The vibrant treasures of Kerala make up for a long-awaited leisurely vacation. You can witness the myriad and rich cultural heritage of God's Own Country through its incr…
A campaign by Kerala Tourism, 'Kerala Virtual Tour' enables the global community of travellers to embark on a journey to the most-voted destinations in God’s Own Countr…
The cuisine of Kerala has always been a fascination for people from other countries. Keralites the traditional feast, commonly called sadya, displays the best of…
Nishagandhi and Utsavam are the two cultural events organized by Kerala tourism for the promotion of dance and music and traditional performing art forms of Kerala held e…
Kavu is a unique and ancient ecological haven common to the land of Kerala which is deemed sacred in the culture and tradition of this land. It is home to numerous herbs,…
Andalur Kavu Theyyam at Dharmadam village in Kannur district is a festival that depicts a great culture blending ordinary and daily life with ancient mythologies
Pookkalam is set up on the floors of homes or public places during the Onam festival in the Malayalam month of Chingam to mark the homecoming of mythical King Mahabali
Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair, a veteran in the art form of Kathakali, is full of energy even at the age of 97. Kathakali, a unique dance-drama of Kerala, had its origin in…
Nalukettu is the most developed form of the typical Kerala mansion. The construction of nalukettu follows the norms and principles of the traditional Thachu Sasthra. Th…
Kerala Folklore Theatre and Museum at Thevara, Ernakulam is a unique venture to preserve the splendid folklore wealth of the State. A non-profit organization made by Geor…
Vyloppilly Samskrithi Bhavan, a multi-purpose cultural complex of Government of Kerala houses the personal belongings of the great Malayalam poet, the late Vyloppilly Sre…
Sarjnya Emradee is already bowled over by the land and its people. It is one of the noted training and research centres in Kerala, dealing with performing art forms like…
Panchavadhyam is a classical orchestra that has reverberated through the shores of this quaint land for years. Pancha (five) Vadyam (instrument) is an orchestra, typical…
The ancient ritual of Kalamezhuthu in which, coloured powders made from natural ingredients are mixed with equal measures of devotion, passion and beauty and then applied…
Margi, one of the best among training and research centres in Kerala for major performing art forms like Kudiyattam, Nangiarkoothu and Kathakali and also for musical inst…
Kerala handloom products have roots in specific locales. Each such centre of weaving has its signature characteristics that give each of them a stamp of uniqueness. Kutha…
Kutiyattam, which boasts of a 2000-year-old cultural heritage as one of India’s oldest living theatrical traditions. This art form is officially recognised by UNESCO a…
A marvel of art and craft that dates back to the Vedic Age, the Aranmula Kannadi ('mirror' in Malayalam) is one artifact that has baffled and earned the respect of metall…
Utsavam, the Kerala Arts Festival is a cultural feast for the endangered and the lesser-known art forms and artistes of Kerala. Prompted Kerala Tourism, Utsavam 2021 is a…
Kathakali the renowned dance-drama of Kerala represents the pinnacle of aesthetic perfection achieved by the rich tradition of performing arts in the region
'Theyyam - The Other Gods', is a coffee-table publication of Stark World Publication, authored by media-person Bhawani Cheerath-Rajagopalan and Rajesh Komath. It is a jou…
Pulppaya, a traditional grass mat, is one of the oldest handicraft items of Kerala .
Killimangalam, a small hamlet in Thrissur district of Kerala is renowned for the p…
Duff Muttu is named after the percussion instrument used in the performance called Duff. The word is of Arabian origin and is made of wood and ox skin…
The traditional orchestras of Kerala are Panchavadyam, Pandi Melam, Panchari Melam and Thayambaka. Main percussion instruments used in these orchestras are thimila, madda…
Kutiyattam, the mode of Sanskrit theatre from Kerala, is the oldest performing art form in India and is the oldest extant form of theatre in the world today.
Mohiniyattam (Mohiniattam) is a classical dance form of Kerala in South India. Mohiniyattam comes from the words mohini meaning a woman who enchants onlookers a…
Patayani is such an annual ritualistic festival celebrated in Bhadrakali temples of Central Travancore. Kadammanitta, Kadalimangalam, Kannamthanam and Othara temples in P…
Gundert Bungalow at Thalassery in Kannur district was home to German missionary, scholar and lexicographer Dr Herman Gundert for about two decades from 1839
Kunhimangalam heritage village near Payyanur in Kannur district is known for its handcrafted bronze lamps, sculptures and curios. The beautiful village of Kunhimangalam h…
Kathakali Vesham, generally known as Kathakali make up is the main artistic thing which attracts the spectors in a Kathakali or classical dance drama. The accepted con…
An article on the Souvenirs of Kerala. Some of the popular Aranmula Kannadi, Metal Mirror, Kettuvallam, Rice Barge, Chundan Vallom, Snake Boat, Nettipattam, Caparison Of…
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…
A martial art with a legacy of more than 3000 years, Kalaripayattu, the traditional martial art form of Kerala is regarded as the oldest and most scientific of all martia…
Food and celebrations have shared an inseparable bond since time immemorial. The scenario is no different during Onam, the most important and auspicious festival of Keral…
The traditional mural paintings of Kerala are a fine art of skill and creative excellence. Most of the noted mural works of Kerala were done between the 15th and 19th cen…
Kamakoti Yajurveda Patasala is a noted centre for Vedic learning situated near the renowned Koodalmanikyam temple in Irinjalakkuda, Thrissur, Kerala, India. this institut…
River Pamba, venerated as southern Ganga, originates at the Pulachimalai hill in the Peermedu plateau of the Western Ghats at an altitude of 1650 m and drains into the Ve…
The Muziris Heritage Project intends to conserve and to showcase the culture of 3000 years or more for posterity. Let us have a glimpse of some of the key sites, which ar…
Kalamandalam Sathyabhama, who has been recently honoured with the Padma Shri, is an outstanding exponent of Mohiniyattam. An article about the artiste.
Nelliyodu Vasudevan Namboodiri is widely acclaimed as the most talented of Kathakali artistes to present the chuvanna thaadi vesham (‘vesham’ means character). The co…
Kalamandalam Sivan Namboodiri is an inspiring presence in Kutiyattam, the ancient Sanskrit theatre of Kerala. Natino honoured this outstanding artiste of Kutiyattam with…
Chavara Parukutty Amma, an ever-inspiring and triumphant figure in the field of Kathakali in Kerala, India. Parukutty Amma became the first female artiste to have complet…
The tribal communities of Kerala know several traditional healing systems. It has been discovered that these indigenous healers have effective remedies for cough, toothac…
The diversity of the cuisine of Malabar has the flavours of Arab, Brahmin, Zamorin and Chirakkal cuisines. Kozhikode and Thalassery are branded as the centres of Malab…
Kuzhalmannam Ramakrishnan is a renowned Mridangam, percussion instrument, artist of Kerala. Ramakrishnan currently holds the world record of 'Longest performance in any t…
Prof. Kalamandalam Balasubrahmanian, a veteran Kathakali artiste, retired as Principal of Kerala Kalamandalam in 2011Balasubrahmanian is most remembered for his pach…
Mattannoor Sankarankutty is renowned Chenda artiste from Kerala. Chenda is a south Indian percussion instrument.
Sankarankutty's collaboration with mridangam wizard Uma…
