Festivals of Kozhikode Calicut

Malabar Mahotsavam

Malabar Mahotsavam is a cultural extravaganza that showcases the centuries old rich cultural heritage of Kerala.

The event is at Mananchira maidan (ground) in the heart of Kozhikode town from 13th to 16th January every year.

The festival highlights musical concerts, performances of various classical dances like Kathakali, Mohiniyattom, Ottanthullal etc and ritual artforms like Koothu, Thewam, Thira etc.

The festival is also an occasion to relish the native cuisines and enjoy mind blowing firework displays.