Tolpavakoothu

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/KZnUdmraWdI?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Video of Tolpavakoothu or leather puppet play, an ancient art form of Kerala. This form of leather puppetry is popular in and around the district of Palakkad. Traditional performed in temples this art form is part of the culture of Kerala. Tholpavakoothu adopts stories from Kamba Ramayanam, Tamil version of Indian epic Ramayana written Read more about Tolpavakoothu[…]

Honeymoon destination, Kerala, Houseboats, Backwaters

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/ZQ2Sz41fG9w?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Kerala’s backwater stretches and its houseboat cruises offer a lot as perfect honeymoon destinations in India. Alappuzha and Kottayam are the two places famous for backwater tourism.

Chavittu Natakam

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/qNP8eiEJ4ao?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Video of Chavittunatakam, a dance-drama popular among the Christians of Kerala. This art form originated among the Latin catholics during the early days of Portuguese occupation. The scholars Chinnathambi Pillai and Vedanayakam Pillai, who lived in the 17th century, are the inventors of this dance. The themes usually are heroic tales from the Christian Read more about Chavittu Natakam[…]

Mappila Songs, Mappila Paatt, Kerala

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/5qlA3o0h4g4?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Mappila Paatt also known as Mappila Songs are traditional folk Muslim songs of Malayalam. They are mostly sung by the members of the Muslim community in Malabar in Kerala state, India. For more information on this video click – www.indiavideo.org Video by invismultimedia.com

Malabar Mystique Part II

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/up1RExmuo5M?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Malabar Mystique Part II The Malabar region in Kerala comprises of the northern districts in the state. This region has several least explores tourist spots. Beaches, backwaters, hill stations and colourful art forms like Theyyam are the pride of this region. This film is presented by Kerala Tourism, Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala.

Backwater Holidays

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/K_u2DPY_-i0?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Backwater Holidays kerala tourism The backwaters of Kerala are a major tourist attraction. Houseboat cruises in the backwaters is a favourite item for travellers. Alappuzha, Kollam, Kumarakom and Valiyaparamba are among the major backwater destinations in the state. This promotional film on backwater holidays in Kerala is presented by Kerala Tourism, Department of Tourism, Read more about Backwater Holidays[…]

Thrissur Pooram Part 3

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/r6FyHg4rjO0?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Thrissur Pooram Part 3 Video of Thrissur Pooram, one of 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.

Idukki Videos, Kerala, India

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/qNttwUXmP6g?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] One of the largest districts of Kerala, Idduki offers diverse attractions from wildlife sanctuaries to hill stations. Idukki is a picturesque blend of mountains, streams, spice plantations, and wooded valleys. It derives its name from the Malayalam word idukku which means a narrow gorge.

Kakkarissi Natakam

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/qVFwMCu0wzE?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Video of Kakkarissi Natakam, a folk theatre form of Kerala. It is noted for simple modes of expression and humour including social satire. This theatre form is believed to have originated around the 1750s. Most often stories from the ancient epics form the themes. Social satire is a major feature of this art form Read more about Kakkarissi Natakam[…]

Poorakkali

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/Wf4q4tvTZeQ?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Video of Poorakkali, a ritual dance of Kerala. This traditional art form is performed by men during Poorams or festivals in Bhagavathy temples. This art form is popular in northern Kerala. Dancers themselves sing and keep rhythm by movements of the foot and clapping of hands. Copyright of this video vests with Department of Read more about Poorakkali[…]

Bharatanatyam Rajashree Warrier Telugu Marulu Minchera Balamurali Krishna Abhinaya

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/2ToRU47nq-g?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Bharatanatyam , choreography , vocal, performance by www.rajashreewarrier.com An excellent Bharatanatyam performance with due importance to Abhinaya or acting aspect. You can buy this DVD online http Video by www.invismultimedia.com