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Kerala’s iconic harvest festival, Onam, began in Tripunithura with the vibrant Athachamayam parade, marking the ceremonial start of the state’s 10-day festivities. Bathed in bright sunlight and accompanied by energetic performances, Onam 2025 promises a mix of timeless tradition and contemporary celebration.
Athachamayam 2025: A Grand Cultural Showcase
Historic Significance
Taking place in Tripunithura, the erstwhile seat of the Kochi royal family, Athachamayam is a celebration of Kerala’s rich cultural heritage. This year, the pleasant weather added to the grandeur, attracting thousands of spectators eager to witness a convergence of classical arts, folk traditions, and social narratives.
Procession Highlights
Onam 2025, Athachamayam 2025, Kerala festival, Tripunithura Onam, Kerala cultural parade, Athapookkalam, traditional art forms Kerala, Onam celebrationsA 60-foot Athapookkalam (floral carpet) created by 150 members of Sayahna Souhruda Kootayma using 1,500 kg of flowers became the centerpiece at Thekkinkad Maidan near Vadakkumnathan Temple, showcasing the intricacy and vibrancy of Onam’s floral artistry.
Diverse Parade of Traditions
The procession, led by costumed representations of Mahabali and Vamana, featured:
59 traditional art forms including theyyam, kummatti, kathakali, kolkali, margamkali, pulikali, and kalaripayattu.
Over 50 cultural troupes, including students and local performers, dressed as mythological characters, animals, and political figures.
Nineteen thematic floats highlighting contemporary social issues such as drug abuse, integrating modern relevance into age-old celebrations.
Fusing Tradition With Popular Culture
The parade also embraced modern entertainment, featuring impersonations of popular film characters and icons such as Empuran, Pushpa, Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, and Kalabhavan Mani, delighting younger spectators and tourists while bridging traditional and contemporary culture.
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