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There is Truly no Place like it..

February 13th, 2011 admin No comments

Even Walter Mendez, the brilliant adman who coined the catchy tag line -”God’s Own Countryfor Kerala Tourism in the early eighties, might not have imagined such an incredible journey for his brand. The waves this tiny

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A golden shopping Experience awaits you in kerala

February 13th, 2011 admin No comments

I am standing, balanced on one foot, surrounded by frenzied people, stamping, nudging, shoving and no I am not in a local train in Mumbai .I am in a gold shop in Kerala! My trip to Kerala coincided with the Grand Kerala
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The Experience (That is Kerala)

February 13th, 2011 admin No comments

What a traveller seeks most while embarking on a journey to a new land is to gain an experience hitherto unknown. Even those who return to the favourite destination look not for a repeat of what he already has experienced – Read more…

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Ayurveda of Kerala

February 13th, 2011 admin 1 comment

He, being established in self, who has balanced the governing principles of physiology Balanced healthy appetite and digestion properly formed tissues Proper elimination of wastes Proper functioning bodily processes and whose Read more…

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Artforms of Kerala

February 13th, 2011 admin 2 comments

Kerala has a rich tradition in classical and folk art forms. There are ritual as well as performing art forms.

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Kerala Dress (Simple but Elegent)

February 13th, 2011 admin No comments

Simplicity is the main characteristic of the traditional Kerala attire. But it is difficult to find people dressed in traditional attire except on special occasions nowadays. Still they maintain certain simplicity in the selection of their clothing. Like anywhere else the traditional costume of Kerala is also guided by the climatic and cultural conditions of the region. Read more…

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Kerala Architecture

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Kerala has a distinctive architectural style which has evolved through years. It is a graceful mix of simplicity and elegance and a blend of local style and foreign influences. Like the style of dressing the architecture is also designed and adapted to suite Kerala’s climate and culture. Read more…

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Cuisine of Kerala (Taste of Kerala)

February 11th, 2011 admin No comments

Like art and culture the evolution of the culinary style of a region or country can be traced to history, geography, demography and culture of the land. Since the Kerala society is a melting point of different cultural influences Kerala cuisine has a multitude of both vegetarian and non- vegetarian. Influence of the visitors to the state from ancient times is visible in the dishes.

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Festivals of Kerala

February 11th, 2011 admin No comments

Kerala is a land of festiva~s. Besides the n:ajor festivals there are a number of local festivals too. Festivals dot the calendar throughout the year. They represent and reflect the diversity of the cultural landscape of the state. Most of
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Kerala Climate (Monsoon Paradise)

February 9th, 2011 admin No comments

Though closer to equator, the diversity of the geographical features of this tropical state has resulted in a correspondingly diverse climate. The High Ranges in the Western Ghats have a cool climate throughout the year, while the plains are warmer and humid. The average level of annual rainfall is quite high when compared to other Indian states.
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Kerala Culture (Kaleidoscope)

February 9th, 2011 admin No comments

Culture (from the Latin cultura stemming from colere, meaning “to cultivate”) is a term that has different meanings. However,the word” culture” is most commonly used in three basic senses: Excellence of taste in the fine arts and
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Kerala History (Legends & History)

February 9th, 2011 admin 1 comment

Holy land reclaimed from the sea by Parasurama, an incarnation of god, says the famed legend on Kerala. Parasurama, the axe-wielding warrior sage and the sixth incarnation of Lord Mahavishnu had come to this world to relieve it from the oppressive rule of Kshatriyas. The enraged sage kills all the male Kshatriyas and

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