India, Kerala, Thekkady
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is spread across 777 km (300 sq mi), of which 360 km (140 sq mi) is thick evergreen forest. This wild life sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park. Thekkady is also a heaven for natural spices such as black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and clove. Stayed at the Club Mahindra Resort.
The cultural dance of Kathakali originated in Kerala, India in the first half century of the 17AD. Stories from Hindu epics like Ramayana, Mahabhratha and the Bhagavata are depicted without voice at the Kathakali performances. The theatre known as Kalamandalam Mudra Kathakali Center has a daily show. The title of the play is Narakasura Vadha (The Murder of Narakasura), a story from Bhagarath Purana with characters of Jayantha (Son of Lord Indra), the demon lady (who is also played by a man) is Lalitha, a beautiful form of Nakkrathundi. Jayantha is played by Shiju Kumar and Lalitha is played by Mr. Kalamandal Subin.The story is about Lalitha, a maiden slave to Demon King Narakasura who was told to leave for heaven to kidnap the handsome green face Jayantha. She changed her demonic look and disguised as beautiful Lalitha to befriend Jayantha and to entice him to marry. Trying her very best by dance and seduction this handsome hero does not fall for it leading Jayantha to reveal her true identity, but she kept seducing him with lustful desire. Jayantha told her he will never marry anyone without his father’s consent. Jayantha became very angry and told her to leave the palace. She told Jayantha she is here to kidnap him and tried to catch hold of Jayantha. She went berserk and let loose her hair in agitation. Jayantha became very very very furious, he drew out his sword and cuts off her ears, nose and breast leaving her screaming in pain and returned to Narakasura. At the end of the performance Jayantha danced in lordly character and then left the palace to inform his father about the incident. The musical Instruments used in this performance are the Chenda, Maddalam, and Ilathalam.
Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala, India.
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Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India. Thekkady sanctuary is located near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu state border and is famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed Macaques and Nilgiri Langurs.
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is spread across 777 km (300 sq mi), of which 360 km (140 sq mi) is thick evergreen forest. This wild life sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park. Thekkady is also a heaven for natural spices such as black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and clove.geolat9.57964028geolon77.18081716geotaggedINDIndiaTamil NāduThekkadiThekkadyIdukki districtKerala
Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India. Thekkady sanctuary is located near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu state border and is famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed Macaques and Nilgiri Langurs.
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is spread across 777 km (300 sq mi), of which 360 km (140 sq mi) is thick evergreen forest. This wild life sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park. Thekkady is also a heaven for natural spices such as black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and clove.geolat9.57758560geolon77.17964624geotaggedINDIndiaTamil NāduThekkadiThekkadyIdukki districtKerala
Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India. Thekkady sanctuary is located near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu state border and is famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed Macaques and Nilgiri Langurs.
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is spread across 777 km (300 sq mi), of which 360 km (140 sq mi) is thick evergreen forest. This wild life sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park. Thekkady is also a heaven for natural spices such as black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and clove.geolat9.57736911geolon77.17988031geotaggedINDIndiaTamil NāduThekkadiThekkadyIdukki districtKerala
Boats take visitors onto the lake at the National Park. Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India. Thekkady sanctuary is located near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu state border and is famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed Macaques and Nilgiri Langurs.
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is spread across 777 km (300 sq mi), of which 360 km (140 sq mi) is thick evergreen forest. This wild life sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park. Thekkady is also a heaven for natural spices such as black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and clove.geolat9.57711060geolon77.17927085geotaggedINDIndiaTamil NāduThekkadiThekkadyIdukki districtKerala
Boats take visitors onto the lake at the National Park. Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India. Thekkady sanctuary is located near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu state border and is famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed Macaques and Nilgiri Langurs.
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is spread across 777 km (300 sq mi), of which 360 km (140 sq mi) is thick evergreen forest. This wild life sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park. Thekkady is also a heaven for natural spices such as black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and clove.geolat9.56727983geolon77.17702086geotaggedINDIndiaTamil NāduThekkadiThekkadyIdukki districtKerala
Boats take visitors onto the lake at the National Park. Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India. Thekkady sanctuary is located near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu state border and is famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed Macaques and Nilgiri Langurs.
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is spread across 777 km (300 sq mi), of which 360 km (140 sq mi) is thick evergreen forest. This wild life sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park. Thekkady is also a heaven for natural spices such as black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and clove.
Lots of wildlife at the national partk in Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala at the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India. Thekkady sanctuary is located near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu state border and is famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed Macaques and Nilgiri Langurs.
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is spread across 777 km (300 sq mi), of which 360 km (140 sq mi) is thick evergreen forest. This wild life sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park. Thekkady is also a heaven for natural spices such as black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and clove.geolat9.56009330geolon77.17497760geotaggedINDIndiaTamil NāduThekkadiThekkadyIdukki districtKerala
Lots of wildlife at the national partk in Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala at the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India.
