Kerala's Traditional Onam Sadhya

Onam, a traditional festival to welcome King Mahabali of Kerala. Onam evokes images of floral rangolis, boat races, vibrant dances and of course the sumptuous Onamsadhya - the special onam feast. In spite of life's frenetic pace, for the proud malayalee, an Onam sadhya still evokes excitement and festivity. Although, there are changes that have occurred over a period of time the sadhya still ho..

Onam Festival Cuisine

Onam, a festival native to Kerala , reveres the memory of a local demon king, Mahabali, who was ousted from his kingdom by Lord Vishnu. So attached was the king to his country and subjects, that he was granted permission to return once a year. The day is celebrated with much gaiety and enthusiasm with sports, snake boat races, songs, floral decorations, dances and, of course, many splendoured fea..

Onam and The Modern Youth

On the occasion of Onam, a reader writes in."Onam means celebration of unity. But we are not interested. We love flowers and we do Athappookkalam (flower bed) during Onam days. Nothing else", say 19-year-old students, Jayanthi Rajan and Prasanna Mukesh of Stella Marie's College, Chennai who hail from Thrissur, Kerala. Jayanthi and Prasanna are not the only two in the new era who think an..

Special Onam Recipes by Mrs. Chandri Bhat

Onam Recipes This year, besides the usual Kerala dishes, cook something with traditional flavours of Onam but with a little different touch to lend a new taste. Val Val This is a specialty of south karnataka, a coastal district near south Kerala. The flavours are similar to those of Kerala cuisine, yet it would be an interesting change from the usual Onam dishes. Pumpkin - 200 gmsSwe..

Mahashivaratri in Kerala

Mahashivaratri is essentially a religious festival unlike Onam and Thiruvathira. The word means 'the great night of Shiva'. According to the Sivapurana, it falls on Krishna Chaturdasi day, which is the fourteenth day during the waning of the moon in the month of Megha, though in some years it may occur in Phalguna also. In Kerala, the month of Kumbh is noted for the Shivaratri festival, which fall..

Beaches of Kerala

The Southern State of Kerala isn't just about the backwaters. It's about miles of sunny beaches and palm fringed coves.Alleppey BeachAlleppey Beach is a long sandy spectacular beach with dense palm groves (that are so characteristic of Kerala's landscape) at one end. A towering lighthouse overlooks the beach. Be careful though - the waters at Allepey beach are turbulent. Bekal Beach B..

Vythiri Resorts, Kerala

Vythiri Resorts, Kerala is a much-preferred accommodation option for honeymooners in Kerala. The South Indian state of Kerala, popularly known as GodÂ

Bethsaida Hermitage, Kerala

Bethsaida Hermitage, Kerala is strategically situated at Mullur in Kerala. Bethsaida Hermitage is situated directly on the seashore of southern Indian state of Kerala. Recognized as Â

Tour to Kerala

Home » Popular Tourist Destinations in India » Tour to Kerala Tour to Kerala In your tour to Kerala, we welcome you to the Indian tropical paradise! Simple take up a..

Punnamada, Kerala

Sprawling across 10.5 acres of land, Punnamada, Kerala enjoys a waterfront location. If you are looking for a luxurious range of amenities on your honeymoon in Kerala, Punnamada, Kerala will provide you with the same. Facing one kilometer of beach stretch, Punnamada in Kerala welcomes honeymooners and vacationers in droves. Located amidst pleasant surroundings, Punnamada, Kerala is a romantic vaca..