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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