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 chottanikkara Temple by ajayzener
The Divine Mother known as Rajarajeswari (Adiparasakthi) is worshipped here in three forms Saraswathy in the morning, Lakshmi at noon and Durga in the evening. There is an Idol of Mahavishnu on the same pedestal and so the Deity is called Ammenarayana, Devinarayana, Lakshminarayana and Bhadrenarayana also. Along with Lakshmi & Narayana there are idols of Brahma, Siva, Ganapathi (Ganesh), Subramanya and Sastha on the same pedestal.
Apart from the main deity, the temple complex consists of Kizhukkavu Bhagavathy temple, temples for Sastha, Siva, Ganapathi, Nagas and other Upa-Devas. The pleasant atmosphere in the temple give mental peace and harmony to devotees.
"MAKOM Thozhal" (worship on the Makom day) is the most important festival of the temple which is celebrated in the month of Kumbham. (Feb / March) It is believed that Bhagavathy in her full attire gave darsan to Vilwamangalam Swamiyar on the Makom day and appears on the same day every year for giving darsan to the devotees in her special appearance. The Bhadrakaali at Kizhukkavu is believed to exorcise evil spirit from devotees, after conducting bhajanam.
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 Chinese Fishing Nets, Cochin by suvanki
Cochin brings together a mix of cultures, religions, architecture and cuisines.
Its large harbour and port have played a huge part in the trading and development of SW India, throughout the centuries.
Today, it still runs as an important port, with a developing modern city of offices, shops and restaurants. However, much of its heritage can be seen, in the architecture with Portuguese, Dutch and British styles, which again is reflected in the cuisine of this area.
The Chinese Fishing nets, Jew Town, The Dutch Palace, St Francis Church are some of the must see's as well as dolphin spotting as you ferry along between the islands of Cochin.
The many restaurants offer a variety of cuisines, and another must see is a Kathakali performance.
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 Vamanapuram Temple by ajayzener
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 M enjoying a coconut flavoured
cocktail by suvanki
Some vendors on Kovalam beach sell bottles of coconut oil as a sun lotion! Beware, you'll fry and burn!
Coconut water is found in drinks (alcoholic and non alcoholic) coconut milk, and a form of vinegar!
In many of the bars around Lighthouse Beach in Kovalam, coconut based cocktails are popular, served with a straw and the coconut! Leave a Comment
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Top dancing legends of India coverage on the picturesque city and present between themselves, the full range of the various classical dance forms of India. Leave a Comment Address: Kanakakkunnu Palace groundsOther Contact: spiceodyssey"gmail.com
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 Kathakali musicians
Cochin by suvanki
The musicians are usually illuminated by a single lantern or candle flame, which adds to the atmosphere.
The main instrument is the drum, a long barrel shaped instrument (sudda mandalam) It is beaten at both ends, producing a resonant rythym.
Singers accompany the drummer, the sounds they produce and the drum beat alters to portray the emotions the dancers are acting.
The musicians are highly skilled professionals.
The dancers don't speak or sing, but rely on the accompanying musicians, together with their facial expressions/hand gestures etc to portray moods and emotions to tell the story Leave a Comment Address: Art Kerala, Kannanthodath Lane, Ernakulum, CochinPhone: 2375238Directions: See Make Up tip for directionsWebsite: www.updateindia.com/artkerala Other Contact: art_kerala@satyam.net.in
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 Kathakali Arjuna
character by suvanki
Usually Hero King or Gods such as Krishna, Vishnu or Rama (although can also be evil royalty etc)
He wears a crown (the kesabhara kiritam)and a white paper frill from ear to ear.
Face paint is green, which symbolises heroism and righteousness. Leave a Comment
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 Coir soaking on the
Backwaters by suvanki
The husk provides the coir that is seen worldwide in mats and rope.
A common sight on the Backwaters is patches of coir soaking (upto 6 months) before it is twisted/ 'spun' into ropes or mats.
It's possible to see or even try rope making for yourself on some of the backwater boat trips. An unusual souvenir to take home.... rope you've made your self! Leave a Comment Address: All over KeralaPhone: 2382831Directions: One place to try ropemaking is through the backwater trips offered by Kadhikan S R Surendran from Kovalam Contact details below. See my Kovalam page for more details also
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