Kerala

dance · ceremony

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.

coastline

The mystical land of Kerala, also known as 'GOD'S OWN COUNTRY' lies between the Lakshadweep sea and the Western Ghats. It has the humid equatorial tropic climate.

temple · hills

The temple located in Kerala's Pathanamthitta district in South India, India. One of the most famous temple pilgrimages in South India, South Asia, India. This is a kanniayyappan, first time pilgrims' ritual; ceremony.

temple · architecture

The pilgrims getting ready to go on their pilgrimage to the Sabarimala Temple, Kerala, South India.

coastline

The mystical land of Kerala, also known as 'GOD'S OWN COUNTRY' lies between the Lakshadweep sea and the Western Ghats. It has the humid equatorial tropic climate.

temple · hills

The temple located in Kerala's Pathanamthitta district in South India, India. One of the most famous temple pilgrimages in South India, South Asia, India. This is a kanniayyappan, first time pilgrims' ritual; ceremony.

It's that time of the year again when you when you have to decide where to go for a holiday far from the maddening crowd. Have you ever considered Kerala, the abode of the Gods, the beautiful lush green heaven on earth.

festival · music

South Indian men dressed as tigers for Puli Kali festival in Kerala. They also dance on the beats of chenda drum. A Chenda is a cylindrical wooden drum, and has a length of two feet and a diameter of one foot.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee speaks in Kerala. He says: "India is a peace loving country; that is why we are trying to build good relationships with neighbouring countaries and we succeeded with all the countries except Pakistan.

flowers · river

The Punnamada Resort along Lake Vembanad in Kerala, India, has a great collection of tropical Heliconias growing in its gardens.

coastline

Dolphins are marine mammals closely related to whales and porpoises. There are almost forty species of dolphin in 17 genera. They vary in size and are found worldwide, mostly in the shallower seas of the continental shelves.

monsoon · old town

The Monsoons in Kerala do not take the pattern of incessant rains continuing for weeks. Virtually it rains for a few hours with sunny interludes.

Renewable energy sources in South India. Windmills in Kerala state, along the coastline of south India.

festival · temple

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

How coir rope is made! A worker washes coir ropes several times with water in order to remove the high salt content in the pith. The washed material is then dried to the desired moisture content.

festival · ceremony

This is a unique festival where gender norms and equations are altered temporarily for a cause.

festival · temple

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

temple · coastline

One can see Banana trees, small houses, auto-rickshaw, bike, local shops, scooter, cars, etc. while driving on the roads of Alleppey, Kerala.

lake · river

Water Hyacinth floating on the backwaters of Kerala, India. Vembanad (Vembanad Kayal or Vembanad Kol) is the longest lake in India, and the largest lake in the state of Kerala. It is also counted as one of the largest lakes in India.

school · coastline

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

lake · river

Vembanad Lake is famous for its exceptional scenic beauty, lush green surroundings and exciting boat cruises. The houseboats in Kerala are an ideal way to unwind and spend some quiet moments that will rejuvenate your soul.

boats · sport

Thousands of people gather to witness Nehru Trophy Boat Race. Kerala's famous Nehru trophy boat race fosters a sense of unity and fraternity and sports man spirit event and attaching foreign tourists also.