Athachamayam at Tripunithura near Kochi
The history of Athachamayam is traced back to the reign of the Maharaja of the erstwhile Cochin State. It marked the journey of the King, with his followers, from Tripunithura to the Thrikkakara Vamana temple for participating in the Onam festival.
The main highlight of the Athachamayam festival is a colorful procession – exhibiting the rich cultural tradition of Kerala. The glittering procession includes caparisoned elephants, color floats and tableau displaying episodes from Hindu Puranas, epics and also those having social message.
The main highlight of the Athachamayam festival is a colorful procession – exhibiting the rich cultural tradition of Kerala. The glittering procession includes caparisoned elephants, color floats and tableau displaying episodes from Hindu Puranas, epics and also those having social message.
Numerous Athapookalam, or floral carpets, a major highlight of Onam festival is displayed during Athachamayam.
Kerala is home to numerous traditional art forms and majority of them will be on display during the Athachamayam procession. Theyyam, Kummattikali, Kavadi, Thiruvathirakali, Kathakali, Karakattam, Mayilattam, Ammankudam, Aattakavadi and Pulikali are some of the traditional art forms that are usually part of the processions. Traditional Kerala music like Panchavadyam, Chenda Melam etc provide music to the Athachamayam procession.
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