Pulikali

When:
September 11, 2026 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
2026-09-11T14:00:00+05:30
2026-09-11T18:00:00+05:30
Where:
Swaraj Round Thrissur
Swaraj Round W
Thrissur, Kerala
India
Cost:
Free

Pulikkali is a grand spectacle which has become synonymous with the Onam festival in Kerala, and it is an event that you should never miss. Pulikali forms an integral part of the Onam festivival and it attracts thousands of people to the Thrissur city. A striking feature of this folk art is the colorful appearance of the performers.

Pulikali The Tiger Dance

Pulikali The Tiger Dance

Read More about Pulikali

Puli means Tiger or Leopard and Kali means Play in Malayalam so Pulikkali literal means the ‘Play of the Tigers’ or Tiger Dance. Pulikkali is a recreational folk art from the state of Kerala in which the performance revolve around the theme of tiger hunting.

Event date: 28th Aug 2018 – Puroruttadi  Day (Third day after Thiruonam)

Venue: Swaraj Round

Location: Swaraj Round

District: Thrissur

Getting there:

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Nearest railway station: Thrissur, about a kilometer
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 54 kms