Expert Author: Dev Sri | Category: Dancing Centuries old Kerala Dance Forms are noted for the variety, youthfulness and charm. Some Kerala dance forms like Kathakali is world renowned, and a dance form Koodiyattom is recognized by UNESCO as human heritage art. All Kerala dance forms and dance forms of India are based on the instructions of ‘NatyaSastra’, the science of acting, which can be attributed to Sire Bharata who lived some 20 centuries ago.
Mural paintings are the valued treasures of Kerala. These fresco paintings are classified as ‘Frecco-secco’. The paintings are done on walls that are completely dry and a lime medium is used. It originated from the Dravidian art of Kalamezhuthu. This traditional painting has a history back from 9th to 12th century A.D.
Thrissur, the cultural center of Kerala cradles this named center. The center is at the banks of Bharathapuzha (Nila) Cheruthuruthy.
The word Palmistry that is widely used nowadays is a practice of hand reading or fortune telling. It has a wide history that exists more than hundred years.
"All healing powers are within your body" is the core content of all naturopathic treatments. Naturopathy teaches that the cause of all illness is the toxins that persist in the body a person. Complete healing is possible by the expulsion of these toxins. Strict vegetarian food is provided in all naturopathic centers. Fasting, the most favorable way of recovery is practiced in these centers.
Yoga, the extreme heights of peacefulness attained through the silencing of the soul.
Meditation an ancient practice is rooted in Vedic Hinduism. It is a state in which the mind dissolves and is free of thoughts. Full fledged in Western culture, meditation is a common practice known to everyone. It includes a wide variety of spiritual practices that masters on the mental activity of a person. Most of them approach Meditation for achieving peace of mind.
Expert Author: Dev Sri | Category: Ayurveda Ayurveda the most widely used term now a days is one of the oldest form of treatments. This named treatment system is the proven practice of the new millennium. Valuing the importance of Ayurveda, even people from far of land come to experience this rejuvenating natural treatment. Healthy mind and body has become the most discussed aspect of the new generation. Ayurveda is divided into eight branches called Ashangaveda.
Expert Author: Dev Sri | Category: Ayurveda Ayurveda, which literally means the science of life, is the ancient Indian discipline of holistic treatment and method of living. Ayurveda Kerala practitioners had yogi like prominence in Kerala society. Practicing Ayurveda would take a man some 30 years to complete, under the careful guidance of a skilled practitioner. It is also noted that there is a medicine or treatment method for every disease in Ayurveda.
Kumarakom, 12km from Kottayam Kerala India is a major backwater destination. It lies between Western Ghats and Arabian Sea and is considered as the gateway to the backwaters of Kuttanad.
Kollam, a prime center for houseboat cruise proudly stands at the west coast of India, in the southern state of Kerala.
Onam feast is an indispensable part of Onam Celebrations. Onasadya is served on naturally available plates- plantain leaves. It is almost impossible to use a spoon or forks to eat onasadya. Onasadya gives an idea about the traditional Kerala cuisine.
Kerala forests are rich with a variety of medicinal plants that usually find its way to several ayurvedic medicines. From down south Agastyarkoodam to northern Nilamboor, there are different forests, which provide a rich supply of Kerala medicinal plants.
Calm serene beaches, eco tourism and palm grove resorts were the trademarks of Kerala_tourism. Now Kerala-tourism is also redefined as Kerala health tourism, Kerala adventure tourism, Kerala backwater tourism and a lot more. Kerala tourism also stands high in Indian tourism and world tourism with the calm serene beaches, backwaters, house boat journeys, rolling hills blanketed with forests or tea plantation, scopes of adventure, forest and wildlife, trekking, bird watching, best climate, and a fairly long monsoon season.
After the beaches, hill stations and backwaters, Kerala tree houses are now capturing the fascination of both inland and foreign tourists to this land. These tree houses are usually atop 50 feet or more tall trees. Tree houses in Kerala are a part of efforts to promote eco-friendly tourism in the state.
My Kerala, also known as God's own Country for its unique geography, climate and cultural diversity. My Kerala is a small piece of land on the southwestern tip of peninsular India, lying in North-South direction and occupying 1 per cent of the total land of India.
Kerala Travel Mart is a biannual showcase that attracts far and near people to the charm of Kerala. Kerala Travel Mart is one of a kind event that promotes Kerala as not only a tourism destination, but also all season convention center for corporate houses from around the world.
It is always Destination Kerala for traveler who wants to spend their time with tranquilizing environment in the laps of nature. Destination Kerala offers some of the most soothing experience of life for both domestic and foreign travelers. Although there are beautiful beaches, hill stations, five-star hotels, etc. the most preferred experience is the soothing journey through the backwaters of Kerala.
Expert Author: Dev Sri | Category: Ayurveda Spirituality has a great influence in Ayurveda. Just as vaguely said elsewhere about Ayurveda as the science (read knowledge) of life, to be healthy a man (or woman) must be healthy by mind, body, and soul.
Expert Author: Dev Sri | Category: Ayurveda India’s culture is greatly influenced by the lifestyle as prescribed by Ayurveda. For a long time, people of India (Kerala) used to wake up early in the morning, do Surya Namaskar (sun worship), temple visits, take healthy meals, slept well, and lived healthy. Each of these activities have health effects to mind, body and soul. For example Surya Namaskar and meditation that are performed before the sunrise prepare one to face the challenges of the day.
