Kerala

coastline · lake

The backwaters of Cochin in Kerala, South India The Kerala backwaters are a chain of brackish lagoons and lakes lying parallel to the Arabian Sea coast (known as the Malabar Coast) of Kerala state in southern India.

wildlife · forest

Labeled as 'God's Own Country' , Kerala is located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act, and it combined various Malayalam speaking regions.

festival · wildlife

With reed instruments, drums and hand percussions, devotees build up a tremendous frenzy with their devotion at the Thrisupooram Festival! Elephants are dressed up for a special occasion in Kerala which is called the Elephant festival at Th…

industry

Cardamom is the dried ripe fruit (capsules of cardamom plant) often referred as the "Queen of Spices" because of its very pleasant aroma and taste. Cardamom is a perennial, herbaceous, rhizomatous plant.

river

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

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…

dance · school

A man shows his Kalaripayattu skills in the training school in the Indian state of Kerala. It is the martial art form of Kerala is regarded as the oldest and most scientific of its kind in the world.

Kalaripayattu (pronounced as Kalarippayatt) is a martial art, which originated as a style in Kerala, southern India (North Malabar). The word kalari first appears in the Tamil Sangam literature (c.

coastline · river

The regular work schedule of a Kerala Backwater villageman has fishing in its schedule early in the morning.

festival · temple

Preparations begin for 2 -day Chamayavilakku festival 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 irrespective of their…

coastline · fort

View of remains of St Thomas Fort in Kollam. Colourful fishing boats sailing on the Arabian Sea as seen from Neendkara port in Kollam, Kerala, India. St.

school

Students and teachers having a great time during their Alumni Meet at Trinity Lyceum in Kollam, Kerala. Trinity Lyceum is an English medium, co-educational school affiliated with Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE).

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

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

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.

ceremony · flowers

Keralite Hindu wedding ceremony happening in a typical traditional style. Contrary to the perception of the 'big fat Indian wedding', which generally involve a series of customs and ceremonies, the marriage organized in a typical Malayalee…

river · lake

Overlooking the beguiling waters of Punnamada Lake Alappuzha, Punnamada Resort-Best Resorts in Kerala enthralls you with comfort and luxury at a location that enlivens all your senses.

railway · coastline

Passing through the Nagothane Railway Station on the Panvel - Roha route of Central Railway in Raigad district of Maharashtra, India. Kerala, is a state in the south-west region of India on the Malabar coast.

railway · coastline

Rail journey towards Kerala crossing green fields and coconut trees. Kerala, is a state in the south-west region of India on the Malabar coast.

boats · river

House boat cruising on the backwaters of Kerala... The unexplored backwaters of Kerala are popular for boating and water sports.

railway · industry

Construction and tentage material being offloaded in south India's state of Kerala. Trucks among palm and coconut trees! Old rusted and used tin sheets scattered on the ground, next to water. Remember this is humid countryside...