All About Kerala

A wide range of articles on Kerala known by the name God’s Own Country

KERALA CULTURE & CUISINE

Grandma’s tastes – Those glorious yesterdays with traditional and special Vishu dishes

Kalari Marma Chikitsa in the month of Karkidakam – For rejuvenation of body and soul

Panchakarma Treatment – To Rejoice Mind & Body

Karkidakam & Sun – How are they related?

Karkidakom Month Begins on July 16th

What’s the significance of Ayurvedic Discipline in Karkidakam Month?

The traditional feast for elephants of Kerala – ‘Anayoot’ season has begun

The reason behind reading Ramayana at homes during Ramayana Month

Ramayana is presented in these styles in Kerala

Kerala Vasthushastra – Common doubts cleared

Kerala Vasthu for Good Sleep

Karanavar – A term used in old joint families quite often

Haldi Ceremony is trending in Malabar right now!

Pulluvan Paattu – Song of Pulluvas to please serpents

Swarnakolam of Koodalmanikyam

Different Types of Banana Available in Kerala

Banana and Keralites – They share a great relationship

100 Varieties of Local Mangoes Available in Kerala

A few thoughts on local mangoes of Kerala

Some Jackfruit Tales – Facts and Truths

Thrissur Pooram 2017 – What are the new specialties?

Some Untold Tales of Thrissur Pooram of Yesterdays

Background Artists of Pooram Season

Thrissur Pooram 2013 on Sunday 21st April

What’s a Nilavara?

A brief note on Kudukka Veena – A very rare temple musical instrument

Is Bhootha Aradhana the parent art form of Theyyam?

Today is Guruvayur Ekadasi

Para Vaikkal – A Hindu ritual of mid-Kerala

Complete Dishes of a Typical Thiruvananthapuram Style Kerala Sadya

Nutritional facts behind dishes of Kerala Sadya

Best Breakfast Dishes of Kerala

20+ Common Snacks of Malayalis

Kerala is famous for variety of breakfast items

Kerala’s Traditional Puttu – A few interesting facts to share

Rasam – A Few Tasty & Interesting Facts

Kerala’s own sweet Payasam and a few interesting facts to share

Do you know the interesting story of Kerala’s own Sulaimani?

Chempoovan – Red coloured species of banana from South India

What’s the difference between Payasam and Pradhaman?

Kaduvakali – A vibrant way to celebrate Onam

Pulikali – Celebrating Kerala’s Thiruvonam in a wild way

What are the specialties of Pulikali – 2016?

Do You Know The History of Pulikali of Thrissur?

What’s the story of origin of Kummatti Kali?

Season of Kummattis during Onam Season to begin

Full Schedule of Kummattikali in Thrissur – 2016

Kummatti kali of Malabar during Onam celebrations

What’s the legend behind Onam?

What’s told about Kerala’s Onam in historical books? Read to know

Onappaatta, Onapakki and a few less heard words related to Onam

Onakkalikal – For fun and recreation

Major Onam Sports associated with Cultural Capital of Kerala

Is there any festival similar to Onam celebrated in other parts of the world?

Onam Flowers Blossomed in Malayalam Film Songs

True Colours of Onam Pookkalam are Fading!

Why is Pookkalam made during Onam Season?

Onam adds new colours and fresh messages every time

A few floral decorations from the capital city

Onam and floral decorations are special for Kovalam belt

Elephants are considered divine in Kerala

Thechikott Kavu Ramachandran’s recent attack at Perumbavur

Keralites celebrate New Year as Vishu Kani

Do you know the story behind Kathakali, Kerala’s cultural rich art form?

From where do these interesting place names of Kerala derived from?

Welcome to Peruvanam Palace, Thrissur

Jabri Festival of Kappadans from Kasaragod happens once in a Jupiter Year

Kunnimani and manchadi are missing these days

These Kerala symbols propelling Kerala culture and tradition are known by their place name

Introducing to a few traditional dance forms of Kerala

Theyyam – A traditional performing art form of Malabar linked with coloured myths and folklore

Pretha Kalyanam of Kasaragod – Marriage of deceased kids

TOURISM & PILGRIMAGE

Which Place To Choose When You Visit Kerala Next Summer?

