The name of Onam is included in the most prominent festivals of South India. The festival of Onam is celebrated for 12 days. Mainly it is a festival of 10 days. This year Onam started on the 20th of August and this festival is being celebrated till the 31st of August. The first day of Onam is called Atham and the 10th day is called Thiruvonam. On the occasion of Onam, there is a festive atmosphere in South India, especially in Kerala. People celebrating the festival of Onam make Rangoli in the courtyard of the house and worship. Special dishes are prepared. In such a situation, if you are going to Kerala on the occasion of Onam, then you can also be a part of this festival. Meanwhile, you can visit the special places of Kerala and enjoy the Onam festival. Here are the best places to visit in Kerala on the occasion of Onam.
Thripunithura
Thripunithura is one of the top places to visit in Kerala. This beautiful town located in the Ernakulam district becomes the center of cultural festivities during Onam. A festival organized here in Onam, which is called Athachmayam. To reach here, the Cochin airport is 34 kilometers away and the Thripunithura railway station is just two and a half kilometers away.
Thrikkakara Temple
Thrikkara Temple is located in Ernakulam itself, where special celebrations are held on Onam. A visit to this temple during Onam gives one an experience of the rich cultural as well as spiritual journey of Kerala. This temple is dedicated to the Vamana avatar of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that the festival of Onam started from this place. Ernakulam Town Railway Station is about 9 km away to reach Thrikkakara Temple.
Thrissur
Thrissur, considered the cultural capital of Kerala, celebrates Onam with great enthusiasm. After reaching here, do visit Swaraj Round and you can also enjoy Pulikali i.e. Tiger Dance on the occasion of Onam. If you want to visit this place to celebrate Onam, then the nearest railway station is just two and a half km away.
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