Several cultural, religious, and public events are lined up across Kerala today, including the screening of Bharathan’s classic film 'Thazhvaram', the Antilia Bali Island Fest, and the Aerobic Gymnastics National Championship in Kochi.

Ernakulam

• Elamkulam St Mary’s Soonoro Simhasana Church: 'Ettu Nombu' observance and Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Holy Mass at Mooninmel Altar – 7.30 am; Intercessory Prayer; Flag-lowering ceremony.
• Kadavanthra Regional Sports Centre: Aerobic Gymnastics National Championship organised by the Kerala Gymnastics Association in collaboration with the Gymnastics Federation of India. Inauguration by Minister V Abdurahiman – 8 am.
• Vyttila Marthoma Guidance Centre: Mega Onam Gathering of St Thomas College Kozhencherry Alumni, Kochi Chapter – 10 am.
• Ernakulathappan Ground: Antilia Bali Island Fest – 11 am.
• KUNST Gallery, Mattancherry: Contemporary art exhibition “On Hold, Remembering the Pandemic” by Anil B Krishna – 4 pm.
• Changampuzha Cultural Centre: Screening of the film “Thazhvaram” directed by Bharathan – 6 pm.

Kottayam

• Nagampadam Ground: Onam Fest – 11 am.
• Press Club Hall: Kerala Newspaper Employees Federation (KNEF) State Conference. Media Seminar,  inauguration by MLA Chandy Oommen – 3 pm
• Police Parade Ground: Closing ceremony of District-level Onam Celebrations. Cultural procession begins – 4 pm.
• Thirunakkara Ground: Public meeting inauguration by Minister V N Vasavan; Felicitation to actor Vijayaraghavan; Folk music program – 5.30 pm.
• Vazhoor Farmers’ Cooperative Bank (renovated head office building): Inauguration by Minister V N Vasavan – 10 am.
• Kudamaloor St Mary’s Church: Ettu Nombu observance and Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. Holy Mass – 7 am and 11 am.