• Arthunkal Perunnal

    One of Alappuzha’s largest Christian festivals, featuring special Masses, religious processions, prayers, and thousands of pilgrims visiting the historic basilica.

  • Chettikulangara Kumbha Bharani

    Chettikulangara Devi Temple, Mavelikkara

    One of Alappuzha’s most colourful temple festivals, famous for the spectacular Kettukazhcha procession featuring massive decorated structures, traditional rituals, music, and large gatherings of devotees.

  • Ambalappuzha Arattu Festival

    A major annual temple celebration featuring special poojas, traditional processions, cultural programs, and the ceremonial Arattu associated with the famous Sree Krishna Temple.

  • Edathua Perunnal

    A major Christian feast dedicated to St. George, celebrated with special prayers, Holy Mass, colourful processions, devotional programs, and large gatherings of pilgrims.

  • Champakulam Moolam Boat Race

    Considered one of Kerala’s oldest boat races, this traditional water festival brings magnificent snake boats and rowing teams together on the scenic waterways of Champakulam.

  • Nehru Trophy Boat Race

    Alappuzha’s most celebrated sporting event, where long Chundan Vallams race across Punnamada Lake to the rhythm of traditional boat songs, attracting thousands of spectators.

  • Onam Celebrations

    Kerala’s grand harvest festival is celebrated throughout Alappuzha with floral decorations, traditional feasts, cultural programs, folk performances, games, and community celebrations.

  • Payippad Jalotsavam

    A famous three-day water festival featuring spectacular snake boat races, ceremonial processions, traditional music, and enthusiastic crowds along the riverbanks.

  • Neelamperoor Padayani

    A distinctive traditional festival known for its huge decorated effigies, folk rituals, percussion, processions, and unique cultural performances representing Kerala’s ancient traditions.