Kollam Corporation to kick off 10-Day ‘Onaravam’ celebrations on August 20
Kollam Corporation is set to host its ten-day 'Onaravam' festival starting August 20, featuring cultural performances, processions, and musical shows. The event will be inaugurated by the Local Self-Government Minister and will conclude with a traditional folk art presentation.
Why it matters
The festival serves as a significant cultural event for the local community, promoting traditional arts and regional tourism.
Kollam Corporation’s annual Onam celebrations ‘Onaravam’ will feature a ten-day lineup of cultural programmes starting Thursday (August 20, 2026 ). Local Self-Government Minister K.M. Shaji will officially inaugurate the festival at the C. Kesavan Memorial Town Hall at 3.30 p.m. on the opening day. The inauguration ceremony will be chaired by Mayor A. K. Hafeez, with Ministers Shibu Baby John, Bindhu Krishna, and P. C. Vishnunadh in attendance alongside N. K. Premachandran MP and Vishnu Mohan MLA.
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