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Kerala’s Palakkad Rail Coach Factory - Country’s first aluminium coach factory

This is an article on the Kerala’s Palakkad Rail Coach Factory. This also happens to be the first rail coach factory in India with the coaches to be built with all aluminium body. The foundation stone of the rail coach factory of the Puthusseri west Village, Palakkad was laid by the Union Railway Minister. Read on for the details.

Holy river Pampa, Pampa vilakku and the legends on Sabari

Read this article to know about the Pampa (also called Pamba) River, from where it starts, through which places it flows and where it ends. The article also deals as to how Pampa became a holy river. This article explains about an annual ritual of Pampa Vilakku and the legend associating the river and the hunter woman Sabari on whose name the place of the Ayyappa temple is situated.

Sabarimala Ayyappa temple and pilgrims getting ready for Makara vilakku festival

Read this article to know about what is Sabarimala Makara vilakku festival, Sabarimala vilakku, Makara Samkramam, Makara Jyoti at Sabarimala, the confusion on the Makara vilakku and the Makara Jyoti, Thiruvabharanam of Lord Ayyappan, The mysteries connected with Sabarimala, Erumeli Petta Thullal, Malikappuram Procession and the Guruthi Ritual being held at the hill shrine of Sabarimala as a part of the Makara vilakku festival.

Thiruvathira the ladies festival of Kerala

Read this article to know about Thiruvathira festival. Thiruvathira is a festival falling in the winter month of Dhanu. Thiruvathira is a festival of importance to the women. The ladies believe that by observing the Thiruvathira Vrutham those who are not married will get a good husband and the husbands of those who are married will acquire good habits. It is a day and night festival for the ladies with fast/semi fast and visiting temple.

The elephantine problems of Kerala’s captive (domesticated) elephants

This is an article about the captive or domesticated elephants, their problems and the hope for solution to their elephantine problems. Any visitor from outside Kerala will find an attraction in the way the majestic elephants are associated with the religious and social functions of Kerala. But it is a paradox that while in the religious festivals the elephants are worshipped, they are ill treated after the festivals. Let us have a look at the problems and solutions.

Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa Temple Nada Closure for Chandragrahan

Are you looking for whether the Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa Temple Nada will be closed during Chandragrahan? Well,the temple will be closed on 10 December 2011 during the grahan time. Here you will get more details like chandragrahan in Kerala, story and importance of chandragrahan and many more.

Chakkulathukavu Sree Bhagavathy Temple Pongala Festival 2011

Are you looking for Chakkulathukavu Pongala Festival date at Sree Bhagavathy Temple in Kerala? Well, the festival is on 9 December 2011. Learn more about the legend behind the Pongala festival, temple features and timings, how to reach Sree Bhagavathy Temple Chakkulathukavu and many more.

Significance of Kerala Navarathri Festival and Dussera Celebrations

Read this article to know as to what is Navarathri – Dussera – Ayudha Pooja – Saraswathi Pooja and its significances. Navarathri festival has its meaning and purposes of rising our spiritual level, by reducing the negative aspects through the process of learning through the rituals of the festival. Read on to see how we realize these objectives.

Krishna Janmashtami 2011 | Sri Krishna Janmashtami Festival Celebration

Read this article to know about the complete details of Srikrishna Janmashtami 2011, the significance, rituals, procedures and cultural activities. As this name suggests it is the birthday celebration of the divine Lord Krishna who is a personified example of a friend, a guide, a philosopher, and lover or as a child, by his devotee. Janmashtami is an important day for the devotees of Lord Krishna, as the festival celebrates his birth which falls on 22 August, 2011.

Ramzan(Ramadan) and Eid Al Fitr- A complete history about Ramadan

Read this article to know the details of Ramzan (Ramadan) and Eid Al Fitr one of the most important festivals of the Muslims. The importance of Ramzan month is that the holy Quran which is a guidance, direction and means of salvation to the followers, was revealed in this month by the Allah from heaven to the Prophet Muhammad. In short it is a month of Prayers and spiritual activities.

Koodiyattam (Kutiyattam) Kerala's Ancient Theatre Art

Read this article about Koodiyattam (Kutiyattam) kerala's ancient theatre art form. This article gives an introduction to the ancient theatre art form based on dancing and acting evolved in Kerala around seventh century A.D. It is known as 'Kootiyattam', a Sanskrit drama form , later modified incorporating Malayalam narration of the story through the words of a Vidushakan.

History & Origin of Onam-The most important festival of kerala

Read the history & origin of Onam,the most important festival of kerala. It is an annual festival of 10 - 11 days with varied festive activities. The main function is on Thiruvonam (Malayalam star day.

