Heritage of Kerala

Kerala is one of the spectacular states in South India. The heritage of Kerala is yet well preserved and this is apparently obvious in the temples, art and culture, festivals and also in their eating preferences.

Kerala has an opulent heritage and this can be witnessed during the festivals that are celebrated around the year. All the occasions are celebrated in a grand and colorful manner and such occasions highlight the legacy and heritage of Kerala.

Kerala heritage is intertwined with religious beliefs. There are various cultures and this is reflected during the multi-festivals celebrated by people belonging to different faiths.

Kerala has a distinct culture and has attracted the tourists from the entire globe. People of Kerala follow their custom and tradition and maintain their heritage. Onam is one of the colorful festivals, harbingering the harvest season in the August – September months. Onam is celebrated with lights, fireworks, flowers, feasts and games. Various cultural shows are held during Onam.

The performances such as dance, music and drama are done with perfection. They various forms of dance in Kerala are Mohiniyattom, Kolkkali, Oppanna, Krishnanattom, Thullal, Kakkarishi Natakom, Thiruvathirakali and Chavittunatakom. In fact, every nook and corner of the Kerala state and its festivities in glory bring out the facets of culture and its rich heritage.

Temple festivals are pompous celebrations with colorful umbrellas, decorated elephants and blowing fireworks display a banquet for the senses. Fabulous visual effects and amazing music are traits of Kerala’s arts.

The arts performed individually or collectively are incomparable as it excels in every respect. The creativity of performing and the grandeur presentation of these arts are fascinating. Kerala has always enjoyed a wealthy patronage in the ritual and classical arts.

Kerala has sustained its culture and heritage across the state and is exists through various arts. Their art forms are performed by skillful and accomplished artistes with the appropriate paraphernalia making their performances more graceful and traditional.

Besides, the professional dances and songs, the natives also perform harvest dance entwining their hands. They do it with perfect grace associating it with the rhythm of the drumbeats. Kerala is an ensemble of folk arts and dance. Ostentatious procession is a part of every festival in Kerala and the temple deities are adorned with sparkling jewels and colorful garlands.

The Kerala tradition yet follows the conch blowing system, Nadaswaram playing and hymn chanting. A rich heritage state like Kerala is always watched with enthusiasm and this is obvious by the number of tourists visiting Kerala.