stature of
Indian Christianity.
Chandanakkudam
Festival (February)
The
Chandanakudam at Pathanamthitta is one of the most colourful of Muslim
festival in Kerala.Chandanakkudam Festival of the Jama - Al Mosque at
Pathanamthitta attracts thousands of devotees. This is a famous Muslim pilgrim center. Many tourists and
believers swarm the place to join the famous 'Chandanakkudam' feast
and to witness the grand celebration observed then. The many colors,
bright lights, majestically decorated elephants and musical accompaniment
leave vivid images in the memory of the visitors.
Parumala
Orthodox Church
The
magnificent building also houses the tomb of celebrant Mar Gregorios
metropolitan, a Saint of Malankara Orthodox Church. St. Gregorios Geevarghese
popularly known as "Parumala Thirumeni" was born in the priestly
family of "Pallithatta Thanagattu" in Mulunthuruthy near Cochin
on 15th June 1848. Devotees from all over the state attended the special
rites and prayers offered as part of the commemorative feast of the
saint.The annual commemorative feast (Ormaperunnal) of the saint is
celebrated with much pomp. There is a ceremonial procession on the day
of the feast.
Cherukolpuzha
Convention (February)
Ayiroor
Cherukolpuzha religious convention is another important annual feature
on the river bed of Pamba. Ayiroor Cherukolpuzha religious convention
of the Hindus is held at Cherukole on the banks of River Pamba, usually
in February every year. This convention is attended by a large number
of people and addressed by prominent religious scholars and cultural
personalities.
Manjinikkara
Church
Aranmula
Vallamkali (August-September)
Aranmula
Vallamkali (Boat race) is a famous water fiesta is held during Onam
(August - September). The snake boats assemble near the Sri Parthasarathy
Temple before the grand procession. Each boat is 100 ft. long and accommodates
4 helmsmen, 100 oarsmen and 25 singers. The snake boats move in pairs
to the rhythm of full throated singing and shouting, watched by an excited
crowd. The commencement of the event is marked by a snake-boat race
in the afternoon. Early morning, the Snake Boats assemble near the temple,
and take off in pairs. Snake-Boats in action, with incessant full-throated
singing and vociferous shouting by the crowds in an exciting event.
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