Kerala Culture - Official Website of Department of Culture, …
Kerala's history is ancient, has centuries-old foreign trade links and a long tradition in art and literature. With a very high literacy rate, Kerala is at the forefront in setting high standards in social justice, gender equality, health and education in the country.
Introduction - Kerala Culture
The culture of Kerala is an amalgam of native art forms, language, literature, architectural style, music, festivals, cuisine, archaeological monuments, heritage centres and so on. There are many cultural institutions dedicated to protect these as well.
Kerala - God's Own Country - Kerala Culture
Nature's bounty, vibrant culture and an exotic cuisine bespeak the land's tourist slogan "God's Own Country". The Kerala State was formed on November 1, 1956 after the reorganisation of states on a linguistic basis. An eventful history and a …
Historic Heritage Gallery of Kerala - Culture
Embark on a journey through the rich history and culture of Kerala. Here is a repository of the glorious past of the state, the story retold through some very old and rare pictures. The age-old customs, art, culture, rituals, lifestyle, important personalities, and many other historic moments are featured here. You can even upload old pictures ...
Kathakali - the dance drama of Kerala | Classical art forms
Kathakali is a classical dance form of Kerala, demanding long years of training. Believed to have evolved from Ramanattam, another classical art form composed by Kottarakkara Thampuran, Kathakali incorporates the techniques of some of the major ritual art forms of Kerala.
Kerala Culture
Kerala Culture e-brochure highlights the cultural heritage of Kerala, providing an interactive digital experience for users to explore and learn more.
Malayalam Language | Etymology and its origin - Kerala Culture
Read more about the origin, etymology and dialectical influence of Malayalam language, one of the Dravidian languages spoken in Kerala.
Kerala Lalithakala Akademi - Kerala Culture
Kerala is world renowned for its rich heritage of fine arts. Established in 1962, the Kerala Lalithakala Akademi was created to serve the objective of conserving and promoting visual arts: painting, cultural organisation sculpture, architecture and graphics.
Changampuzha Krishna Pillai - Kerala Culture
Changampuzha’s poems imparted a fresh sensibility and aesthetics to Malayalam language. Changampuzha Krishna Pillai was born on 10 October 1911 (ME 1087, Kanni 24) in an ancient family at Edappally. His father was Thekkedath Narayana Menon, clerk in a lawyer’s office and mother, Parukutty Amma.
Unnayi Warrier - keralaculture.org
Unnayi Warrier who lived during the latter part of the 17 th century was highly proficient in the field of art and culture. A poet, writer, scholar and dramatist, he contributed immensely to the art of Kathakali, the classical dance-drama of Kerala.