Category: Places of Interests
The Indian School of Martial Arts is a premier training centre for the ancient martial art of Kalaripayattu. Set up in 1983, the ISMA or Kalariyil Dharmikam Ashram has been a place of healing and rejuvenation for many. This has happened under the leadership of Mr.Balachandran Nair who hails from a family of warrior-healers. He […]
The Kanhirode Weavers Cooperative Society Ltd, established in 1952, is situated in Kannur district. About 400 workers create high-quality furnishing fabrics, shirts, sarees as well as Khadi fabric.
Were you ever sapped of all your energy by the blistering heat of summer? Have you ever looked to retreat into a verdant landscape and rejuvenate yourself when bogged down by the dry and arid summer landscape? Well, then Janakikad is the destination where you can unwind yourself. Situated in the Maronthongara Panchayat, 7 km […]
Set foot into Fort Kochi and you will be instantly transported to a different time period. This place is steeped in the history and culture of all who have occupied it through the ages. Its roots and essence are unique in its diversity. While walking through K. J. Herschel Road, one gets a glimpse of […]
The Secretariat is among the most magnificent and well known structures in all of Kerala. People who visit the capital city of Thiruvananthapuram are awestruck by this gigantic structure. It houses the offices of ministers and important bureaucrats and is a major symbol of power and democracy in Kerala.
The Gandhi Seva Sadan Kathakali and Classic Arts Academy, popularly known as “Kathakali Sadanam”, is located in a panoramic, sprawling ten-acre campus of its own in Perur village in Ottapalam under the Palakkad district. Started in 1953, the academy is dedicated exclusively to the training of the art of Kathakali, the renowned dance-drama which is […]
You may have seen, admired and experienced some of the captivating sights on land in God’s Own Country. For those who are on the lookout for a new experience, a change from their tryst with land while in Kerala, why not opt for an experience on the turquoise waters of the Arabian Sea. And to […]
East Fort is among the most bustling areas in all of Thiruvananthapuram, famous for being home to the historic Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple. It is full of people, tourists, shops and a plethora of commercial sites all around. It has witnessed the rise and changes of many an important kingdom, from erstwhile Travancore to modern […]
The Mutt of Edneer, renowned as a seat of art and learning, belongs to the Sankaracharya tradition. Edneer Mutt is situated ten kilometers away from Kasaragod town towards northeast on the plains, by the side of the river, Madhuvahini.
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 […]