Starting from Western Ghats, 44 rivers travel through different regions of one of the smallest states of India before they reach their final destination – Indian Ocean. Needless to say, these 44 rivers act...
Vishu season arrives every summer giving messages of prosperity and happiness. Malayalis celebrate New Year on Medam 1st through Vishu Kani in the dawn break, offered to Lord Krishna and prays for a great...
Now we proudly celebrate the intellectual world, with Kerala ranking high among the literacy and socially stable states across India. But if we move back, it was not the same a century back. Once...
Apart from several cultural events and temple festivals, there are many local customs which have been traditionally followed for many centuries. Yajurveda Yajnam, also known as Othukottu can be categorized under this category. In...
Marriages with the blessings of Kalyana Krishnan give a lot of fortunes – as per beliefs. Daily more than a hundred pair of couples enters the wedlock in front of Guruvayur temple – a...
Thrissur is known as the cultural capital of Kerala, and it got this distinction not so easily. Many historic elements of heritage value are deeply linked with the culture and traditions of Thrissur. Through...
Many colours which decorated our courtyards and fields have disappeared, and many of them are almost extinct. Apart from giving colours and joy to spectator’s eyes, most of them have medicinal values also, and...
Keeleri Kunjikannan is known as the father of Kerala Circus. He is only the second Indian and first Keralite to start a circus company. He was a professional trainer of martial arts and gymnastics....
Through this column I would like to share some interesting facts and customs existed in Kerala decades ago in the pre-independent era during King’s rule, and I shall begin with Wedding Tax of Kochi...
Wayanad is known for different varieties of rice crops, and the daily life of people is closely linked with tribal culture and agriculture. As per stories, Wayanad derived its name from ‘Vayal Naad’ which...
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