In the popular imagination, Kerala is often defined by its monsoons—those torrential, life-giving downpours that drench the Western Ghats and flood the paddy fields. However, tucked between the receding chill of winter and the impending deluge of the southwest monsoon lies a fleeting, magical interlude: Spring. Unlike the harsh, biting spring of temperate lands, spring in Kerala is a gentle awakening, a period of moderation that serves as nature’s deep breath before the rains.
Other springtime festivals include: