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Located near the southern tip of mainland India, Thiruvananthapuram (formerly and often still known as Trivandrum) is the capital city of Kerala in Southern India. The city shares the same name with its district, Thiruvananthapuram, which is one of the 14 districts of Kerala. Referred to by Mahatma Gandhi as the "Evergreen city of India", the city is characterized by its undulating terrain of low coastal hills and busy commercial alleys. Thiruvananthapuram is built on hills by the sea shore and sandwiched between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea, This shot taken while wandering round Connemara market.

Taken while on walkabout at Calicut, Kerala. Aside for the street life not a very interesting place for me. The city was founded in 1042 AD. The word Calicut is derived from Calico, hand-woven cotton cloth that was exported from Kozhikode. Kozhikode was the capital of the Kingdom of Samoothiris or the Zamorin. The Samoothiri Kingdom became powerful among the kings of Kerala due to the flourishing international trade. The Samoothiri Rajas were the arch enemies of the Rajas of Valluvanad. Rather than being enraged by the loss of land and defeat in wars, the Valluvanad kings were incensed after their rights to hold the Mamankam festival, held every 12 years, was usurped by their enemy.

Located near the southern tip of mainland India, Thiruvananthapuram (formerly and often still known as Trivandrum) is the capital city of Kerala in Southern India. The city shares the same name with its district, Thiruvananthapuram, which is one of the 14 districts of Kerala. Referred to by Mahatma Gandhi as the "Evergreen city of India", the city is characterized by its undulating terrain of low coastal hills and busy commercial alleys. Thiruvananthapuram is built on hills by the sea shore and sandwiched between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea, Taken on walkabout at Connemara market.

A serene river winding its way through the lush greenery of Kerala. On the banks of the river, tall coconut trees sway gently in the breeze, their fronds rustling softly. In the distance, the sun is setting, painting the sky with vibrant hues of orange and pink. A traditional houseboat floats lazily along the river, its thatched roof and wooden exterior adding to the rustic charm of the scene. The air is filled with the sweet scent of blooming flowers and the gentle sound of water lapping against the shore. This is an elegant and peaceful landscape, capturing the natural beauty of Kerala at its finest.

Kochi (also known as Cochin) is a city in southwest India's coastal Kerala state. It has been a port, when a flood carved out its harbor and opened it to Arab, Chinese and European merchants. Sites reflecting those influences include Fort Kochi

classical Indian dance

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