Welcome to the vibrant world of Malayalam festivals! Steeped in tradition, culture, and spirituality, the Malayalam Festivals Calendar 2024 is your gateway to a year filled with joyous celebrations, religious fervor, and community gatherings.
The land of Kerala, nestled in the lush greenery of southwestern India, beckons you to immerse yourself in its rich tapestry of festivals, each offering a glimpse into the state's colorful heritage and age-old customs.
From the dazzling lights of Onam to the solemn prayers of Vishu, from the rhythmic beats of Thiruvathira to the joyous processions of Thrissur Pooram, the Malayalam calendar is replete with occasions that unite people across generations and communities.
Whether you're a local resident, an expatriate yearning for a taste of home, or a curious traveler eager to explore Kerala's cultural mosaic, this calendar serves as your compass to navigate through a year brimming with festivities.
Join us as we embark on a journey through time, exploring the significance, rituals, and unique charm of each festival that adorns the Malayalam calendar in 2024.
Malayalam Festivals Calendar 2024
| Malayalam Festivals | Malayalam Festivals Date | Tithi |
| Hanuman Jayanthi *Tamil | January 11, 2024, Thursday |
Margashirsha, Krishna Amavasi
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| Makaram Sankramam | January 15, 2024, Monday |
Dhanu to Makaram transit of Sun
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| Pongal | January 15, 2024, Monday |
on Makaram Sankramam day
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| Makaravilakku | January 15, 2024, Monday |
based on Solar calendar
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| Thai Pooyam | January 25, 2024, Thursday |
based on Solar calendar
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| Kumbham Sankramam | February 13, 2024, Tuesday |
Makaram to Kumbham transit of Sun
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| Attukal Pongal | February 25, 2024, Sunday |
based on Malayalam calendar
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| Shivarathri | March 8, 2024, Friday |
Magha, Krishna Chaturdasi
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| Meenam Sankramam | March 14, 2024, Thursday |
Kumbham to Meenam transit of Sun
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| Painkuni Uthram | March 25, 2024, Monday |
Uthiram Nakshatram in Panguni month
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| Chandra Grahan *Upachchaya | March 25, 2024, Monday |
occurs during Pournami
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| Surya Grahan *Purna | April 8, 2024, Monday |
occurs during Amavasi
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| Matsyavathara Dinam | April 11, 2024, Thursday |
Chaitra, Shukla Trutheeya
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| Metam Sankramam | April 13, 2024, Saturday |
Meenam to Metam transit of Sun
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| Solar New Year | April 13, 2024, Saturday |
first day of Hindu Solar calendar
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| Vishu | April 14, 2024, Sunday |
based on Solar calendar
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| Shree Rama Navami | April 17, 2024, Wednesday |
Chaitra, Shukla Navami
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| Thrissur Pooram | April 20, 2024, Saturday |
based on Malayalam calendar
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| Chitra Pournami | April 23, 2024, Tuesday |
based on Solar calendar
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| Parashurama Jayanthi | May 10, 2024, Friday |
Vaishakha, Shukla Trutheeya
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| Akshaya Trithiya | May 10, 2024, Friday |
Vaishakha, Shukla Trutheeya
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| Shree Shankara Jayanthi | May 12, 2024, Sunday |
Vaishakha, Shukla Panchami
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| Itavam Sankramam | May 14, 2024, Tuesday |
Metam to Itavam transit of Sun
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| Narasimha Jayanthi | May 21, 2024, Tuesday |
Vaishakha, Shukla Chaturdasi
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| Kurmavathara Dinam | May 23, 2024, Thursday |
Vaishakha, Shukla Pournami
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| Mithunam Sankramam | June 15, 2024, Saturday |
Itavam to Mithunam transit of Sun
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| Karkatakam Sankramam | July 16, 2024, Tuesday |
Mithunam to Karkadakam transit of Sun
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| Guru Poornima | July 21, 2024, Sunday |
