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Pathiramanal Island, Alappuzha, India, Kerala Videos
Seeded on Wed Sep 19, 2007 3:13 AM EDT ()
The Video clip shows Pathiramanal which is an island in the backwaters of Alappuzha, Kerala. Surrounded by Vembanad Lake, this area stretches from Aleppey to Kochi. And is ideal for backwater cruise.
Chakara – shoals of fishes near the shore, Monsoon Season, India, Kerala Videos
Seeded on Wed Sep 19, 2007 3:11 AM EDT ()
The video clip portrays the rare phenomenon of Chakara, seen annually in the coastal areas during the monsoon season. Chakara is the thronging of huge quantities of fishes near the shore as a result of the forming of mud banks.
Kanyarkali- a ritual art form, Martial Art Dance, Folk Art, Palakkad, India, Kerala Videos
Seeded on Mon Sep 17, 2007 1:33 AM EDT ()
Kanyarkali is a ritual, folk art otherwise spells as Video of Kanyarkali, a folk as well as martial art form popular among the Nairs in districts like Palakkad, Kerala, India. It is performed in temples and Thara, a place for informal gatherings.
Kakkoor Kaalavayal: Exciting bullrace, Ernakulam, India, Kerala Videos
Seeded on Mon Sep 17, 2007 1:31 AM EDT ()
Video of Kakkoor Kalavayal festival, annually held at Kakkoor village near Piravam in Eranakulam district, Kerala.
Ksheeradhara in Ayurveda, India, Kerala Videos
Seeded on Mon Sep 17, 2007 12:55 AM EDT ()
Video of Ksheeradhara or dhara (streaming) using medicated milk of cow or buffalo. It is part of the Purvakarma therapies prior to Panchakarma in Ayurveda, Kerala, India. It treats diseases related to vata humour.
Vaalpayattu, a thrilling duel in Kalarippayattu, Martial Arts, India, Kerala Videos
Seeded on Tue Sep 11, 2007 1:45 AM EDT ()
Video of Vall Payattu using vall (sword) and paricha (shield) in Kalarippayattu, the classical martial art form of Kerala, India. Sword and shield has been the weapon of the Kshathriya clan in the state long ago.
Bekal Fort: An imposing monument, Kasaragod, India, Kerala Videos
Seeded on Tue Sep 11, 2007 1:44 AM EDT ()
This video clip presents Bekal Fort at Kasaragod district which is a wonderful tourist destination, historically important and geographically magnificent. It gives an unforgettable view far out into the Arabian Sea near the hot spot Bekal beach.
Fit as a fiddle: Kalarippayattu fighters, Martial Arts, India, Kerala Videos
Seeded on Fri Sep 7, 2007 6:20 AM EDT ()
Video of various training steps in Kalarippayattu, the ancient martial art of Kerala delivered at CVN Kalari, Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) Kerala, India.
Navarakkizhi in Ayurveda, India, Kerala Videos
Seeded on Fri Sep 7, 2007 6:17 AM EDT ()
Video of Navarakkizhi, or fomentation with bolus of cooked Navara rice is Kerala�s contribution to Ayurveda. It makes use of Shasthika or Navara rice mixed with milk and herbal decoction made of kurumthotti. The patient is made to lie on the droni and is massaged with kizhi.
Pilgrimage to Malayattoor church, Centre of Worship, Eranakulam, India, Kerala Videos
Seeded on Fri Sep 7, 2007 6:16 AM EDT ()
Video of Malayattoor, one of the famous Christian pilgrim centres of India located at Ernakulam, Kerala, India. St.Thomas, the apostle is believed to have founded it when he reached Kerala to preach Christianity.
Learning his first Kalari steps, Martial Arts, India, Kerala Videos
Seeded on Tue Sep 4, 2007 6:04 AM EDT ()
Video of a children fighters or artistes practicing meypayattu in Kalarippayattu (kalaripayattu), the ancient martial art of Kerala in CVN Kalari, Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), India.
The delicious fruits at Kanthalloor farms, Idukki, India, Kerala Videos
Seeded on Tue Sep 4, 2007 6:02 AM EDT ()
Video of Kanthalloor farms near Marayoor -a rain forest area rich of sandal wood, Idukki, Kerala, where fruits and vegetables like apple, guava, gooseberry, orange, eggfruits, peach, passion fruit, cauliflower, cabbage, carrot, garlic etc are grown.
Muniyara – the dolmenoids at Marayoor, Idukki, Places of Interest, India, Kerala Videos
Seeded on Tue Sep 4, 2007 6:01 AM EDT ()
Video of Muniyara, near Marayoor, Idukki, Kerala is a hot spot for anthropologists and archaeologists with its rich collection of Megalithic Dolmenoid cists or burial chambers. There are many Muniyaras near Kovilkadavu and Pambar.
