Palakkad, a scenic town in Kerala, is renowned for its lush greenery, tranquil rivers, and rich cultural heritage. Often referred to as the ‘Gateway to Kerala’ due to its strategic location, the town ...

Kerala also hosts a number of Temple festivals, which are celebrated for a number of days. Here’s a list of famous festivals in Kerala. Onam Photograph: Shutterstock When: Between August and ...

In several Kerala temples, non-Hindus need to furnish a self-affidavit saying they are a believer of Hinduism. Satchidananda felt both models are outdated. “Non-Hindus visit a temple as they ...

For the fifth edition of the Dubai Pooram at the Etisalat Academy Ground in Dubai on December 2, 2024, four elephants were paraded in all their festive regalia. Gently swaying, shaking their heads ...

In a historic and compassionate decision, the Sree Kumaramangalam Subramanyaswamy Temple in Kumarakom, Kerala, has put an end to its 120-year-old tradition of parading elephants during its annual ...

It flaps its ears and squirts water from a waving trunk, but this elephant is a life-size mechanical replica rolled out to replace the endangered animals in Kerala temples. Adorned robotic ...