As per estimates, more than 1000 ancient tribal groups are there across the world. There are children of Mother Nature, and owns equal rights of land and soil. They are strictly traditional, and still...
Epic Ramayana has different written versions and a few are quite contradictory to one another. Hundreds of versions of this great epic have already been written. Many versions are entirely different from original version...
A few months back, I have posted one detailed article on Panchakarma Treatment and its positive effects on human body. Click here and get its details. In this column, I shall give you the...
Karkidakam – the last month as per Malayalam calendar is monsoon season and the season of rejuvenation too. Malayalam calendar, also known as Kollavarsham is calculated as per the position of Earth on its...
Karanavar is the senior-most uncle of joint families of yesterdays who followed matrilineal system, also known as Marumakka Thaayam. It’s mostly used in higher castes of the society, most preferably among aristocratic Nair families....
As per beliefs Pulluvas are given the special rights to please serpents. As per legends they are created by Lord Siva within Sivakulam and Naga Gothram using the musical instruments, Brahmakudam, Vishnukaithaalam and Kailasa...
Koodalmanikyam is one of the rare temples of Kerala, where golden idol (swarna kolam) is used for procession (Ezhunnallipp) during annual temple celebrations. Kolam is semi-ellipse in shape usually in golden colour, and the...
Mango tree – The tree which reserves sweetness in its fruits and shade in its branches. Mango is called ‘Maanga’ in Malayalam, and Mango tree as ‘Maav’. Local varieties called ‘Naattu Maav’ own many...
It’s now the mango season. King of fruits, mango is available in 1000s of breeds and it includes both local and hybrid varieties. Through this column I would like to share a few thoughts...
Pooram was once conducted with just 8000 rupees. This amount was enough to celebrate the whole event in grand way. When small celebrations have slowly moved to a big platform and more than one...
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