Thekkady sanctuary is located near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu state border and is famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed Macaques and Nilgiri Langurs.
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is spread across 777 km (300 sq mi), of which 360 km (140 sq mi) is thick evergreen forest. This wild life sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park. Thekkady is also a heaven for natural spices such as black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and clove.geolat9.54991756geolon77.17114704geotaggedINDIndiaTamil NāduThekkadiThekkadyIdukki districtKerala
Lots of wildlife at the national partk in Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala at the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India.
Thekkady sanctuary is located near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu state border and is famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed Macaques and Nilgiri Langurs.
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is spread across 777 km (300 sq mi), of which 360 km (140 sq mi) is thick evergreen forest. This wild life sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park. Thekkady is also a heaven for natural spices such as black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and clove.geolat9.54936392geolon77.16960240geotaggedINDIndiaTamil NāduThekkadiThekkadyIdukki districtKerala
Lots of wildlife at the national partk in Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala at the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India.
Thekkady sanctuary is located near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu state border and is famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed Macaques and Nilgiri Langurs.
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is spread across 777 km (300 sq mi), of which 360 km (140 sq mi) is thick evergreen forest. This wild life sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park. Thekkady is also a heaven for natural spices such as black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and clove.geolat9.54814949geolon77.16621417geotaggedINDIndiaTamil NāduThekkadiThekkadyIdukki districtKerala
Lots of wildlife at the national partk in Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala at the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India.
Thekkady sanctuary is located near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu state border and is famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed Macaques and Nilgiri Langurs.
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is spread across 777 km (300 sq mi), of which 360 km (140 sq mi) is thick evergreen forest. This wild life sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park. Thekkady is also a heaven for natural spices such as black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and clove.geolat9.54842631geolon77.16698649geotaggedINDIndiaTamil NāduThekkadiThekkadyIdukki districtKerala
Lots of wildlife at the national partk in Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala at the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India.
Thekkady sanctuary is located near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu state border and is famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed Macaques and Nilgiri Langurs.
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is spread across 777 km (300 sq mi), of which 360 km (140 sq mi) is thick evergreen forest. This wild life sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park. Thekkady is also a heaven for natural spices such as black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and clove.geolat9.54825664geolon77.16651313geotaggedINDIndiaTamil NāduThekkadiThekkadyIdukki districtKerala
Pack of wild dogs at a caracas of wild boar.
Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India. Thekkady sanctuary is located near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu state border and is famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed Macaques and Nilgiri Langurs.
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is spread across 777 km (300 sq mi), of which 360 km (140 sq mi) is thick evergreen forest. This wild life sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park. Thekkady is also a heaven for natural spices such as black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and clove.geolat9.54729670geolon77.16383493geotaggedINDIndiaTamil NāduThekkadiThekkadyIdukki districtKerala
Pack of wild dogs at a caracas of wild boar. Seeing a wild boar approaching the dogs gang up to drive him away. Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India. Thekkady sanctuary is located near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu state border and is famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed Macaques and Nilgiri Langurs.
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is spread across 777 km (300 sq mi), of which 360 km (140 sq mi) is thick evergreen forest. This wild life sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park. Thekkady is also a heaven for natural spices such as black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and clove.geolat9.54696630geolon77.16291313geotaggedINDIndiaTamil NāduThekkadiThekkadyIdukki districtKerala
Pack of wild dogs at a caracas of wild boar. Seeing a wild boar approaching the dogs gang up to drive him away. Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India. Thekkady sanctuary is located near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu state border and is famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed Macaques and Nilgiri Langurs.
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is spread across 777 km (300 sq mi), of which 360 km (140 sq mi) is thick evergreen forest. This wild life sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park. Thekkady is also a heaven for natural spices such as black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and clove.geolat9.54689933geolon77.16272628geotaggedINDIndiaTamil NāduThekkadiThekkadyIdukki districtKerala
Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India. Thekkady sanctuary is located near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu state border and is famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed Macaques and Nilgiri Langurs.
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is spread across 777 km (300 sq mi), of which 360 km (140 sq mi) is thick evergreen forest. This wild life sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park. Thekkady is also a heaven for natural spices such as black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and clove.geolat9.54768068geolon77.16490621geotaggedINDIndiaTamil NāduThekkadiThekkadyIdukki districtKerala
A boat ride is the best way to experience the Periyar National Park.
Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India. Thekkady sanctuary is located near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu state border and is famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed Macaques and Nilgiri Langurs.
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is spread across 777 km (300 sq mi), of which 360 km (140 sq mi) is thick evergreen forest. This wild life sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park. Thekkady is also a heaven for natural spices such as black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and clove.geolat9.54681896geolon77.16250206geotaggedINDIndiaTamil NāduThekkadiThekkadyIdukki districtKerala
Visitors of all nationalities come to the Periyar National Park.
Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India. Thekkady sanctuary is located near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu state border and is famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed Macaques and Nilgiri Langurs.
