[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/1HWyydI7UZY?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Lakshadweep is an archipelago located 200-400 km west of the coast of Kerala in the Arabian Sea. The archipelago consists of 36 main islands, many smaller islands, coral atolls and coral reefs. It is the smallest union territory in India. Lakshadweep means a hundred thousand islands in the local language, Malayalam.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/K-aJG4TGm-M?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] This video shows Pallavi, a dance bit from Odissi which means elaboration to both dance as well as accompanying music. It is marked by elegant and lyrical movements.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/BkaZWeMpyBE?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Thrissur Pooram Part 2 Thrissur Pooram is one among the biggest temple festivals in Kerala, India. Grand elephant pageantry and traditional percussion ensembles are highlights of this festival. The venue is Thekkinkadu maidan in Thrissur district of Kerala, India.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/cF_C2p-Jy5c?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Dharamshala is a popular hill station located in the Kangra district known for its idyllic surroundings amidst pine trees, tea gardens and snow capped mountains. It is also home to His Holiness, the Dalai Lama. The word Dharamshala means, an inn attached to a temple. Dharamshala’s history has been influenced greatly by both Hinduism Read more about Dharamshala Videos, Himachal Pradesh, India[…]
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/e9qlN0cxqY8?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Perfomance of a snake charmer. Snake charmers are entertainers who used to have a living by playing with posionous snakes like cobra. They are like street magicians in Kerala. For more information on this video click – www.indiavideo.org Video by www.invismultimedia.com
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[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/1od6dybFvfo?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Kanchipuram or the City of Thousand Temples is one of the oldest temple towns of India. It is also renowned for the famed Kanjeevaram silk sarees. An epicentre of spiritual activities and learning since 10th century, Kanchi was ruled by several dynasties including Cholas, Pallavas and the empire of Vijayanagar
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[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/0QDrRA25wR0?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Kalamandalam Part I Kerala Kalamandalam is the premier centre for arts situated at Cheruthuruthy in Thrissur district of Kerala. Here students are trained in Kathakali, Kutiyattam, Mohiniyattam, Thullal etc. Kerala Kalamandalam is under the Government of Kerala. This film is produced by the Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/OA1RvPDZlM0?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] The Union Territory of Pudhucherry (earlier Pondicherry) comprises of the four unconnected, erstwhile French settlements of Pudhucherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam. While Karaikal lies 150 km south of Pudhucherry on the east coast, Mahe is on the Malabar Coast and Yanam in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/w27OvzzNAUE?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] In this video you can see Abhinaya, a piece from Odissi dance which depicts different episodes of Krishna Leela (Krishnas adorable mischief) by Sujata Mohapatra, a renowned Odissi dancer.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/VwEM1VwBa6o?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Aranmula Boat Race Part 1 Held during the Onam festival, Aranmula Vallamkali or boat race is is a colourful water regatta. There is a grand procession and before that the snake boats assemble near the Sree Parthasarathy Temple. Each boat is 100 feet long and accommodates four helmsmen, 100 oarsmen and 25 singers. The Read more about Aranmula Boat Race Part 1[…]
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/9_wsaNarYxk?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] The hill town of Palampur in Kangra Valley captivates you with its beautiful landscapes, pine and deodar forests and sparkling streams. Unlike any other popular hill station in Himachal Pradesh, it has a character of its own, not overtly commercialized by tourism. Situated at an altitude of 1220 m above sea level, Palampur is Read more about Palampur Videos, Himachal Pradesh, India[…]
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/p4_PBH4uNjY?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Featured is the performance by Sri Sanjay Subrahmanyan on a Swathi composition, Palayasadha at the Swathi Sangeethotsavam or Music Festival 2010 in the Kuthira Malika Palace at East fort, Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/-EIO9YgqmKc?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Thrissur Pooram Part 1 Thrissur Pooram is one among the biggest temple festivals in Kerala, India. Grand elephant pageantry and traditional percussion ensembles are highlights of this festival. The venue is Thekkinkadu maidan in Thrissur district of Kerala, India.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/G_OX2onvKzM?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Shillong is the picturesque district headquarters of the East Khasi Hills and one of the northeast’s most popular hill stations. Its stunning natural setting enshrouded in mists, broken by sunny days, urge you to venture into the green hillsides to spend wonderful moments in the outdoors. In 1876, the English set about separating the Read more about Shillong Videos, Meghalaya, India[…]
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/D3srGyDChsQ?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Rhapsody of hills, a DVD featuring the famous hill destinations of Kerala, like Munnar and Thekkady.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/-l53t1wi_y8?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Kalaripayattu Part 2 Kalarippayattu is the traditional martial art of Kerala. Beleived to be one of the oldest martial art. Also called mother of all martial arts. Promotional film made by Department of Tourism (Kerala Tourism) Government of Kerala.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/mlMzKqykrZc?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] The coast town of Kanyakumari or Cape Comorin lies at the southernmost tip of India where the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean meet. It has been an important centre for art, religion and trade for centuries. Flanked by hills and paddy fields on one side and the ocean on the Read more about Kanyakumari Videos, Tamil Nadu, India[…]
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