16 AUG 2026
Athachamayam
Athachamayam is a spectacular cultural fiesta that marks the formal beginning of the ten-day Onam festival in Kerala. Held in Tripunithura, Kochi, it commemorates the legendary victory of the Raja of Kochi and his traditional ceremonial march from the palace to the Thrikkakara Temple.
The event features a massive street parade showcasing the diverse folk arts of the region, including Chenda Melam, Theyyam, and Kavadiaattam, alongside beautifully decorated floats. It is a rare occasion where various art forms and communities converge, symbolizing secularism and the vibrant royal heritage of the erstwhile Kochi Kingdom.
Athachamayam is a spectacular cultural fiesta that marks the formal beginning of the ten-day Onam festival in Kerala. Held in Tripunithura, Kochi, it commemorates the legendary victory of the Raja of Kochi and his traditional ceremonial march from the palace to the Thrikkakara Temple.
The event features a massive street parade showcasing the diverse folk arts of the region, including Chenda Melam, Theyyam, and Kavadiaattam, alongside beautifully decorated floats. It is a rare occasion where various art forms and communities converge, symbolizing secularism and the vibrant royal heritage of the erstwhile Kochi Kingdom.
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