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Pacha characters...
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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The coconut shell has many uses, mainly for fuel and charcoal. It is also often used in a variety of handicrafts. Bowls, animal figures, ornaments and hangings etc.
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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This festival is exclusively for womenfolks, and only women are allowed to perfom this "thiruvathirakali".On the day of Thiruvathira, women take an early bath and get dressed in traditional attire (Mundu and Veshti). They take noyambu (fast) on that day and have only non-rice food. In the evening, they perform the dance and decorate their hair with Pathirapoovu (a kind of flower). This is a group dance and steps in this dance are very simple but elegant. 5 to 7girls will stand in a circle around a lighted brass lamp, and dance each step to the rhythm of the songs they sing, clapping their hands. These special songs for thiruvathira is calledThiruvaathirappattu.. The festival Thiruvathira comes in Dhanu Maasam (January). Thiruvathirakali is also called as "Kaikottikali". Leave a Comment Address: KeralaDirections: Kerala, India, Asia
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2000 year old Jewish quarter has the oldest functioning synagogue in the Commonwealth. Also the streets are full of very interesting shops. There are some that really make me wonder just how they obtained such merchandise. Mostly stuff you expect to see in a place of worshop. Leave a Comment
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A platform for some of India's traditional classical dance forms, the dance festival is annually held from 21st to 27th February at the Nishagandhi Open Air Theatre in the Kanakakunnu Palace grounds. From Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Mohiniattam to Odissi, this festival is a unique opportunity to be a part of grace and elegance in so many different forms.
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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Napier Museum combines traditional Kerala style with the Chinese and Mughal influences much evident in its architecture.
The 19th century English architect, Chisholm, designed the building, which houses a rare collection of archaoelogical and historical artifacts.
Timings
The museums are open from Tuesdays to Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4.45 p.m. On Wednesdays, the museum opens only at 1 p.m. Leave a Comment Address: Thiruvananthapuram, KeralaDirections: Next to the Zoo.
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The beautiful and peaceful hill station of Ponmudi is situated at a distance of 61 km from Thiruvananthapuram and at an altitude of 1000 m above the sea level. Come to Ponmudi to fall in love with the bountiful nature, serene surroundings and several tourist attractions. The hill station is a welcome break from the rush of the city where you can relax in the laps of nature without any hurries and worries.
If you have a passion for trekking and long leisurely walks, explore the hill station of Ponmudi. There is a lot to see and behold like hills, valleys tea-estates and cottages. Ponmudi is an ideal and a beautiful picnic spot, as it is at a convenient distance from Thiruvananthapuram and well endowed with natural springs. The Golden Valley is a small yet scenic viewpoint. Leave a Comment Directions: Follow the road to Shenkottai from Trivandrum. After 27kms turn right from Chullimanoor Jn and drive all the way up to Ponmudi ( 43kms)
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one of the oldest museums in Asia
situated in the heart of the city in a park ,one of the few remaining lungs of the city.
museum as such is no great shakes
but the building is an architectural beauty
an amalgum of traditional keralite wood carving and
western bricks.
situated in the same compound,zoo and picture gallery Address: museum compound ,vellayambalam,trivandrum
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All of the Guide books and the people that I spoke to called this style net the Chinese fishing net. It must have come from Chinese explorers a long time ago. They are very interesting as they untilize a gas lamp that hangs over the middle of net at night and then when the fisherman thinks there is a good school of fish over the net he will lift it out of the water and hope that he has a bunch of fish!! It must work quite well as I saw alot of thes nets in the Backwaters. Leave a Comment
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If you are lucky enough to make it to the Backwaters of Kerala you will see all kinds of goods being hauled on the barges. Rocks, dirt,Coconuts, and here you can see a big load of straw. If you go to India and have the time to go to Kerala please do it!! You will have wonderful memories that will last a lifetime!! Leave a Comment
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