Key events in Kerala today: Great Bombay Circus, exotic birds exhibition mark Dec 21

Film discussion in Thiruvananthapuram, Christmas celebrations in Kottayam, Great Bombay Circus in Kochi and exhibition of exotic birds in Kozhikode are among the major events in Kerala on Sunday. 

Thiruvananthapuram

• Kottaykkakam Karthika Thirunal Theatre: Presentation of the Vayalar–Kamukara Purushothaman Award instituted by the Vayalar Ramavarma Cultural Forum. Minister GR Anil will present the award – 5.30 pm.
• Kowdiar Uday Palace Convention Centre: CREDAI Property Expo – 10.00 am.
• Vyloppilli Samskrithi Bhavan: Painting exhibition by Subin Abraham – 10.00 am.
• Sreerekha Hall, Vyloppilli Samskrithi Bhavan: Inauguration of an advanced Vedic studies camp organised by the Kashyapa Centre for Vedic Studies – 10.00 am.
• Press Club: Presentation of Prathibha Awards by the Film Employees Functional Organisation – 2.00 pm.
• Poojappura Achutha Menon Centre: Poets' meet organised by the Samanvayam discussion forum – 3.00 pm.
• Aries Plus Theatre: Film discussion organised by the Prem Nazir Movie Club – 5.45 pm.
• Fine Arts College: C College art exhibition – 11.00 am.
• Sreekaryam Tat Tvam Asi Atmavidya Vedi: Lecture by Swami Durgananda Saraswathi on Advaitic experience – 4.30 pm.
• Thycaud Ganesham: As part of the Surya Festival, talk and poetry discussion by Jayashankar and Sreekumaran Thampi – 6.45 pm.
• Manakkad Chinmaya Padmanabha: Hanuman Chalisa chanting as part of Hanuman Jayanti – 10.00 am.
• LMS Compound: Inauguration of Trivandrum Fest – 6.00 pm.
• Ambalamukku Perur Sree Krishna Temple: Dashavatara Charthu – Parasurama – 6.15 pm.
• Vizhinjam Mullur Panavila Kaverikkad Dharma Sastha Temple: Mandala Pooja festival; flag hoisting – 6.50 pm.

Kottayam

• Kottayam Cheriyapally premises: Parish Christmas celebrations and annual meet of spiritual organisations – 5.30 pm.
• Kottayam Lourdes Church Hall: Sadvartha 2025 — a Christmas evening organised by the Pithruvedi. Family gathering, food fest and raffle – 6.30 pm.
• Kottayam Children's Library Hall: Preparatory service for Prarthanalaya Ministry Fellowship 2026. Sister Raji Shaji – 11.00 am.
• Vazhapparambil Complex, Puthuppally: Annual conference of End Time Revival Ministry. Pastor Lazar V Mathew; music ministry by Shajan and team – 5.00 pm.
• IPC Philadelphia Church Ground, Kavalachira, Puthuppally: Kavalachira Convention. Sermon by Pastor Shibu K Mathew – 6.00 pm.
• Holy Family Church Nazareth Parish Hall, Mudiyurkara: Christmas Night 2025. Carol song competition organised by Pithruvedi and Mathruvedi. Inauguration by Fr Philip Nelppurapparambil – 7.00 pm.

Kochi

• Kaloor Khadi Tower: Christmas–New Year fair – 10.00 am.
• Ernakulathappan Ground: Gandhi Shilp Bazaar – Cochin Craft Fair organised by the Union Ministry of Textiles – 10.00 am.
• Attipetty School, TKC Road, Vaduthala: Annual general body meeting of the Hindu–Muslim–Christian Association – 10.30 am.
• TDM Hall: Valedictory of the centenary celebrations of the Ernakulam Karayogam. Seminar on women’s and children’s safety inaugurated by MLA Uma Thomas – 10.30 am; honouring of couples married 50 years ago – 12.30 pm; musical evening by Biju Narayanan – 6.30 pm.
• Manappattiparambu, Kaloor: Great Bombay Circus – 1.00 pm, 4.00 pm and 7.00 pm.
• NSS Karayogam Hall, Pallipparambu Road, Kaloor: Christmas celebrations and reception for newly elected corporation councillors organised by the Kaloor Merchants Union – 3.30 pm.
• Changampuzha Cultural Centre, Edappally: Changampuzha Festival. Talk titled ‘An Introduction to Nalacharitham’ – 3.30 pm; Kathakali Nalacharitham (Day 1) – 5.30 pm.
• Soyuz Library, Kadavanthra: Talk by former mayor KJ Sohan on ‘Local Governance and Democracy’ – 4.00 pm.
• Tejas Auditorium, Palarivattom: Christmas carol service of St George Orthodox Valiyapally, Palarivattom – 6.00 pm.
• Ernakulam Shiva Temple: Mandala festival; karaoke devotional music programme – 6.30 pm.
• Thammanam Vinoda Library: Annual celebrations. Blood donation camp – 9.30 am; inaugural meeting – 6.30 pm; followed by an evergreen songs night.
• Salem Mar Thoma Church, Convent Road: Christmas carol service ‘Tiny Miracle’ – 6.00 pm.
• Pallikkavu Devi Temple, Vaduthala: Mandala Chirappu festival. Chenda Melam – 6.30 pm; Chirappu pooja – 7.00 pm.

