Thrikkakara

Temple arts like Panchavadyam, Melam, Kouth, Kathakali, Thullal and cultural programmes  are performed.   Aarattu is on the last day.  Thiruvonam feast is another attraction. (more…)

Vijayadashami

Vijayadashami day is considered as the most divine day for Hindus to teach the first structure of language to kids.  On this day kids in the age group of three, starts ceremonial study of the language Malayalam by helping them to write Hari Sree Ganapathaye Namah… in raw rice and also on their tongue using finger ring of gold under an Ezhuthassan (tradition teacher).   Some of the important venues where this ceremony is held are: (more…)

Thrissur

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…)

Soma Kerala Palace

Soma Kerala Palace in Chempu, Kochi is a new offering of Somatheeram Ayurveda Group. A unique Kerala resort with the combination of Lake, Ayurveda, Yoga, the architecture Soma Kerala Palace is a blend of several remarkable structure that belongs to a long- gone epoch. The beautiful structures here are centuries old and have been transported from their original location and carefully reconstructed. Soma Kerala Palace thus provides visitors an opportunity to appreciate 250 year-old Kerala architectural marvels and the 5000 year-old healing art of Ayurveda. (more…)