Kerala

music · dance

Man moves his eyeballs back and forth, up and down, perfectly in synch with a constantly changing drum beat in Kerala, India.

festival · temple

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

The Red banana has several names, depending on its growing region, including the Red Spanish, Red Cuban, Colorado or Lal kela. Its official botanical name is Red Dacca.

festival · temple

Chenda melam being performed on the occasion of Chamayavilakku celebration in Kerala. The famous Chamayavilakku is a unique festival which is held at the Kottankulangara Sree Devi Temple, Chavara near Kollam, Kerala where thousands of men i…

festival · temple

Young Indian boys dress as girls during annual Chamayavilakku festival at Kottankulangara Sree Devi Temple, Chavara near Kollam, Kerala.

politics · temple

The entry of two women into the hill shrine, the first time since the Supreme Court in September 2018 lifted the age-linked ban on the entry of women devotees, has triggered massive protests in Kerala.

festival · temple

From above, the Palakunnu Festival at Palakunnu Sree Bhagavathi Temple in Kasaragod, North Kerala, comes alive in a breathtaking night view.

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…

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.

lake · river

One can see Punnamada Resort houseboat ready to depart on Vembanad Lake. The houseboats in Kerala are an ideal way to unwind and spend some quiet moments that will rejuvenate your soul.

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 · 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.

river · railway

Thuthapuzha River is one of the main tributaries of the Bharathapuzha River, the second-longest river in Kerala, south India. Pallippuram is a village near Pattambi, Kerala, India.

boats · river

People gather at Pamba river to witness Champakulam boat race. Boatmen in full action during the Champakulam boat race celebration. The Champakulam boat race is held annually in Kerala.

Flacourtia inermis plantation in Kerala, India. Flacourtia inermis, known commonly as lovi-lovi, or batoko plum, is a species of flowering plant native to the Philippines, but which has naturalized in tropical Asia and Africa.

boats · river

Champakkulam boat race is the first in the list of all boat races that are held in Kerala. Kerela is popular for its winding stretches of backwater and so different types of boat races could be held during the harvest season of the state.

boats · river

Champakulam boat race is the first in the list of all boat races that are held in Kerala. Kerela is popular for its winding stretches of backwater and so different types of boat races could be held during the harvest season of the state.

boats · coastline

Alleppey house boats are the unique attraction for tourists in Kerala. They offers the opportunity of a lifetime to view the scenic beauty of Kerala by traversing the backwaters of Alleppey....

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.

wildlife · forest

Enjoy a peaceful wildlife moment as we observe the Nilgiri Langur (Semnopithecus johnii) in its natural habitat inside Pampadum Shola National Park, Kerala.

monsoon

The Indian air force deploys its helicopters to start the relief work in the flood-stricken region of Kerala.

river

coastline · river

Women in a Kerala village that is adjacent to the backwaters carry out their daily chores in the morning, collecting water in drums and canisters from the canal, for washing purposes...