Kerala

boats · sport

Traditional snake boat races are observed in the backwaters and canals of Kerala, India. Long, narrow wooden boats known as chundan vallams are propelled by coordinated rowers.

monsoon

A strong wave of flood water gushes through God's own country, wreaking havoc on the way. Kerala experienced an abnormally high rainfall from 1 June 2018 to 19 August 2018.

ceremony · flowers

Keralite Hindu wedding ceremony happening in a typical traditional style. Guests giving gifts to newly wedded couple.

coastline · boats

Splashing waves of Arabian sea hitting rocky seashore of Neendakara beach in Kerala. Neendakara is a famous fishing harbour located around 8 km from Kollam district of Kerala, India.

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 · festival

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

river · temple

Skinny-dipping in the buck, young boys swim around in the river at Thiruvalluvar Temple in Kerala, India. Don't the two younger boys look emaciated and malnourished?

A young South Indian boy enjoys Chavitti Uzhichil massage at an Ayurveda centre in Kerala. In Chavitti Uzhichil, special herb infused Ayurvedic oils are slowly warmed up and gently massaged into the skin with feet.

festival · temple

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

monsoon

ceremony

The training of the student n the Kalari or arena begins at a very early age with an initiation ritual.

wildlife · festival

Crowds gather at a festival to watch decorated elephants. Things go down south as an elephant goes rogue and tries to shake off its rider. Things turn gloomy real quick as the elephant looks like its playing ping pong with its human ball.

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

A big paper boat sails on the waters of Punnamada Lake in Kerala, India. See a freal-life 'Kagaz-ki-kashti' ! An unusual News Paper boat sails through the waters of Punnamada Lake during Nehru Trophy Boat Race .

Coconut production in Kerala plays an important role in the state economy and culture of Kerala in southwestern India.

industry

boats · river

Teams competing to win Champakulam snake boat race in Kerala and tourists who visited river Pamba witnessing the Champakulam snake boat race in the Alleppey district of Kerala.

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

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

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.

coastline · boats

Neendakara is a famous fishing harbour located around 8 km from Kollam district of Kerala, India. Neendakara Port as the name indicates is one of the longest port situated at the heart of Quilon on the Quilon - Alleppy High way.

boats · river

Racing boats are approaching to the end point of the race while other tourist boats are sailing down the river Pamba in Kerala. Kerala is well-known for its water bodies that take the form of canals, backwaters and rivers.