Chittanda houses all major world religions.Though all communities are spread across the Village. Members of a community actively participate in a festival of another religious group.
The tropical climate with copious shower has ensured a never-ending supply of fresh fruits, vegetables, cereals, nuts, and spices.Cereals, nuts, herbs and grains also grow copiously here. The staple diet of the people here is rice, since it is grown in abundance.
Spectacular visual effects and stunning music are hallmarks of Chittanda's performing arts. In a land which cannot boast of monumental architectural feats, unlike many other parts of Kerala, the performing arts, both individually and collectively, make up for the lost magnificence. No other State in India can match the grandeur and creativity of Kerala's performing arts. The classical and ritual arts of Chittanda have always enjoyed a rich patronage, from the people of Chittanda to the neighbouring villages.

The colorful mosaic of Chittanda festivals and fairs is as diverse as the land, is an expression of the spirit of celebration, that is an essential part of the Village. Observed with enthusiasm and gaiety, festivals are like gems, ornamenting the crown of Chittanda tradition and culture. Round the year the fests keep Chittanda life vibrant and interludes in the mundane affairs of life.
Every season turns up new festivals, each a true celebration of the bounties of nature. The festivals exhibits an eternal harmony of spirit. Packed with fun and excitement, festivals are occasions to clean and decorate houses, to get together with friends and relatives and to exchange gifts. New attire, dance, music and ritual, all add to their joyful rhythm. It is a time for prayer, for pageantry and processions.....a time to rejoice.