Where flowers bloom and the city celebrates in colour and light.

The Vasantholsavam is a much-loved annual festival held at the scenic Kanakakkunnu Palace grounds in Thiruvananthapuram, celebrating the beauty of spring, flowers, and Kerala’s cultural heritage. Organized by the Kerala Tourism Department and DTPC, the festival features vibrant floral exhibitions, artistic garden layouts, illuminated displays, and a variety of cultural programmes including music, dance, and folk performances. Alongside flower competitions, food stalls and leisure activities, Vasantholsavam creates a lively festive atmosphere that attracts families, tourists, and art lovers, making it one of the most colourful seasonal celebrations in the capital city.

Beyond flowers and lights, Vasantholsavam embraces a cultural dimension with art displays, trade fairs, food festivals, amusement elements and performances that celebrate local heritage and community spirit. It draws large crowds of residents and visitors, fostering joy, harmony and a sense of celebration during one of the busiest tourist seasons in Kerala. In essence, the festival is not just a visual treat but a reflection of Kerala’s cultural richness and hospitality, offering a unique way to usher in the New Year amid colours, lights and nature’s splendour.