| Kerala is a beautiful place flanked by green | | | | Kerala has been considered as the seat of |
| emerald landscapes, with the western ghats on | | | | classical dance forms such as Kathakali, |
| the either side and the Arabian sea on the other | | | | Koodiyattom, Krishnanattom, Kolkkali, |
| side. Popularly known as 'God's own country', the | | | | Mohiniyattom, thiruvathirakali, Kakkarishi, Natakom, |
| state boasts rich colorful culture, featuring folk | | | | Chavittunatakom and Oppanna. These dances are |
| dance and music, varieties of cuisines and | | | | characterized by its elaborate costumes and |
| celebrations of festivals on grand scale. The | | | | attractive make-up. Men and women puts on |
| culture of Kerala is unique in character, originated | | | | colorful classical attires, adorned with heavy |
| by the influence of countless facets of several | | | | accessories. All the dance forms depicts the |
| cultures. It was sprouted as a combination of | | | | varied emotions such as love, joy, sorrow, anger, |
| Aryan and Dravidian culture. | | | | valor and courage. Some significant forms of |
| Traditional Costumes | | | | music played in Kerala are Panchavadyam, |
| The traditional costume is a cultural visual of the | | | | Nadanpattu, Omanathinkal Kidavo and many other |
| Keralites. Dress code seems to be very simple | | | | soothing music forms had evolved over past |
| and decent in appearance. Mundu and Neriathu are | | | | decades. |
| the traditional forms of costumes worn by men | | | | Cuisines |
| and women. Mundu is referred to lower garment | | | | Explore the rich tradition of Kerala in its cuisines, |
| worn around the hips and the other one is the | | | | which boasts immense variety of food habits. |
| upper garment. The hand woven Mundu is very | | | | Visit Kerala to experience the exotic flavors of |
| comfortable during the summer season. Saree | | | | myriad dishes. The Kerala cuisines consists of both |
| and blouse forms the integral attire for women. | | | | vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Keralites are |
| Festivals | | | | fond of rice and fish, included in their everyday |
| The colorful mosaic religious and regional festivals | | | | meal. Relish at different varieties of sea food |
| are celebrated with great pomp and grandeur. | | | | including mussels, fish etc. Popular vegetarian |
| Every festival is associated with some kind of | | | | dishes includes steamed rice cakes and variety of |
| religious legacy. During the festive season, the | | | | pancakes. Coconut is mostly used in various |
| folk, classical and ritual arts turns out to be more | | | | dishes and curries. The chief ingredients of the |
| lively. Some of the major cultural events are the | | | | food items includes chillies, curry leaf, mustard |
| Onam festival, the annual Snake Boat Races and | | | | seed, tamarind and asafoetida. The added flavor |
| the temple festival at Thrissur. Other famous | | | | makes the food scrumptious, hot and spicy. |
| festivals includes Navaratri, Maha Shivratri, Diwali, | | | | Some popular dishes of Kerala comprises of |
| Bakri Id, Muharram and Ramadan, Easter and | | | | Tangy Rasam, Appam, Puttu and Tapioca and fish |
| Christmas. | | | | curry. |
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