Steeped
in greenery and natural beauty, Kerala is fast gaining momentum as a tourist
destination and the credit goes to its fascinating attractions. Backwaters
seems to top the list. The state is blessed with outstanding network of canals,
lakes, lagoons and estuaries which are the perfect places to enjoy nature.
Backwaters of Kerala have played a major role in helping it earn international
fame. The peaceful and blissful blue Kerala backwaters promise to make your
experience so treasured that it gets etched in your mind forever. Palm trees,
pandanus shrubs, leafy plants and bushes fringing the backwaters leave the
onlookers enchanted.
The
backwater cruise in Kerala envelops beauty, excitement, fun and pleasure.
Cruising across the backwaters on a traditional houseboat is like slipping
slowly into a heavenly dream. The traditional Kerala Backwater Houseboats
are called Kettuvallams which are available in various sizes. Equipped
with modern comforts and traditional style, these houseboats are the best ways
of exploring the treasured beauty of Kerala.
BACKWATERS IN KERALA
Elephant
Festival Kerala
Elephant
Festival is an event which attracts a lot of tourists. This festival is
popularly known as ‘Thissur Pooram’. The term “Pooram” literally means a group
or a meeting. According to folklores heavenly deities meet for a day on this
festival. The sight of adorned elephants is truly a treat for eyes. Small
elephant processions are the main highlights of the festival. The processions
are marked by carrying the idols of the deity from various temples in different
villages of Thrissur. The processions end at Vadakkunnathan Temple. Three
priests sit on each of the elephants during the procession. Firework is another
exciting attraction of this festival. The children enjoy this part of the
festival the most.
Elephant
Festival stretches for seven days and is celebrated in the month of April/May.
No other festival in Kerala attracts as many visitors as this festival does. It
is believed that this festival was celebrated for the first time in the late
18th century by Sakthan, the erstwhile king of Cochin. The term “Pooram”
literally means a group or a meeting. According to folklores heavenly deities
meet for a day on this festival.
CULTURE
OF KERALA (Kathakali Dance Kerala)
Kathakali
dance or dance-drama occupies a prized place in the culture of Kerala.
Surcharged with passion, the Kathakali dancers set the stage on fire with their
performances. During the performances the dancers play various characters such
as God, demon, hero and heroines. Heavy make up and elaborate costumes are
the most striking features of Kathakali dance.Kathakali is a classical dance
form which earned international fame for Kerala. The word Katha means story and
kali means play. Its history dates back to the 17th century. The Ramamattom and
Krishnattom are the two traditional art forms which gave birth to Kathakali.
During its evolution Kathakali also incorporated elements from folk and martial
arts which were quite popular in Kerala during that time. This dance-drama
is a perfect blend of various art forms such as dance, music, drama, literature
and instruments.
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