Tours Kerala —» Fairs and Festivals of Kerala —» Jagannath Festival

The Jagannath Festival is one the most important festivals of this state as it is celebrated to pay homage to the lord JAGANNATH. This Festival is a very colourful festival which is celebrated from eight days and is held in the Malayalam month of Kumbham (February or March) at the Jagannath Temple at Madathiparambhu, near Thalassery in Kannur.

The idol of Lord Siva, the presiding deity was installed here by the famous social reformer and philosopher, Sree Narayana Guru on 13th February, 1908. The seventh day of the festival is the most auspicious.

The event highlights religious conferences participated by eminent scholars and social reformers, elephant processions, fireworks display and cultural programmes.


Jagannath Festival
Fairs and Festivals of Kerala Reservation Form

(* represents compulsory fields) * Name :   * E-Mail Address :   * Phone : (Include Country/Area Code)   *Your Country :   * Tentative Date of Travel:   Duration of Travel in India (Approx.):   No. of People Travelling:   00 01 02 03 04 05 Adult       00 01 02 03 04 05 Children * Any specific requirements:

Fairs and Festivals of Kerala

- Swati Festival - Aarattu - Jagannath Festival - Indira Gandhi Boat Race

- Nehru Trophy Boat Race - Sabarimala Festival - Onam - Easter