Athachamayam, Thripoonithura
Date:
9/2/2008
Venue: Thripunithura, Ernakulam, Kerala.
It is with Thripunithura Athachamayam, a colourful ceremony held at Thripunithura in Ernakulam that the Onam celebrations in the state have a majestic get-go. Onam, the state festival of Kerala, commences on the Atham asterism of the Malayalam month Chingam. If you plan to visit Kerala on the occasion of Onam, you should never miss this simply splendid celebration. A colourful procession is the most attractive part of Athachamayam. Caparisoned elephants, traditional art forms like Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Thiruvathirakali, Theyyam and Pulikali, musical ensembles like Chendamelam and Panchavadyam…. the venue of Athachamayam is a rare occasion to enjoy all these.
Getting there:
Nearest railway station: Thripunithura, just a short walk away.
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 30 km away.