Makaravilakku 2012 Live - Makara Vilakku 2012 Watch Online - Sabarimala Makara Jyothi Live 2012

This article provides information on Makaravilakku 2012Live Telecast, Watch Makaravilakku Live 2012 Online, Information on Thiruvabharanam, Makara Vilakku Live 2012, Live 2012 Makara Vilakku on Kerala TV Channels, Makaravilakku 2012 Live Online at Kerala Websites, Makaravillaku Live 2012

Mohiniyattam - The traditional dance form of Kerala

Mohiniyattam is a traditional semi-classical dance form which has originated from the state of Kerala in India. Read more to know the history, costumes used, dance steps involved, instruments used and famous dancers of Mohiniyattam dance form.

Champakkulam Boat Race 2011 | Watch Live Telecast Online

Champakkulam Boat Race 2011 will flag off from 16th June 2011. You can watch Chempakkulam boat race live telecast from various Malayalam channels like Asianet, Surya, Indiavision, Manorama News etc. Check this article also for popular snake boats participating in Champakkulam boat race 2011 like Chundan Snake Boat, Iruttukuthy/Oddy Snake Boat, Thekkan Oddy Vallom, Churulan Snake Boats etc. Venue of Champakkulam Boat Race 2011, Champakkulam Boat Race Champions till date is also updated.

Thrissur Pooram 2011 Celebrations in Kerala Temples

The Thrissur Pooram 2011 Festival moves on big with the celebration in Thrissur. Read to know Thrissur Pooram Festival 2011 Temples Celebrations and important places for Thrissur Pooram Celebrations 2011 in Kerala temples. Get to know about Thrissur Pooram 2011 Festival important temples for festival and places for Thrissur Pooram 2011 Parade in Thrissur.

Thrissur Pooram 2011 Festival Programmes & Launch

The Thrissur Pooram Festival 2011 begins with a big festive arrangement in Thrissur, Kerala. Read to know about Thrissur Pooram Festival Inaugurations 2011 and know about Thrissur Pooram Festival 2011 Celebrations in Kerala. Get to know about Thrissur Pooram Festival 2011 Preparations and also Thrissur Pooram Festival 2011 Events and Programmes.

Thrissur pooram exhibition 2011

Thrissur Pooram Exhibition is a part of the festival called Thrissur pooram. Read more to know about the exhibition, the stalls that are available in the exhibition as well as various other activities that one can find at the exhibition. This article also contains link to watch the video of the Thrissur pooram exhibition

An overview of Thrissur pooram and description of the events of Thrissur pooram 2011

Thrissur pooram is known as the mother of all poorams in Kerala. Read this article to gather all the information about Thrissur pooram. The article also contains information about the latest developments in Thrissur pooram and the events that will take place in Thrissur Pooram 2011. The timings for Thrissur pooram 2011 are also given here.

Thrissur Pooram 2011- Grand Festival in Kerala

Thrissur Pooram is like any other Poorams, are celebrated on the Pooram star (celestial) day of a particular lunar month. Thrissur Pooram is held on the Pooram celestial day of 1st month - Mesha (Medam) which will fall during April - May every year. It is a grand cultural, social, religious highlight and a temple festival combined, celebrated every year. In 2011, Thrissur Pooram will start on 12th May morning and conclude at Noon on 13th May.

Classical Fine Arts of Kerala

Every country has its own arts. Every region of every county has its own art. So is the case of India and its States. As every state in India has its own arts, Kerala has arts special to the state. The arts special to Kerala are Koodiyatam, Krishnanattam, Ramanattam, Kathakali, Chakyar Koothu, Thullal, Mohiniyattam, Thiruvathirakali, Oppana, Kolkkali, and Duffmuttu etc.

Significance of Vishu

This is a details description of the cultural festival of Kerala called Vishu.Significance of celebrating vishu is being given in detail.

Hindu Nair Marriages in Kerala

This is a brief description of marriage ceremonies followed by the hindu Nair community in Kerala.

Kathakali - The Pride of Kerala

Kathakali is the traditional dance form of Kerala known as. Here is a brief description of the origin of kathakali, features and the latest changes in Kathakali.

Vembanad Lake, A Ramsar site of Kerala

Lakes do act as an ecosystem helping the survival of thousands of living organisms in and around it. It serves the human population around it socially and economically. The conservation of a large a system of water body such as Vembanad Lake is very important as far as Kerala is concerned. The inclusion of this lake under the list of Ramsar sites justifies this.