Kerala

ceremony · dance

Padayani, also called Padeni, (from the word for military formations) is a traditional folk dance and a ritual art from the central portion of the Indian state of Kerala.

boats · sport

A thrilling traditional snake boat race is taking place in the scenic backwaters of Kerala. Long, narrow boats filled with teams of rowers move in perfect rhythm, paddling rapidly through the water.

festival · politics

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

forest · wildlife

Elephant Training Center or 'Elephant Kraal' is an elephant training center in Kodanad is adjacent to a mini zoo, run by the Forest Department of the Government of Kerala.

coastline · aerial

Canals of backwaters, with palm trees and paddy fields on both sides, small islands in the backwaters with palm trees, is what one gets to see from the air when in Cherai in Kerala. 4K gives a different feel to this beautiful landscape.

school · politics

School children from different schools practicing parade for 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…

monsoon

NDRF teams collaborated with Kerala's local disaster management authorities to carry out elaborate rescue efforts in Koorg. Rescuers are battling torrential rains to save residents, with more than 200,000 people left homeless in camps.

festival · temple

The famous Chamayavilakku is a unique festival which is held at the Kottankulangara Sree Devi Temple, Chavara near Kollam, Kerala where thousands of men irrespective of their religious faith get dressed up as women to offer prayers to the G…

festival · temple

Indian men cross dress as women to please goddess during annual Chamayavilakku festival at Kottankulangara Sree Devi Temple, Chavara near Kollam, Kerala.

boats · street food

We have learnt about the Kerala snake boat races, and seen how tourists from all over throng the state in these months to watch the famous boat races. Let us look at another type of boat from Kerala--the houseboat or the kettuvellam.

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.

lake · river

One fine monsoon evening in Kerala, a placid view of floating Water Hyacinth and coconut trees on the banks of Vembanad Lake in the Alleppey district of Kerala, India.

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

Tourist boat and race boats sailing down the backwaters of Kerala, India during Champakulam Boat Race 2014. Kerala is well-known for its water bodies that take the form of canals, backwaters and rivers.

boats · river

Volunteers carry sound system on a boat for the Champakulam boat race in Kerala. Kerala is well-known for its water bodies that take the form of canals, backwaters and rivers.

boats · village

Villagemen prepare the snakeboa for the snakeboat race for the Vallamkali (Boatrace), which is very unique in these parts of God's Own Country, Kerala.

village · hills

Different varieties of water fowls are found at the Veli tourist village, a famous picnic spot in Thiruvanathapuram, Kerala. Veli tourist village a picnic spot in Thiruvanathapuram. Coconut plants on the side of the Veli Tourist village.

livestock

Cows grazing in green grasses that contain high-starch, high-energy food. Cattle (colloquially cows) are the most common type of large domesticated ungulates.

boats · sport

Snake boats take to the Kerala backwaters during preparations for a Vallam Kali boat race in Kerala, India.

birds · wildlife

The White-cheeked Barbet is observed in Pampadum Shola National Park in Kerala, South India, within the Western Ghats. The bird is positioned among dense foliage in the Shola forest ecosystem.

coastline

In this video from the beautiful Kovalam Beach in Kerala, we see five hardworking fisherfolk gathering fish from their nets along the shoreline.

boats · sport

The beat keeps the rowers in sync and hlps push them to a grueling pace for the race. Vallam kali (vaḷḷaṃ kaḷi, literally: boat game) is a traditional boat race in Kerala, India. It is a form of canoe racing, and uses paddled war canoes.