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ART, CULTURE &
CELEBRATIONS :
Celebrations & art are integral
part of Kerala culture & heritage. The celebrations of Kerala have no
religious or regional boundaries. The most spectacular Keralite celebration
is the Onam which comes in august/September every year.
Among the dance forms:
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Theyyam of northern Kerala & Padayani of
south-central Kerala have originated from ancient customs and beliefs of
the indigenous people
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Kathakali, koodiyattam, mohiniyattam etc are
classical dance forms of Kerala.
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Solo dance forms like ottanthullal & performing
arts like koothu have a strong element of ridicule & social criticism
delivered in a pleasing manner.
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Thiruvathira kali, margamkali, oppana are group
dance forms perfomed on occasions by women of Hindu, Christian & Muslim
communities respectively. These are related to their customs and beliefs
Dances of Kerala have a strong
influence of kalarippayattu (traditional martial arts of Kerala) |
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Ayyampara:
Sunset from the top of a 24 acre
single rock...
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Illikkal Kallu:
Sunrise from the top of the hill....
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Maramala
waterfalls: Sliding
down from a height of 200 ft....
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Elaveezha
Poomchira: Beautiful slice of
God's Own Country....
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Vagamon: Enchanting hill station with tea
gardens and cardamom...
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Thommankuthu Waterfalls:
Famous for its numerous
waterfalls....
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Kumarakom: Enchanting picnic spot....
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Elephant park:
Popular training centre for
elephants in Kerala....
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Thekkady:
Periyar wild life sanctuary, tiger reserve....
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Idukki Dam:
This is the world's second and Asia's first
arch dam....
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Munnar:
For
its tea plantations, Munnar attracts tourists for nature walk,....
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Attractions in & around SVP
Enjoy the home stay: Know the traditional Kerala food & way of living.
Nature: Beautiful Sunrise, Wonderful Sunset, Musical Rains, Lovely Mist,
Gurgling Streams, Varied flora & fauna.
Traditional Pond: Swim in the traditional & safe pond.
Heritage: Go through the collection of antiques, traditional cutlery etc.
Know the traditional architecture.
Watch the rituals & worship.
Activities near by
Visit the farm: Walk through rubber trees and spices plantations.
Watch latex tapping & processing.
Village safari: Go cycling through the heart of rural Kerala.
Visit ancient churches temples and other places of interest.
Fantastic environment for the creative mind, painters, narrators etc.
Explore the scope of nature photography and video production.
Ayurvedic treatment also made available at request.
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Temples:
Kadappattoor : Mahadeva temple
(God Shiva)....
Vaikom: Kerala style of
temple architecture....
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 Thirunakkara:
This is 500 year old temple built by the Maharajah....
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Ettumanoor:
This temple is famous for its murals....
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Panachikkad:
Known
as the Mookambika Temple of the South...
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Surya Temple:
The only temple in Kerala dedicated to the sun god....
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Vavarambalam:
This
mosque is dedicated to Vavar.....
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Sabarimala: World
famous Hindu pilgrim center.....
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