Cultural Festival · Kerala
Pulikali, Thrissur
Swaraj Round, Thrissur
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Thrissur’s Onam-season street parade of painted tiger dancers.
At Onam, teams of performers painted as tigers and leopards dance through Swaraj Round in Thrissur to the beat of drums.
Planning a visit
- When: Dates to be announced. The next dates have not been announced yet, and the usual month is not confirmed in our sources.
- Where: Swaraj Round, Thrissur, Kerala.
- Book stays early if your dates fall on the main days: towns fill up around popular fairs and festivals.
Sources
Last checked 27 October 2026. Dates and arrangements are set by the organisers and can change.
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