Event Date : 02-09-2008

An occasion to witness almost all the folk art forms of Kerala, Athachamayam marks the beginning of the ten-day Onam festival in Kerala. Conducted on the Atham asterism of the Malayalam month Chingam (Leo), the event today commemorates a royal custom of the Maharajas of erstwhile Cochin State. In olden days it was customary for the King to travel with his entire entourage to the Thripunithura fort. This was also the occasion for the subjects to greet the king and see him at close quarters. The procession still retains its majestic charm and is conducted in a spectacular manner.

Getting there:
Nearest Railway Station: Thrippunithura.
Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport, about 28 km away.

Disclaimer : In Kerala, some of the festival dates are decided in accordance with the Malayalam Calendar. Local practices also influence the dates of some traditional, customary and auspicious events. Being the case, the dates appearing in this section are approximate, which the users need to confirm with the local authorities.

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