Swathi Festival

Swathi festival is an event of music organised by the Government of Kerala every year in the last week of January. The venue for this is the famous Kuthiramalika Palace, Thiruvananthapuram. The Swathi Festival reflects the musical traditions of the land and showcases the musical talents of individuals from each and every nook and corner of the country. The Kuthiramalika Palace is chosen as the venue for this event. The famous king of the erstwhile state of Travancore Swathi Thirunal was a celebrated poet and musician as well. He had composed many of his memorable verses in this palace itself. So there could not have been any better place to carry on the musical legacy of this gifted man. On this occasion a large number of eminent musical personalities from all over the country gather at the Kuthiramalika Palace in Thiruvananthapuram. It is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to enjoy the musical shows that are put up by them. The sheer variety and brilliance of Indian Classical Music is sure to leave everyone spell bound. The Swathi Musical Festival in Kerala is a superb musical gathering which helps you to comprehend the richness of Indian classical music. It also gives the talented individuals belonging to this sphere of performing art the chance to display their aptitude.