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People of Kerala in traditional clothing

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A House-boat in the beautiful Kerala backwaters

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Mohiniyattam (Mohiniattam) is a classical dance form of Kerala in South India. The term Mohiniyattam comes from the words mohini meaning a woman who enchants onlookers and aattam meaning graceful and sensuous body movements. Thus, the word Mohiniyattam literally means - dance of the enchantress.

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Built by the Portuguese in 1557 and presented to Raja Veera Kerala Varma of Kochi, the Palace was renovated in 1663 by the Dutch. The palace has a Bhagavathi Temple in the central courtyard. It is built like the typical Kerala style mansion; the Nalukettu. The double storeyed palace stands by the panoramic Kochi backwaters.

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Bekal Fort dates back to 300 years. Situated on the backdrop of Arabian Seashore in Kasargod district, this is the largest fort of the state spread over 40 acres. Shaped like a giant keyhole, the fort houses observation towers that offer breathtaking views, a water tank, a Hanuman temple, and an ancient mosque. Other tourist delights like backwaters, beaches and water sports are also available nearby.

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The artisans of Kerala trace their lineage to Vishwakarma - the architect of the gods. The crafts include the bell metal cast sculptures and pottery items, products in wood and coir and murals. The abundance of coconut trees paved the way for the development of coir and related products in Kerala.

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Onam is a 10-day harvest festival celebrated in Kerala in the month of August - September. The festival is celebrated with grandeur. There are fairs and contests for people to indulge in. The floors are decorated with flower designs; there are dances for celebration and a snake boat race (Aranmula Boat Race) contest called Vallamkali is also carried out. The tenth or the last day of Onam is said to be most important and is one of the most popular manifestations of Culture of Kerala.

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Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies

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Kerala is famous for its temples, backwaters, culture and many more things. Kerala's tourism industry has been booming since the early 2000s. The government carried of aggressive promotion of Kerala tourism and named it as 'God's Own Country' With the help of heavy advertising, it was able to boost its tourism industry. Its advertising campaign was so successful that it was one of the places with 'highest brand recall' in the minds of the customer.

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Famed as God's Own Country, Kerala is indeed an ideal vacation spot and has also been called as one of the paradises of the world. Kerala is well known for its scenic locations, the Kerala architecture which is used to design its majestic temples, festivals like Onam, its variety of food and also its vast and rich Malayalam literature.
The term Kerala was first epigraphically recorded as Keralaputra (Cheras) in a 3rd-century BCE rock inscription by emperor Ashoka of Magadha. It was mentioned as one of four independent kingdoms in southern India during Ashoka's time, the others being the Cholas, Pandyas and Satyaputras.
Organised on linguistic principles, the modern borders of Kerala came into existence in 1956 when Travancore-Cochin state was merged with Malabar district of Madras and Kasaragod taluk of South Canara district.

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Celebration of Lohri festival in Himachal Pradesh 

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Lohri is celebrated during winter in the gorgeous state of Himachal Pradesh. It celebrates the fertility of crops and brings people from different communities and villages together. A visit to Himachal Pradesh during this time brings you across people carrying wide smiles and wearing traditional costumes.

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Nati dance is a local folk dance of Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh and depicts ras lila or dances concerning Hindu God Krishna and Gopis and the entertaining plays of Chandravali. Dancers join their hands and make movement accordingly with the music and rhythm. However, there are thirteen styles.

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Rock Cut Temple – An 8th Century Monument

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Rock cut temple, more famous by the name of Masrur Temple is an early 8th century Hindu temple. The architecture of this temple could never be studied properly due to extensive damage particularly because of earthquakes in the region. The architects say that the temple had a more complex and massive design which could not be completed. Even after being damaged this temple attracts people by its amazing design and interior.

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Rashtrapati Niwas – A Grand Palace In Shimla

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The Rashtrapati Niwas also known as the Viceregal Lodge is one of the historical monuments in Himachal Pradesh. It not only shows the history of the state but of the entire country. The Rashtrapati NIwas is situated on the Observatory Hills of Shimla and was the home of the Viceroy Of India during the colonial rule. It contains many historic and important artefacts, documents and photographs of the British rule. THis amazing piece of history was designed and made by an British architect named Henry Irwin.

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Himachal Pradesh is a hilly state in Northern India. It is one of the most beautiful states of India and known more of as a tourist state, lies in the lap of the King of Mountains, Himalaya, nestling in the lap of nature, it is endowed with lush green forests, bushing streams, emerald meadows, enchanting lakes, and the eternal snows.

The state is bordered by Jammu and Kashmir on the north, Punjab on the west and south-west, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh on the south, Uttarakhand on the south-east and by the Tibet Autonomous Region on the east.
Long before, the state was called Trigarta; the state lay in the foothills drained by three rivers, i.e. Ravi, Beas and Satluj and hence the name.
Himachal became a part C state on 26 January 1950 with the implementation of the Constitution of India. Himachal Pradesh became Union Territory on 1 November 1956. On 18 December 1970 the State of Himachal Pradesh Act was passed by Parliament and the new state came into being on 25 January 1971.

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The people of Himachal Pradesh in traditional clothing 

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Himachal Pradesh is a place that boasts of simple people, deep cultural roots and great traditional values.

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A traditional Pahari Painting of Himachal Pradesh 

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Renowned as Pahari painting, the art has received praise from both domestic as well as international tourist. These paintings strongly depict the lives of Lord Krishna and his beloved Radha. Apart from holding a spiritual significance, the paintings also reflect the unique flora and fauna of the state.