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Kalarippayattu, considered to be the mother of all martial art forms in the world, is a priceless asset to Kerala’s heritage. An intricate blend of physical prowess, mindset, martial techniques and indigenous medical system, this form of armed, close quarter, hand-to-hand combat is unique to this State. The Kalari is a practice ring or training centre on […]

A trip to Edakkal Caves is like a journey into our forgotten past. Located 10 kms from Sulthan Bathery, they have provided historians with great information regarding the lives and habits of our ancestors. The caves are two natural rock formations believed to have been formed by a large split in a huge rock. The […]

Though built around 1695 by the Dutch East India Company, David Hall, situated in Fort Kochi, gets its name from one of its later occupants, David Koder, a Jewish businessman. The Hall, which is now an art gallery, was originally associated with Hendrik Adriaan van Reed tot Drakestein, renowned Dutch commander better known for his […]

Located on the banks of the river Sokanasini (the destroyer of sorrows) in Chittur, this is a memorial to Thunchath Ezhuthachan, the author of Adhyatma Ramayana, who spent his last days here. A srichakra, some of the idols worshipped by him, a stylus, wooden slippers and a few old manuscripts are exhibited at Chittur Gurumadom.

Kalaripayattu, the traditional and exclusive martial art form of Kerala, is widely acclaimed as a synthesis of body control, treatment, and armed and unarmed combat. This immaculate martial art form can be witnessed in its fullest, bearing all traditional and orthodox techniques and systems of treatment, at the C.V.N. Kalari at Edakkad in Kozhikode. The Kalari […]

Chendamangalam is a rare geographical combination of three rivers, seven inlets, hillocks and vast expanses of green plains situated in Ernakulam. The Paliam Palace, abode of the Paliath Achans, prime ministers to the erstwhile Maharajas of Kochi, represents the architectural splendour of Kerala. The palace houses a collection of historic documents and relics. The hillocks […]

Chellarkovil, situated 11 km from Kumily, is a sleepy little village with its breathtaking view of the plains and cascading waterfalls. The village slopes down to the famous coconut groves of Cumbum in neighbouring Tamil Nadu.

Established by the Wayanad Social Service Society, Boys Town is known for the herbal garden, nature care centre, sericulture unit and permaculture centre. The Gene Park, situated here, was developed as part of an Indo-Danish project to promote herbal gardening.

Attappadi is among the biggest tribal settlements in Kerala. This hill area is famous for its worship of the mountain peak ‘Malleeswaran’ in the form of a massive ‘Siva-linga’ and Sivarathri celebrations at the Malleeswaram Temple is an extremely important event in the area. The Bhavani River plays an integral part of the celebrations as […]

The Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI) was established in 1970 by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and has its headquarters in Kudlu, 5 km north of Kasaragod. CPCRI serves as a national forum for improving the genetic potential of plantation crops and conducting basic and applied research on various aspects of these […]