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Ayurveda
Some say tradition goes back 12.000 years. Traditionally each
generation learns the secrets from their forefathers. But
there also are Universities were Ayurvedic Medicine is taught
and researched.
-Chuga
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Jungles
When it is night in the jungle it is difficult to see the
stars. The air is full of sounds. You listen for the
voice of the Lord of the Jungle. He may be out somewhere.
But he is silent. What you hear is the constant
croaking of Frogs. The
howling of wild dogs.
-
Chris
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Dhow
builder
His great grandfather watched them proudly conquering the
waves, as did generations before him...but the sadness in
former boatbuilder Abdullah's heart is the fact that his own
children have no interest the solidly-graceful boats he love
so much.
- Shaheen
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Fishing
People
lived by fish. Dealt in fish. Smelt of fish. And, it must be
added, they drank like fish too !
Out here, fish is a way of life, an everyday affair. One of
the first questions a mopla housewife would ask another when
they meet is "what fish are you cooking, today?"
Fisher men
Today some of them may have mobile phones and parts of their
catch may go all the way to Japan - but basically life has
changed very little. Life is still hard. And especially for
those who go out to the sea (as much as 15 km in simple boats)
it is still dangerous. Even when they are lucky and bring home
some of the costliest fish it fetches at best 100 Rs per kilo
($ 2).
- Koya
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Martial Arts
The Kalari
fighter depends on his alertness and agility and the use of
various stances and swift movements for attack and self
defence. It takes several years of systematic and rigorous
training to hone these reflexes. The fighter needs to
cultivate mental abilities like concentration, confidence and
courage.
The Kalari training usually starts at the age of seven for
both boys and girls. Besides the physical aspects, the Kalari
training includes meditation and ayurvedic oil massages. The
massages are of prime importance in conditioning and making
the body supple, which is done by the master trainer himself.
For many, Kalari training becomes a way of life.
Sharath
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Kerala
the land of dreams and splendour,
of
fabulous wealth and fabulous poverty,
of
splendour and rags,
of
famine and pestilence,
of
genii and giants,
of
Aladdin’s lamps,
of
tigers and elephants,
of
cobra and jungle.
The country of a hundred nations and a hundred tongues,
of
a thousand religions and a million gods,
cradle of the human race,
birth place of human speech,
mother of history,
grandmother of legends,
great grand-mother of tradition.
The one sole country under the sun endowed with imperishable
interest
for alien prince and alien peasant,
for the lettered and the ignorant,
wise and fool,
rich and poor,
bond and free.
The one land that all men should desire to see,
And having seen once, even by a glimpse,
Would not give that glimpse for the shows of the rest of the
world combined.
- Mark Twain
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Culture
2300 years of Heritage
..the
temperament, genius and culture of people are deeply reflected
in their Traditional Arts. The character of people can often
be inferred from their amusements, for in the hour of mirth,
the mind is unrestricted and takes its natural bent. erformi
g arts
Since ancient times, Kerala has been very rich in numerous
theatrical and Temple Arts as well as in folk art forms in all
of which music, dance and drama form important elements.
The specialty of Arts in Kerala is that all are temple based
on Religion. But in Modern times barriers are broken. Now the
same Art forms with their ethnic touch cater to humanity as a
whole.
-Catherene
culture -
the photo album
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Festivals
The heritage of the past is the pride residing in every heart.
Age-old festivals and customs that the entire family has to
perform are many and close between. That is, in every couple
of months, the entire family unites to celebrate the occasion
together in a grand scale. It accounts for the various sweets
prepared, tasty food served and a complete sharing of
experiences by all members of the family.
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The
Land of Smiles
Here I am
far away
From the
land about which I'm going to say
Kerala ,
where mother Nature resides
Kerala ,
the land of smiles
The malabar
coast thundered by the Arabian Sea
The state
which is the smallest to see
By the
size, don't underestimate !!
The
towering coconut trees always protect
The land of
Mahabali the great
Who was the
king of the Asuras
Who had to
part with his state
To Vamana
one of the Dasa Avataras
The land of
St Thomas and his apostles
Whose
preachings of love and peace
Lay
engraved on the beautiful churches
And in the
hearts of the Malayalees
The land of
the beautiful girls
Whose
graceful walk and tantalizing curls
Make the
Gods peep out of their heavenly homes
And wish
they were born on earth
The land of
the lush green fields
Dancing to
the tune of the playful winds
The land of
the brooks and rivers
Flowing
through the vale's and the mountains
Here I am
far away
Far, from
the land about which I always say
The land I
yearn to be born on
Not once
but a thousand times
My heart
longs to see my Kerala once
My heart
longs to see my beloved ones
May the
Great God give me many more lives
To be born
on the "Land of Smiles"
Venu
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