Kozhikode Zamorin Sri Manavedan Raja created a new dance form Krishnanattam in the 17th century on the basis of Jayadev’s Ashtapati, Krishna’s story. Its fame spread across Kerala, and Kottakara Thampuran (Veera Kerala Varma), a...
On November 1st, 2016 Kerala celebrated its 60th birthday, which means ‘Shashti Poorthi’ in Malayalam. Nicknamed – God’s own country, Kerala is the most literate state of India, economically rich, one among the cleanest...
Pulikali of Thrissur owns a history of more than 60 years and Puli team used to visit Kerala homes during Onam season till 25 years ago. Pothottapuli and Belt Adikkuka are some of the...
For Thrissur people, Pulikali is another name of their Onam celebration. After Thrissur Pooram, the cultural capital of Kerala is quite famous for Pulikali. When men disguised themselves as leopards and tigers conquer the...
Para is a cylindrical measuring device which was once widely used in Kerala during feudal reign and it’s normally used to measure rice and other forms of grains. Since then such offerings are...
How many Thiruvonams are present? If told correct, 12 in every year from Chingam to Karkidakam month as per Malayalam calendar. Which one is best in a year? Undoubtedly Thiruvonam of Chingam month, which...
Every festival is associated with some customs, beliefs and of course a few sports and recreation items. It’s common to associate some sports with a particular festival season. During the glorious era of...
If we hear about Onam and floral decorations as a part of celebrations, harvest festival of Kerala – Onam comes in the first place. Have you ever thought about Pookkalams made in other parts...
South India is known for its diversity in cuisines on different parts of the region, and Kerala has widely accepted many Tamil dishes for lunch and breakfast. In addition to it, Kerala too adds...
Kerala is famous for its typical vegetarian dish served on banana leaf, and it is usually served as a part of regional festivals like Vishu and Onam, apart from marriage functions, engagements etc....
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