August 12, Athachamayam.

Athachamayam is a cultural festival that marks the beginning of Onam. The festival is a rare opportunity to witness all the folk art forms of Kerala. Processions are carried to represent the King of Kochi and his entourage, to commemorate the King’s victory. The caravan is accompanied by caparisoned elephants, floats, musical ensembles, and a variety of folk art forms.