Kerala

wildlife

An Indian bison (Bos gaurus), also known as gaur, is observed grazing on a grassy hillside in Pampadum Shola National Park. The animal feeds on fresh green vegetation spread across the slope.

coastline · boats

Welcome to the stunning coastal town of Kovalam, one of Kerala’s most famous beach destinations, known for its sweeping shores, lively fishing communities, and the powerful waves of the Arabian Sea.

wildlife · birds

Observe the fascinating behaviour of the Greater Flameback (Chrysocolaptes guttacristatus), a striking woodpecker species, in its natural habitat at Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, Kerala, India.

boats · sport

Captain of the winning team from the last snake boat race held in 2019 along with his enthusiastic teammates. Vallam kali (vaḷḷaṃ kaḷi, literally: boat game) is a traditional boat race in Kerala, India.

monsoon

Locals of Kerala and people from all over the country flew down to Kerala in August 2018 to help their fellow citizens in grim times. With food and medical supplies being brought to the state and also carried to the villages.

flowers · forest

Ixora flowering shrubs at a nursery in Kerala, around Allepey / Aleppey. Ixora is a genus of flowering plants in the Rubiaceae family. It consists of tropical evergreen trees and shrubs and holds around 500 species.

livestock

The Chenda is a cylindrical percussion instrument used widely in the state of Kerala, and Tulu Nadu of Karnataka State in India. In Tulu Nadu it is known as chande.

boats · sport

Nehru Trophy Boat Race, the most colourful water sport in Kerala. This prestigious cultural event of Kerala has been attracting people from all over the world.

boats · sport

Oarsmen racing hard to finish first in the finals of the Nehru Trophy boat race. Kerala's famous Nehru trophy boat race fosters a sense of unity and fraternity and sports man spirit event and attaching foreign tourists also.

boats · sport

Kerala's famous Nehru trophy boat race fosters a sense of unity and fraternity and sports man spirit event and attaching foreign tourists also. Nehru Trophy Boat Race, the most colourful water sport in Kerala.

boats · river

The Champakulam boat race in Kerala draws a lot of tourists from all over India. Champakkulam boat race is the first in the list of all boat races that are held in Kerala.

boats · sport

Support and rescue boats operate alongside traditional Chundan Vallam snake boats during a Vallam Kali (snake boat race) in Kerala, India.

boats · sport

A traditional Vallam Kali preparation scene unfolds in the backwaters of Kerala as crew members ready a long wooden snake boat ahead of the famous races.

school · festival

One can see Kerala police officials, students from different schools practicing parade for Independence Day celebration in India.

festival

28th International film festival of India in Kovalam in Kerala. One can see the Kovalam beach resort and a banner on the wall of it with a welcome note for delegates written over it.

Popularly known as "Queen of spices", small cardamom of commerce is an important and popular flavouring material and spice. The useful part is the dried mature fruit. It is usually referred to as capsule.

politics

Indian police practicing parade before Independence Day in Kerala. Independence Day, observed annually on 15 August, is a National Holiday in India commemorating the nation's independence from the British Empire on 15 August 1947.

school · politics

One can see Kerala police officials along with students from different schools practicing parade ahead of Independence Day, India.

river · birds

The lush green scenery along the backwaters of Kerala, India. A dense forest of coconut palm trees lines the water's edge. The calm water features reflections of the surrounding greenery and some small ducks swimming.