Festival
Kerala Piravi
State formation day — the birth of modern Kerala on 1 November 1956.
About
Kerala Piravi marks the formation of the modern state of Kerala on 1 November 1956, when Malayalam-speaking regions of Travancore–Cochin, Malabar, and Kasaragod were united. Each year the day is observed with official ceremonies and cultural programmes celebrating Kerala’s language, arts, and shared identity.
Season
1 November
Type
State formation day
Highlights
Cultural programmes, civic celebrations
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