If you’ve ever visited Kerala or plan to, there’s a vibrant art form you absolutely shouldn’t miss — Ottamthullal. It’s loud, colorful, witty, and completely unforgettable. While Kathakali often gets the spotlight as Kerala’s classical art form, Ottamthullal is its cheeky cousin — faster, funnier, and full of satire. Let’s dive into what makes Ottamthullal…
If you’ve ever been fascinated by martial arts like kung fu or taekwondo, you’ll be amazed to discover Kalaripayattu — one of the oldest martial arts in the world, and it comes from the southern Indian state of Kerala. With its flowing movements, traditional weapons, and deep connection to mind and body, Kalaripayattu is more…
Have you ever watched a story unfold where no one speaks a word, yet every emotion hits you straight in the heart? That’s the magic of Kathakali, Kerala’s iconic dance-drama that doesn’t just entertain — it mesmerizes. With its painted faces, fierce eye movements, and slow, deliberate gestures, Kathakali may look mysterious at first. But…
Maramon, the small town on the banks of river Pampa in Pathanamthitta, is famous for the Maramon Convention held every year. Maramon convention is Asia’s largest Christian gathering that usually takes place during the first week of lent, most probably in February. This eight-day convention is conducted by the missionaries of Mar Thoma Evangelistic Association…
August 15, when all the Indians celebrate Independence of our country from the British rule, the villagers of Anandhapally in Pathanamthitta, are busy arranging and celebrating Maramadi Bull Surfing. Even Though Kerala conducts a lot of bull races, Maramadi bull race is the most popular among them, as it forms a vital part of our…
Kerala is known as the land of coconuts trees, majestic elephants, black peppers, snake boat races etc. Aranmula Uthrattathi Vallamkali or Aranmula Boat Race is one of the most ancient snake boat races performed in Kerala as part of our cultural rituals. Boat races are usually conducted on Uthrattathi asterism during the Onam festival, according…
Aranmula, one of the heritage villages of Kerala is located in Pathanamthitta district. Aranmula is famous among the locals and other tourists for the variant surprises that it offers like, a religious visit to Aranmula Sree Parthasarathy Temple, a thrilling experience of watching Aranmula Uthrattathi Vallamkali conducted during the Onam festival and finally for the…
Pathanamthitta with its dense forests and bewitching rivers is one of the tourist destinations in all Kerala. Konni reserve forests present the best of the evergreen trees and distinctive varieties of flora and fauna within its premises. Konni Elephant training centre is one of the much-visited spots in Pathanamthitta. Within Konni reserve forests, there lies…
Srimath Anantheshwara Temple is one of the ancient Hindu temples in Kasargod district believed to have been built in the 8th century A.D. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Anantheshwar with three significant other deities Lord Subramanya, Lord Narasimha and Lord Shiva. This temple is commonly popular by the name Manjeshwar Temple very…
Sree Madiyan Koolom Temple located in Kanhangad, Kasargod district is one of the famous ancient temples more than 500 years old. The temple is known to be dedicated to “Kshetrapalaka” Eswaran and “Kalaratri Amma” the furious form of Goddess Bhadrakali. The ancient temple is quite famous for the age-old wooden carvings and famous epics poems…
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