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| God's Own Country |
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Nelliyampathy, Palakkad -nestling atop the Western Ghats, misty mountains, enchanting valleys |
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| Thiruvathirakali -a dance performed by women, in order to attain everlasting marital bliss |
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Tiger Orchid(Gramatophyllum speciosm) -one of the rarest and largest orchid in the world that grows under natural conditions |
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| Palm Fringed Lagoon | ||
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Kerala veiled by the greenery -India's most advanced society, 100 % literate, keeping high physical quality of life |
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| Payyoli Beach, Kozhikode -a remote and secluded beach at north Kerala |
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Perumkaliyattom -a Theyyam festival held in north Kerala once in 25 years |
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| 'Chuvanna Thaadi' or 'red beard' represents the Kathakali make-up for evil characters |
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Kathakali -the classical art form of Kerala stark for its facial expressions, mudras and elaborate costumes |
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| Poothanamthira–The triumph of goodness! The picture is taken from the dance–Poothanamthira-performed as a ritual offering to Goddess Kali in many places of South Malabar |
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The Nileswaram River -flows through Nileswaram, the seat of the Rajas of a bygone era, palaces, sacred groves, shrines, festivals and yoga centres |
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| Battle ships ahoy! This is the race that ignites the first spark of festivity, the race with which Kerala steps into a month of merriment and cheer |
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Kerala, the God's Own Country -a nostalgic backwater cruise |
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| Sunset at Veli, Thiruvananthapuram -a tourist village where the lake meets the Arabian Sea |
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Sunset in God's Own Country Kerala has a 600 km shoreline with some of the finest beaches in the world |
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| Yet Another Sunset | ||
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Koothambalam -the traditional dance theatre at Kerala Kalamandalam, Thrissur |
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| Thekkady, Idukki -a splendid artificial lake formed by a dam, unique experience of viewing wildlife at close quarters |
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Thrissur pooram-one of a kind! Majestic looking elephants adorned with ornate golden nettipattoms on their foreheads |
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| Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram -a seaside resort and an important pilgrim centre |
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Wayanad–pristine beauty With its green highlands, lush valleys and cool clime, Wayanad is one of the most beautiful retreats of Kerala |
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| Willington Island, Ernakulam -named after a former British Viceroy to India, this man-made island is the site of the city’s best hotels and trading centres |
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