Kerala

hills · wildlife

In perfect harmony, like rhythmic gymnasts, a pair of Lion-tailed Macaque's in India's Kerala state inspect the inside of a house, having made their way into a township on the sly! The Lion-tailed Macaque (Macaca silenus), or the Wanderoo,…

festival · wildlife

An elephant has lashed out at a religious festival in Kerala, India and raised concerns about its welfare after footage of the incident went viral. Elephant attack in Kerala.

river

Vasundhara Sarovar Premiere is a five-star resort located on the banks of Lake Vembanad in Kerala.

boats · sport

Alappuzha gets decked up for the Nehru Trophy boat race. 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 · lake

Boats and ferries sailing on the waters of Punnamada Lake in Kerala, India. Punnamada Lake is the name of the Vembanad Lake located in the Kuttanad region of the district of Alappuzha.

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.

Kerala House, a beautiful rest house, stands tall on the beaches of Kanyakumari, and behind it is the lighthouse which is operational.

temple · architecture

Masjid-i Jahān-Numā, commonly known as the Palayam Pally of Trivandrum, is the principal mosque of Trivandrum in Kerala, India. It is a Juma Masjid (Congregational Mosque). Moulavi Jamaludheen Mankada is its Imam.

temple · architecture

Masjid-i Jahān-Numā, commonly known as the Palayam Pally of Trivandrum, is the principal mosque of Trivandrum in Kerala, India. It is a Juma Masjid (Congregational Mosque). Moulavi Jamaludheen Mankada is its Imam.

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.

politics

Student Police Cadet from Kerala practicing parade before Independence Day. One can also see police officials, students practicing parade...

music · dance

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

Prajusha Maliakkal when asked her career she said she got more serious after 2010. From high jump, she moved to long and triple jump.

boats · sport

The tranquillity of Alappuzha backwaters gets disturbed as the oarsmen compete for the annual Nehru Trophy Boat race in Kerala. Thousands of oarsmen participate in this colourful sport.

school · politics

Students 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 August…

school · politics

Students 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 August…

wildlife · forest

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.

flowers · industry

Vanilla pods growing in Kerala, India. Natural vanillin is obtained from the cured pods (fruits) of the vanilla plant Vanilla planifolia (Family: Orchidaceae).

Ginger is a widely used spice all around the globe and India ranks 2nd in terms of its production. Here is a godown where ginger is being sorted according to the quality and price it has to be sold at.

school · coastline

Students of LEO XIII Hr. Sec.School writing down notes from Science teacher during class hour in Kerala. Leo Xiii Higher Secondary School is in Alappuzha district of Kerala.

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 · river

Participants of Champakulam snake boat race are paddling hard to win the race in Kerala, India. Kerala is well-known for its water bodies that take the form of canals, backwaters and rivers.

temple · boats

A freshly-made Snake boat parked along the backwaters of Kerala, even as a man bathes next door. A slice of life from a day in Kerala, India. Another snake-boat plies the waters in the backdrop as a smaller boat passes by...