Tholpavakoothu or shadow puppetry using leather puppets is a ritual art popular in the northern districts of Kerala, viz. Palakkad and Malappuram. In Malayalam, Thol mean…
Padayani is a popular ritual artform in Kerala. Padayani performances are usually conducted at night in Bhadrakali temples. The rituals are a symbolic act for pleasing th…
The Christian communities in Kerala started to be actively involved in creative and scholarly goals with the motivation of European missionaries. They have made phenomena…
Kerala Kalamandalam is a renowned centre for learning performing arts, especially from the state of Kerala. The institution was developed from the visions of the legendar…
The Koyikkal Palace situated at Nedumangad in Thiruvananthapuram district was the palace built for Umayamma Rani of the Venad Royal family. Today the Palace houses a Folk…
Vadakara Beach is an ideal beach destination located at Kozhikode district in Kerala. The martial art form of Kalaripayattu has the largest number of exponents in Vadakar…
Navarasa, the concept of rasa is fundamental to several Indian art forms including dance, Navarasa, the concept of rasa is fundamental to several Indian art forms includi…
Soorya Festival, an annual cultural event organised by the Soorya Stage and Film Society, is one of the longest and most prestigious cultural events in India.
Padayani is a popular ritual art prevalent in the Bhadrakali temples of Central Kerala. Kolams are an important part of Padayani art. The participants wear masks made of…
