Kerala

dance · coastline

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

boats · street food

We have learnt about the Kerala snake boat races, and seen how tourists from all over throng the state in these months to watch the famous boat races. Let us look at another type of boat from Kerala--the houseboat or the kettuvellam.

festival · wildlife

Pulikkali is a recreational folk art from the state of Kerala. It is performed by trained artists to entertain people on the occasion of Onam, an annual harvest festival, celebrated mainly in the Indian state of Kerala.

coastline

Windmills in Kerala 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.

industry · monsoon

Coffee plantation in Kerala, India. The coffee tree averages from 5-10 m (15--30 ft.) in height. As the tree gets older, it branches less and less and bears more leaves and fruit.

A man loading goods on his bicycle, and a man cuts and sale fresh coconut water at a shop in a village in Kerala.

The areca nut is the seed of the areca palm (Areca catechu), which grows in much of the tropical Pacific, Asia, and parts of east Africa. It is commonly referred to as betel nut, as it is often chewed wrapped in betel leaves (paan).

Beehive hanging on tree branches in Kerala. In Kerala Bee-keeping is done by farmers as a source of additional income.

Beehive hanging on tree branches in Kerala. In Kerala Bee-keeping is done by farmers as a source of additional income.

river · village

There are many places in and around Kollam famous historically or as ancient trade ports. The port of Neendkara is the center for travelers and ice plants.

lake · river

Evening view of Vembanad Lake, Kerala. 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.

coastline

Baywatch Beach Resort, a beachfront property is located 100 metres from Alleppey Beach, 300 metres from Jain Temple and 1 km from Ravi Karunakaran Museum. Free WiFi access is available in this resort.

music · 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.

ceremony · dance

Theyyam or Theyyaattam is a pattern of hero worship performed in Kolathunaad, a territory comprising the present Cannanore District and Badagara Taluk of Kerala State.

ceremony · dance

Theyyam or Theyyaattam is a pattern of hero worship performed in Kolathunaad, a territory comprising the present Cannanore District and Badagara Taluk of Kerala State.

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.

railway · coastline

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

coastline · river

Taking a ride through backwaters of Kerala, we can see the scenic beauty of the backwaters. Even local boats are sailing on backwaters of Kerala.

railway · coastline

Kerala scenic view seen from the train. We see coconut plantation all the way.... Kerala regionally referred to as Keralam, is a state in the south-west region of India on the Malabar coast.

coastline

Kerala regionally referred to as Keralam, is a state in the south-west region of India on the Malabar coast. It was formed on 1 November 1956 as per the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam-speaking regions.

coastline · lake

Man rows a boat across the backwaters of Kerala during the rains. Monsoons usually hit the eastern coast of India on the beaches of Kerala first.