A rich and electic mix of religious influences make Kerala a comfortable home for Hinduism, Christianity and Islam.Not to mention, remaining traces of Buddhism, Jainism and Judaism. Festival season in Kerala begins in August, after the rains. Kerala's most colourful festival, Onam celebrates the golden age of King mahabali,the mythical ruler of Kerala.
| Festival Calendar | location | date | features |
| The Great Elephant March | Trichur | Jan 17-20 | Elephant display |
| Mahashivratri | Alwaye | february-march | Lord Shiva |
| Malayattur feast | end-march early april | establishment of seven churches | |
| Chandanakuda Mahotsavam | Bheemapali | march- april | tomb of a known muslim woman |
| Trissur Pooram | Trissur | april-may | vadakkumnathan crowning |
| Edapally Perunal | Cochin | april-may | chicken festival |
| Aranmula Boat Pageant | aug-sept | ||
| Shri Padmanabhaswamy utsav | Thiruvanthapuram | oct-nov&march-april | |
| Shri Poornathrayeesa Temple utsav | Tripunithura | 2nd week of Nov | folk entertainment |
| Christmas | statewide | 25 december | birth of Jesus Christ |
| Cochin Carnival | statewide | last week ofdecember | revival of year end festivities |
| Nehru Cup Snake Boat race | Alappuzha | 2nd Saturday of Aug | traditional boat race |
| Onam | statewide | Aug/Sep | harvest festival |