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 Dressed for temple visit by ushar
You will have to wear a saree\setumundu veshti , if you are planning to visit those famous temples like Sreepadmanabha Temple, Guruvayoor Temple etc..
The pic shows,
One lady in Saree,
Another in Set mundu (Veshti neryathu)
The man in Veshti and Melmundu Leave a Comment
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 Alathoor Hanuman Temple by ushar
One more thing is that you will have to remove your shirt when you enter a temple in Kerala.
In kerala peple always prefer a Namaste than a shakehand , especially the locals.
Ladies, you will have to wear a saree\setumundu veshti if you are planning to visit those famous temples like Sreepadmanabha Temple, Guruvayoor Temple etc.. Leave a Comment
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 Schoolgirl Kovalam by suvanki
Although Kerala can boast nearly 100% literacy in its young adults, it still remains one of the poorest states in India.
Education/ literacy has been an important part of the Keralan culture for centuries, believing that this was a way of imparting dignified behaviour, respect and cultural traits.
Educated Keralans also helped to promote a democratic state, and played an important role in the gaining of independence.
However, the practice of having large families, with a low income, resulted in high truancy, as children were required to help on the land, or look after their younger siblings.
The introduction of free school meals, led to an increase in attendance, and education now has high importance in Kerala.
Writing skills are highly valued, so this is why there is the need for pens/ exercise books etc.
If you don't have pens, some of the children will ask for money. Probably best to use your own judgement here!!
It was my first visit to India, and I came unprepared, but a couple of friends I made on The Spice Tour had bought boxes of pens, and gave me some to distribute.
The Manos reps in Kovalam pay regular visits to the local orphanage, and will take your donations of pens/ books/ money etc. Leave a Comment
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The laws on alcohol consumption in Kerala can be a bit confusing at times. Officially it's not to be consumed in public places, or places not designated for drinking! think this means bars...
Some places have put a ban on alcohol, due to accidents, such as drowning after consumption of...
In Kovalams bars and restaurants beer is served, but often disguised in teapots with pot mugs, or bottles of Kingfisher are wrapped in newspaper.
Cocktails may be listed on menus with non alcoholic ingredients, but the waiter will ask if you want gin, bacardi, vodka etc adding !
Festival days etc may result in non sale of alcohol at hotels etc, around Kerala, but if you offer to pay by cash and take it (hidden) to consume in your room, this may be allowed.
Kovalam and Munnar have govt outlets for sale of alcohol, with local and international brands (see my Munnar/Kovalam tips for more info)
If you have a favourite spirit, it may be best to buy from your departure airport, or Bahrain etc
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 Remove your shoes, leave it in
a rack by ajayzener
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 Elephant Bell by herzog63Leave a Comment
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There might be many things that would not be to ur liking, for example things about general civic sense and food habits, dont act snooty and dont crib about the way the locals behave or live, cos this is how life started, this is the way it was supposed to be, before ur commodes, table manners and etiquttes came into place. This is natural, if ur very particular about cleaniness and all things prim n propah, go find some other place to holiday. And by this i dont mean to demean or run down people here or kerala in general, my liking for this place is evident in all my kerala pages. Maybe even u would say the same things once ur here. Leave a Comment
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Generally, entry to the Hindu temples are resticted to Hindus only in Kerala. This is not the case in other parts of the India. Although temples are becoming commercialized and some temples allow foreigners inside, it is better to observe the rules of the temple. Even if foreigners are allowed to enter the temple compound, it is rare that they can enter the shrine in which the deity is kept. Leave a Comment
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 Church near Chennamkari by Canadienne
While boating through the canals, we often passed other boats filled with people on their way to church (it was a Sunday morning). Leave a Comment
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 Rice Fields in Chennamkari by CanadienneLeave a Comment
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