Udwartana - Ayurvedic powder massage, Ayurveda, India, Kerala Videos
Seeded on Sat Sep 1, 2007 1:55 AM EDT ()
Video of Udwartana, a part of purvakarma in Panchakarma therapy in Ayurveda, Kerala, India. This oil massage cures many kinds of nervous disorders and the dry one is effective for treating obesity, rheumatoid arthritis and various kapha disorders.
Kottayam cheriyapally - church throbbing to history, India, Kerala Videos
Seeded on Sat Sep 1, 2007 1:47 AM EDT ()
This video clip presents St. Mary's Church at kottayam, popularly known as Cheriyapalli (small church). The church, one of the oldest in the state, was built in 1579 by the Thekkumkur Maharaja and the Portuguese. The architectural style is European.
Nakrathundi, the disappointed demoness, Performing Arts, India, Kerala Videos
Seeded on Sat Sep 1, 2007 1:45 AM EDT ()
Video of Kathakali, the classical dance drama of kerala, India. The present story is Narakasuravadham, or the killing of Narakasura. It has the characters of Narakasura, Jayantha, Nakrathundi and Lalitha.
Sree Ramaswamy Temple, Kannur, India, Kerala Videos
Seeded on Sat Aug 25, 2007 2:38 AM EDT ()
Video of Sree Ramaswamy Temple, located at Thalassery, Kannur, Kerala, India. Dedicated to lord Rama, the temple is known as chempadicha melkoora. The annual festival is on Vishu day in the month of Medam (April- May) and is marked with panchavadyam.
Time for bath for the tusker of Kodanad, Elephant Training Centre, Ernakulam, India, Kerala Videos
Seeded on Sat Aug 25, 2007 2:31 AM EDT ()
Video of Kodanad, the elephant training center at Ernakulam, Kerala, India. Located on the shores of Periyar, Kodanad is the headquarters of Malayattoor Forest division.
Mohiniyattam, Classical Dance of Kerala, Dr. Deepti Omcheri, Performing Arts, India, Kerala Videos
Seeded on Sat Aug 25, 2007 2:28 AM EDT ()
Video of Mohiniyattam, the classical female solo dance of Kerala, performed by Dr. Deepti Omchery Bhalla. Mohiniyattam is designed based on the book 'Hastha Lakhsana Deepika' and its lyrics are in Manipravala. Mohiniyattam gives prominence to the sentiment of laasya.
Sree Thayyil Vayanattu Kulavan Temple, Kannur, India, Kerala Videos
Seeded on Fri Aug 24, 2007 1:38 AM EDT ()
Video of Sree Thayyil Vayanattu Kulavan temple, at Kuruva, Kannur, Kerala, India. The major folk deities here are Puliyoor Kannan, Gulikan and Ilayidath Bhagavathi.
Ezhunnallippu at Sree Ramaswamy Temple, Kannur, India, Kerala Videos
Seeded on Fri Aug 24, 2007 1:36 AM EDT ()
Video of Sree Ramaswamy Temple, located at Thalassery, Kannur, Kerala, India. Dedicated to Lord Rama, the temple is known as chempadicha melkoora. The annual festival is on Vishu day in the month of Medam (April- May) and is marked with panchavadyam.
Farewell to Elephants at Akkare Kottiyoor, Kannur, Places of Worship, India, Kerala Videos
Seeded on Fri Aug 24, 2007 1:34 AM EDT ()
Video of Akkare Kottiyoor Shiva temple at Kannur, Kerala, India, which is known as Dakshina Kasi or Varanasi of the South. It is located on the banks of river Bavali, and the deity is a Swayambhoo Lingam or idol of Shiva, seated on a platform called Manithara.
Wayanad mountain pass - scenic route, India, Kerala Videos
Seeded on Mon Aug 20, 2007 2:43 AM EDT ()
This video clip presents Wayanad Pass, Churam, a mountain pass in Western Ghats connecting Wayanad (Vayanadu) and Kozhikode (Calicut), two districts of Kerala, India. A journey through this region with high cliffs and ravens of Western Ghats is an enchanting one.
Baby elephant at Kodanad, Eranakulam, India, Kerala videos
Seeded on Mon Aug 20, 2007 2:40 AM EDT ()
Video of baby elephant at Kodanad in Ernakulam district, Kerala, India, on the banks of river Periyar which is a famed training center of taming elephants.
Podikkizhi - Fomentation with Medicinal Mixture in Ayurveda, India, Kerala Videos
Seeded on Mon Aug 20, 2007 2:33 AM EDT ()
Video of Podikkizhi, a fomentation therapy which makes use poultice with medicinal powder, a mixture of elements like horse gram, black gram, gingelly seeds and other vital ingredients.
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