Thrissur Pooram 2017 Pictures
Thrissur town witnessed the biggest festival – Thrissur Pooram on 5th May 2017. Though a few restrictions were made on fireworks, the elephant festival was celebrated in a grand way. Through this column I...
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Para Vaikkal or Nirapara – A Hindu ritual of mid-Kerala
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...
The traditional feast for elephants of Kerala – ‘Anayoot’ season has begun
Karkidakom month has begun, and these 30 days are quite auspicious for Keralities. Apart from being the holy month for Hindus, it’s a season of rejuvenation for human beings as well as animals. When...
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