Kozhikode

• Gokulam Mall: Exhibition of exotic birds organised by the Agriculture Association of Kerala – 10.00 am.
• Academy Art Gallery: Photo exhibition ‘The Last Sky’ by Dr SS Santhosh Kumar – 11.00 am.
• Academy Art Gallery: Photo exhibition by Shaju John – 11.00 am.
• Jubilee Hall, Kandamkulam: Oath-taking ceremony of newly elected Corporation ward councillors. District Collector Snehal Kumar Singh – 11.30 am.
• KP Kesavamenon Hall: Civil rights protection pledge meeting on the SIR stance, organised by the State People’s Defence Committee. Inauguration by Parakkal Prabhakaran – 3.00 pm.
• KM Kuttikrishnan Memorial AITUC Hall: Organising committee meeting of the State conference of the All Kerala Indus Motors Employees Union – 3.00 pm.
• Capcon City, Pantheerankavu: Shobhika Wedding rebranding celebration. Inauguration by Minister PA Mohammed Riyas – 3.30 pm.
• Ashabhavan, Vellimadukunnu: Donation of a water purifier to Ashabhavan by Kattangal Amala Rural Health Centre. Inauguration by Human Rights Commission judicial member K. Baiju Nath – 4.00 pm.
• Parthasarathy Temple, Govindapuram: Inauguration of the Bhagavatha Sapthaha Yajna by Malabar Devaswom Division chairman Padiyeri Gopalakrishnan – 4.00 pm.
• Vellayil West GUP School: Reunion of those who completed their studies at Vellayil UP School over the past 65 years. Inauguration by Assistant Commissioner TK Ashraf – 4.00 pm.
• Vagbhatananda Gurudeva Memorial Reading Room, Eranjipalam: Karaoke music programme ‘Pattunjaal’ – 4.00 pm.
• Vedi Auditorium: Release of a short story collection authored by Rajan Maniyedath. PR Nathan will release the book – 4.00 pm.
• Near Panniyankara Mosque: Felicitation of senior journalist PK Mohammed (Manu Sahib) as part of the Alaviya Platinum Jubilee celebrations – 4.00 pm.
• Sreekrishna Temple, Ambalappadu Kandamvalli, Iruvallur: Lighting of the ceremonial lamp for the Bhagavatha Sapthaha Yajna – 5.00 pm.
• Government Medical College Stadium: Inauguration of Season 7 of the Americas Masters Super League football tournament organised by Kerala Masters. MP MK Raghavan will inaugurate – 5.30 pm.
• Town Hall: Music programme organised by Golden Melodies of Calicut – 5.30 pm.
• EMS Stadium: Bike race organised by the Indian Super Cross Racing League. Inauguration by Hindi film actor Salman Khan – 6.00 pm.
• Nellikode Vishnu Temple: Bhagavatha Sapthaha Yajna led by Kallamvalli Jayan Namboothiri – 6.15 pm.
• Beypore Harbour Engineering Hall: Inauguration of the organising committee office of the Beypore Water Fest – 6.30 pm.
• Kuttichira Open Hall: Rafi–Kishore–Mukesh musical evening organised by Rafi Ki Yaadein Sajjad – 6.30 pm.
• Korampilakkat Bhagavathi Temple: Mandala celebrations; musical evening – 7.00 pm.
• Kollangottu Ayyappa Temple: Mandala Mahotsavam; Karppoorazhi ritual – 7.45 pm.