A journey to Mridanga Saileswari Temple during Navaratri Celebrations

The Famous Nalambala Darshanam of ‘Cultural Capital of Kerala’

Significance of the famous Ammachi Plavu situated in Sree Krishna Temple Neyyattinkara

A visit to top 10 historic forts of Kerala

Siruvani hills & deep forests – Known for Kerala’s water supply to Tamil Nadu

PWD Rest House at Chembukavu to stay – 300 rupees per day

Azhikode – A resting station for growing Kochi

Forests of Kerala to visit this monsoon season

Mayannur of Thrissur district – Glimpses of history & Links with past

Vaal Vacha Gostam Temple – Linked to history of Travancore Kings

Parakovil Sri Krishna Temple at the hill top of Thirumala

Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple – The place for worship of nature and snakes

Thiruvithamcode exhibits the symbols of heritage

A brief note on the famous Sivalaya Ottam of Kanya Kumari District during Maha Sivaratri

A brief note on the history of 500-year old Kalpathi Ratholsavam

A visit to Munroe Island – Land known for backwaters and aquatic resources

Goa in Kerala – A happy journey to Varkala Beach

Judge Ammavan Temple at Cheruvally – True Resort for Innocent Litigants

15 Tourist Destinations of Thrissur District to Visit this Onam Season

House Boats and Boat Races for which Kerala is Famous for

Kuttanad is famous for lakes and dishes

When the heritage Thazhathangady mosque opened doors to women for two days

Welcome to the capital of God’s own country

Chakkulathu Kavu – Sabarimala of women

3.5 million ladies offered Ponkala to Attukal Devi on February 26th

A visit to Jatayu Nature Park – Rock wonder on earth

Kurinjikaavu – The temple where men carry Aarti

Sita Lava Kusa Temple of Wayanad – Reminiscing some tales from holy Ramayana

St. George Syro-Malabar Catholic Forane Church Edappally to visit this Christmas season

MALAYALAM CINEMA & MUSIC

Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum Review – A gem in Neo-noir Film making

Jimikki Kammal to Thamaradikkana – It’s the trend of catchy lyrics right now!

From Lisa to Ezra – The fearful ghosts which ruled Malayalam screen

A few likes and dislikes – Prayaga Martin is a bit different

Chitchat with Godha girl – Wamiqa Gabbi

Manikandan – Self-made actor who stole millions of hearts as Balan Chettan

Akshay Kumar played lead role in these 9 remakes of Malayalam cinema

These Bollywood Heroines Worked in Malayalam Cinema

Who is the most successful Bollywood star in Malayalam Cinema?

Top 10 Bollywood Remakes of Malayalam Movies

Nivin Pauley contributed a few nostalgic movies to Malayalis in the recent times

Top 10 Malayalam Movies – 2016

Best Malayalam Movies of 2016 so far

Shanthi Krishna returns to Silver Screen through Njangalude Nattil Oru Idavela

Top 33 Malayalam film songs of S. Janaki for those who love Nostalgic 1970s and 1980s

Pulimurugan Review – Bad Script is the Real Villain

My Tribute to Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair – The First Super Star of Malayalam Screen

My tribute to great musician – P. B. Srinivas

K. L. Antony & Leena Antony – the couple who made a late entry to Mollywood

Alencier Ley Lopez – A late recognized actor

Rajini Chandy – The new kid on the block

Can Oppam break the box office collection records of Drishyam?

Do you know the story behind Oru Neramenkilum song?

What’s the fitness mantra of Mammootty?

A brief note on elephant stories which ruled Malayalam screen

MALAYALAM LITERATURE

Balamani Amma – Poetess of Motherhood

G. Shankara Kurup – The winner of India’s first Jnanpith Award

Edappally Raghavan Pillai – The poet who foresaw his death

K. P. Kesava Menon – Kerala’s greatest Indian independence activist

Changampuzha Krishna Pillai – Gaana Gandharva of Malayalam Poetry

Kavyagramam of Kaayikkara in memory of great poet Kumaran Asan

Thakazhi – Also Known as Kerala’s Maupassant

Sanjayan – The ‘Hasya Samrat’ of Malayalam Literature

Nalapat Narayana Menon – The poet of tears

Swadeshabhimani Ramakrishna Pillai – The most prominent Malayali journalist in the pre-independent era

POLITICS & HISTORY

Irattachira Kovilakam of Thrissur – A fading chapter from the past

Ammachi & Ammaveedu – Some forgotten chapters of Travancore History

See what foreign travellers said about Kerala centuries ago

A brief note on the major Tribal groups of Kerala

Pazhassi Raja – Known as Kerala Simham

A brief note on Zamorins of Kozhikode

MISCELLANEOUS 

Major Milestones of Kochi Metro

Kochi Metro – A proud moment for Keralites to cheer

Chiraykal Kalidasan achieved star status through Baahubali-2

India’s biggest mall opened at Kochi on Mahasivarathri day 2013

Asthamikkaatha Sandhyakal

The tale behind the famous Poojappura Chapatti

 

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