Ashadha, Shukla Pournami
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| Chingam Sankramam | August 16, 2024, Friday |
Karkadakam to Chingam transit of Sun
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| Malayalam New Year | August 17, 2024, Saturday |
first day of Chingam Masam
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| Avani Avittam |
August 19, 2024, Monday
|
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| Ashtami Rohini | August 26, 2024, Monday |
based on Solar calendar
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| Varaha Jayanthi | September 6, 2024, Friday |
Bhadrapada, Shukla Trutheeya
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| Kerala Vinayaka Chathurthi | September 7, 2024, Saturday |
Chingam, Shukla Chathurthi
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| Rishi Panchami | September 8, 2024, Sunday |
Bhadrapada, Shukla Panchami
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| Vamana Jayanthi | September 15, 2024, Sunday |
Bhadrapada, Shukla Dwadasi
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| Onam | September 15, 2024, Sunday |
Sun in Chingam & Shravana Nakshatra
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| Vishwakarma Puja | September 16, 2024, Monday |
on Kanni Sankramam day
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| Kanni Sankramam | September 16, 2024, Monday |
Chingam to Kanni transit of Sun
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| Chandra Grahan *Anshika | September 18, 2024, Wednesday |
occurs during Pournami
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| Surya Grahan *Valayakara | October 2, 2024, Wednesday |
occurs during Amavasi
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| Navarathri | October 3, 2024, Thursday |
Ashwina, Shukla Pradhama
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| Durgashtami | October 11, 2024, Friday |
Ashwina, Shukla Ashtami
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| Maha Navami | October 12, 2024, Saturday |
Ashwina, Shukla Navami
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| Vijayadashami | October 13, 2024, Sunday |
Ashwina, Shukla Dasami
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| Vidyarambham Day | October 13, 2024, Sunday |
Ashwina, Shukla Dasami
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| Thulam Sankramam | October 17, 2024, Thursday |
Kanni to Thulam transit of Sun
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| Diwali | November 1, 2024, Friday |
Ashwina, Krishna Amavasi
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| Vrischikam Sankramam | November 16, 2024, Saturday |
Thulam to Vrishchikam transit of Sun
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| Mandalakala Begins | November 16, 2024, Saturday |
based on Malayalam calendar
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| Geeta Dinam | December 11, 2024, Wednesday |
Margashirsha, Shukla Ekadasi
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| Guruvayur Ekadasi | December 11, 2024, Wednesday |
based on Solar calendar
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| Karthigai Deepam | December 13, 2024, Friday |
based on Solar calendar
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| Dhanu Sankramam | December 15, 2024, Sunday |
Vrishchikam to Dhanu transit of Sun
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| Mandalakala Pooja | December 26, 2024, Thursday |
based on Malayalam calendar
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| Hanuman Jayanthi *Tamil | December 30, 2024, Monday |
Margashirsha, Krishna Amavasi
|
Conclusion:
As the year draws to a close, we bid adieu to another chapter in the kaleidoscope of Malayalam festivals. Each celebration, with its own set of rituals and traditions, has woven its magic, fostering bonds of camaraderie, spirituality, and cultural pride.
From the vibrant colors of Pongala to the mesmerizing rhythms of Theyyam, from the solemn prayers of Ramadan to the jubilant processions of Christmas, the festivals of Kerala have once again showcased the state's rich tapestry of diversity and unity.
As we look forward to the dawn of a new year, let us carry with us the memories of these joyous occasions, cherishing the moments of togetherness and reflection they have bestowed upon us. May the spirit of camaraderie and celebration continue to illuminate our lives, transcending barriers and fostering harmony in the years to come.
Until we meet again to herald the arrival of another festive season, let us cherish the cultural treasures that adorn the Malayalam calendar, keeping alive the timeless traditions that define the soul of Kerala. Shubham Bhavatu, May all be auspicious!