marking the beginning of a unique and ancient ritual being celebrated for nearly 1,800 years. Neelamperoor Padayani, believed ...

This instrument is played by hand, unlike parai thappu, which is played with sticks. Padayani is a ritual dance of Kerala and the thappu is used as an accompaniment. It creates percussive music ...

From the ancient inland port of Nelkinda to the rock temple with Pallava architecture at Kaviyoor and the Padayani rituals, its waters have seen history unfold. The Manimala River Valley Heritage ...