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Kerala,
a mere strip of land in southwestern India, is hugged by the coast
on one side and by the hills on the other. Geographically, an exotic
mixture of nature's very best with high ranges of the Western Ghats
on the east and the cool Arabian Sea on the west. In between them
are the virgin forests, commercial plantations, long stretches of
backwaters, emerald isles and palm fringed beaches. |
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colourful festivals with its mysterious rituals, herds of elephants,
exotic handicrafts, seafood cuisine, small cities where the past is
still at hand and the sleepy towns where time stands still; all this
& more makes Kerala an ideal holiday destination, far away from
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| CULTURAL
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KATHAKALI
is a dance sequence based on ancient epics. |
| MOHINIYATTAM
is a traditional graceful dance for women. |
| KALARIPAYATTU
is a display of martial arts and it depicts the most ancient form
of defence in the world in which the body is trained in agility and
elegance |
| THEYYAM
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popular folk art form is a part of temple festivals. |
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| FESTIVALS |
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| THRISSUR
POORAM a spectacular tempel
festival held in April/May with decorated elephants, Ritual
music, flaming torches and glittering fireworks. |
| ONAM
This harvest festival of Kerala
is celebrated in August / September and lasts for a week. |
| VISHU
This is the new year festival
in Kerala which is celebrated in mid April |
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| CUISINE |
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local cuisine of Kerala offers gastronomic opportunities. Spices
that flavour the local treat, give a sharp pungency that is
made more effective with the use of tamarind. Coconut is used
in abundance so as to give richness, tongue teasing, pepper
hot flavours.A good deal of sea food is available and prawn
curries are made in beds of coconut gravy. Continental, Chinese,
Punjabi and Gujarathi cuisine is available in plenty at all
the locations. |
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| HANDICRAFTS |
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A
wide range of handicrafts from souvenirs to art, rose wood and teak
crafting, coir products, hand woven cottons, temple lamps and brass
containers are available all over the state. |
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