Kerala culture

Kerala has a rich and fascinating culture. With people from many communities and religions living in this small state along the west coast of South India, Kerala is a melting pot of cultural influences.

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Some of the major cultural events of Kerala are the Onam Festival, the Temple festival at Thrissur, the annual Snake Boat Races at Alleppey and the festivals of Id and Christmas.

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Depending on the time of year you can see some of these celebrations on tours of Kerala with Kerala Backwater.

The culture of Kerala is one of its kinds in India. Traditional yet modern, the fascinating aspects of Kerala culture have been covered in our related sections.

You will be amused to read about the rich cultural heritage of Kerala, which till date is intact in almost all natives of Kerala. The traditional rituals and sacred practices are very much alive even today. People over there are fiercely protective of their cultural heritage and are very proud of it.

The traditional dance forms of Kerala that we have covered in our related sections are Kathakali, Krishnattam and Mohiniattam. Apart from the dance forms, Kerala also has an ancient form of martial art known as "kalaripayattu".

The music of Kerala is very melodious. There are many forms of music in Kerala, be it vocal or instrumental. People have sets of songs for every occasion. The devotional songs are sung so beautifully that it is no less than a divine experience listening to them attentively.

Kerala dishes

Keralites take their food very seriously and cooking is considered as an art. In their life, mealtimes are important occasions where the family can get together. Kerala recipes consist of several dishes ranging from staples like rice and breads to meat and vegetables and completed by a dessert.

Keralalites follow several customs in the manner of food consumption. Most traditional way of having food is while sitting either on the floor or on very low stools or cushions. Food is most often eaten using fingers of right hand instead of the use of cutlery. In many Kerala homes, food is prepared from scratch with fresh ingredients.

In a highly diversified country like Kerala, it is no wonder to find varied, diversified, and distinct recipes. Kerala cuisine is unique, full of tradition, flavor and spices. It is renowned for exotic recipes which are handed down from mother to daughter, from generation to generation.

Evolved over thousands of years, Kerala food has strong flavors which are derived from spices, seasonings and nutritious ingredients such as leafy vegetables, grains, fruits, and legumes. It is enrich in six tastes such as sweet, sour, salty, spicy, bitter and astringent.

"God's own country", Kerala has a rich culture and tradition. Various traditions have influenced Kerala cuisine also. The spicy dishes, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian, from the Kerala are delicious. Most of these dishes are made using coconut and coconut oil. Spices are fried and grounded at home itself for more tasty and healthy food preparation.

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