Cochin Carnival 2025
Your complete guide to Cochin Carnival 2025 in Fort Kochi—event timings, venues, competitions, and the famous Pappanji burning.
Events
Happening!
Kochi’s Burning Pappanji
Experience Pappanji, Fort Kochi’s New Year ritual. This midnight burning of a giant effigy celebrates Kerala’s deep Portuguese and Jewish history.
6 Dec '25 - 30 Jan '26: A photographic journey with archaeology
Visit Kara in Fort Kochi for a photographic journey with archaeology. Artist Mohamed A shows how prehistoric sites and artifacts can be art.
The Ultimate Guide & Map to the Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2025 Venues & Opening Week
Opening week runs Dec 12–17. Follow our daily schedule to find art events, performances, and gallery walkthroughs in Fort Kochi and Mattancherry.
Nov 4, 2025 - Calling Volunteers for Fort Kochi Beach Clean Up
Join the Fort Kochi beach clean up on Nov 4. Meet other volunteers at 7:30 AM to help keep our coast clean.
Mattancherry Visual Documentation Walk
Explore Mattancherry’s history on a visual walk this Nov 23. Meet at 7:30 AM to archive fading walls and nameboards.
Clay Play Session - A hands-on ceramic workshop for kids
Enroll your kids in a hands on clay workshop this Sunday, Nov 2, at 3 PM. Hosted by Forplay Society in Mattancherry, this free session is for ages 6 to 12.