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Athachamayam Thrippunithura Ernakulam

Event Date : 6 Sep,2005

Venue: Thrippunithura, Ernakulam

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 Kochi 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.

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