An encounter with mammoth elephants of Kerala? You may love riding elephants bareback, and helping to scrub them in the river. Elephants in Kerala are often referred to as the ‘sons of the sahya.’ and an integral part of the daily life in Kerala . These elephants are loved, revered, groomed and given a prestigious place in the state’s culture. In Kerala, groups of elephants can be found in temples, wildlife Sanctuaries and forests. (more…)
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Kunnathur Mana Ayurveda Heritage and Luxurious Hotel (KMH) located near the holy Guruvayur Temple is the rare combination of great architectural wonders of Cheranadu and Chettinadu. The richest high caste Namboothiri families in ancient Kerala lived in magnificent houses called Manas . These Manas well describe a lot about the legacy of the State. The Kunnathur Mana, which has a history of over 120 years, is one of the most prominent Manas in Kerala. The KMH have some of the attractive features of Chettinadu houses of Tamil Nadu too.
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THRISSUR
Like a shining diamond in the centre of a bejeweled crown, Thrissur is situated right in the middle of Kerala. This “Cultural Capital” is a city whose heart is so stuffed with tradition and its warm inhabitants so very content with its past that it defies the cultural progress of this sylvan city. Covering an area of about 3032 sq. km, Thrissur is the fourth largest city in Kerala and has a rich cultural heritage and an interesting history. The name Thrissur originates from the word “Thriu shiva perur” which in the local language means “the abode of Lord Shiva”. The influential king Shakthan Thampuran is the architect of this beautiful city that is bedecked with ancient palaces, historic buildings, quaint temples and sprawling mansions. Built on elevated land around a 65 acre hillock on which the well known Vadakkumnathan temple elegantly stands, Thrissur attracts a flurry of tourists from the world over. Around 3.6 hectares of land called the Thekkinkadu surrounding the temple is bordered by a spacious circular road called the Swaraj Round. This Thrissur Round is the central reference point and is one of the largest roundabouts in India. (more…)
Thrissur Pooram is widely known as mother of all poorams or ‘the pooram of all poorams’. This spectacular festival is marked by the visual gorgeousness, numbers of gold caparisoned elephants gather in a single place, amazing firework display, rhythmic and magical sounds of Panchavadyam,colourful Kudamattam, excited and fervent crowd – simply no comparison with any other festival. Thrissur Pooram celebrated every year in the month of Medam (mid-April to mid-may) as per the malayalam calendar. This years Thrissur Pooram will be held on Thursday, May 12th, 2011. This is the biggest temple festival in Kerala celebrated in the premises of Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur district. The ground surrounding the temple is known as Thekkinkadu Maidan, is the venue for Pooram. (more…)
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