Kerala

dance

Mohiniyattam or Mohiniattam is a classical dance form of Kerala, developed by the Tamil nattuvanar (dance master) Vadivelu,one of the Thanjavur Quartet. It is one of the eight Indian classical dance forms.

wildlife · forest

A wild female elephant with an almost severed trunk has strayed into a farm bordering forest in the eastern region of Ernakulam district. The elephant retreated to the forest on Thursday when a veterinary team reached the spot.

temple · architecture

Graveyards of Catholic community at St. Casimir's Church in Mathilil, Kollam, Kerala. St Casimir's Church was built in 1873. it was renovated several times and the present structure was completed in the year 1993.

coastline · river

Colourful fishing boats sailing on the Arabian Sea as seen from Neendkara port in Kollam, Kerala, India. Neendakara port is the major hub of fishing activities in Kerala on the shores of the Arabian Sea.

school · coastline

Science teacher of LEO XIII Hr. Sec.School checking students' note and interacting with during class hour in Kerala. Leo Xiii Higher Secondary School is in Alappuzha district of Kerala.

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.

lake · river

Boat ride on the waters of Ahstamudi Lake in Quilon, Kerala, India. Ashtamudi Lake (Ashtamudi Kayal) in the Kollam District of Kerala, India, is the second largest and deepest wetland ecosystem, a palm-shaped (also called octopus-shaped) la…

boats · river

Crowd throng backwaters of Kerala to witness Nehru Trophy Boat race. The Nehru trophy boat race take place every year, One can see a large number of tourists during the boat race.

river

View of landscape of Kerala after crossing Krishna River. The Krishna River is the third longest river in central−southern India, after the Ganges and the Godavari. The river is almost 1,300 kilometres (810 mi) long.

festival

Elathalam artists performing during Theyyam festival in Kerala. Elathalam, or Ilathalam, is a metallic musical instrument which resembles a miniature pair of cymbals.

boats

The Kerala houseboat cruise takes you to another world, with nature at its best, coming to Kerala and not experiencing the grandeur of these luxury floating castles will be sheer waste.

boats · river

Participants in full action during the Champakulam boat race in Kerala. Kerala is well-known for its water bodies that take the form of canals, backwaters and rivers.

coastline · boats

Waves of Arabian sea hitting shoreline of Neendakara Beach in Kerala. Neendakara is a famous fishing harbour located around 8 km from Kollam district of Kerala, India.

coastline · boats

Fishermen collecting fishes at a harbour in Neendakara Port in Kerala. Neendakara is a famous fishing harbour located around 8 km from Kollam district of Kerala, India.

coastline · boats

Traditional motorboats in Arabian sea as seen from Neendakara beach in Kerala. Neendakara is a famous fishing harbour located around 8 km from Kollam district of Kerala, India.

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.

Nutmeg plantation in Kerala. Nutmeg is harvested through out the year in South India. Nutmeg and mace (known in India as jayphal / jayaphala and javitri) are grown in various parts including Kerala and Goa.

coastline · river

An interesting view as the reflects and glistens off the water's surface, along the backwaters of Kerala, with water splashing behind and lotus flowers blooming on the surface.

boats · coastline

South Indian man boarding on Kerala House Boat after parking the partially submerged snake-boat at the backwaters of Kerala, India.

coastline · boats

Snake boat parked on the backwaters of Kerala.... Chundan Vallam (Beaked Boat), known to the outside world as Kerala snake boats, are one of the icons of Kerala culture used in the Vallamkali.

boats · sport

Nehru trophy boat race in progress. We see tight security arrangement..... The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is a popular Vallam Kali held in the Punnamada Lake near Alappuzha, Kerala, India.

hills · wildlife

The Lion-tailed Macaque (Macaca silenus), or the Wanderoo, is an Old World monkey endemic to the Western Ghats of South India. The hair of the lion-tailed macaque is black.

dance · coastline

Padayani is a ritual art form of dance performed during the annual Ritualistic festival of Padayani in Kerala.