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is spread across 777 km (300 sq mi), of which 360 km (140 sq mi) is thick evergreen forest. This wild life sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park. Thekkady is also a heaven for natural spices such as black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and clove.geolat9.57741536geolon77.18017833geotaggedINDIndiaTamil NāduThekkadiThekkadyIdukki districtKerala
Visitors of all nationalities come to the Periyar National Park.
Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India. Thekkady sanctuary is located near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu state border and is famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed Macaques and Nilgiri Langurs.
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is spread across 777 km (300 sq mi), of which 360 km (140 sq mi) is thick evergreen forest. This wild life sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park. Thekkady is also a heaven for natural spices such as black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and clove.geolat9.57751359geolon77.18017820geotaggedINDIndiaTamil NāduThekkadiThekkadyIdukki districtKerala
Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India. Thekkady sanctuary is located near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu state border and is famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed Macaques and Nilgiri Langurs.
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is spread across 777 km (300 sq mi), of which 360 km (140 sq mi) is thick evergreen forest. This wild life sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park. Thekkady is also a heaven for natural spices such as black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and clove.geolat9.57966188geolon77.18081644geotaggedINDIndiaTamil NāduThekkadiThekkadyIdukki districtKerala
A monkey perched on top a sign (with a monkey) for Aranya Niwas, KTDC.
Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India. Thekkady sanctuary is located near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu state border and is famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed Macaques and Nilgiri Langurs.
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is spread across 777 km (300 sq mi), of which 360 km (140 sq mi) is thick evergreen forest. This wild life sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park. Thekkady is also a heaven for natural spices such as black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and clove.Aranya NiwasKTDCThekkadymonkeysigngeolat9.60366403geolon77.17157759geotaggedINDIndiaTamil NāduThekkadiIdukki districtKerala
A monkey perched on top a sign (with a monkey) for Aranya Niwas, KTDC.
Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India. Thekkady sanctuary is located near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu state border and is famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed Macaques and Nilgiri Langurs.
The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is spread across 777 km (300 sq mi), of which 360 km (140 sq mi) is thick evergreen forest. This wild life sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park. Thekkady is also a heaven for natural spices such as black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and clove.Aranya NiwasKTDCThekkadymonkeysigngeolat9.60364869geolon77.17157070geotaggedINDIndiaTamil NāduThekkadiIdukki districtKerala
Butterfly garden, Club Mahindra Resort, Thekkady.
Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India. Thekkady sanctuary is located near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu state border and is famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed Macaques and Nilgiri Langurs.INDIndiaTamil NāduThekkadigeolat9.60340732geolon77.17143374geotagged
Club Mahindra Resort, Thekkady.
Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India. Thekkady sanctuary is located near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu state border and is famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed Macaques and Nilgiri Langurs.geolat9.60354163geolon77.17135829geotaggedINDIndiaTamil NāduThekkadiThekkadyIdukki districtKerala
Club Mahindra Resort, Thekkady.
Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India. Thekkady sanctuary is located near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu state border and is famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed Macaques and Nilgiri Langurs.INDIndiaTamil NāduThekkadigeolat9.60356455geolon77.17165603geotagged
Club Mahindra Resort, Thekkady.
Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India. Thekkady sanctuary is located near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu state border and is famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed Macaques and Nilgiri Langurs.geolat9.60357175geolon77.17161655geotaggedINDIndiaTamil NāduThekkadiThekkadyIdukki districtKerala
Ayurveda depicted on murals at Club Mahindra Resort, Thekkady.
Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India. Thekkady sanctuary is located near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu state border and is famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed Macaques and Nilgiri Langurs.geolat9.60365195geolon77.17134200geotaggedINDIndiaTamil NāduThekkadiThekkadyIdukki districtKerala
Club Mahindra Resort, Thekkady.
Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India. Thekkady sanctuary is located near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu state border and is famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna grass lands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed Macaques and Nilgiri Langurs.INDIndiaTamil NāduThekkadigeolat9.60361185geolon77.17133680geotagged
Mudra Kathakali Centre, Thekkady. Kathakali, literally meaning `story-play’, is a dance-drama originated in the 17th century in Kerala, one of the smallest states in India lying on the west coast of the Indian peninsula. Kathakali is the result of a fusion between all Indian theater tradition represented by Koodiyattom and the indigenous tradition of folk dance forms. It was one of the Rajas (Chieftain) of Kottarakkara, who wrote the first play intended for Kathakali performance. They form a cycle of eight stories based on Ramayana. Stories typically deal with the Mahabharata, Ramayana and the ancient scriptures known as the Puranas. This is performed in a text which is generally Sanskritised Malayalam.
Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India.INDIndiaTamil NāduThekkadigeolat9.60555031geolon77.16607109geotagged
Facial make up being applied onto Lord Indra’s handsome son -Jayantha. It can take anywhere from 3 to 4 hours for this.
Mudra Kathakali Centre, Thekkady. Kathakali, literally meaning `story-play’, is a dance-drama originated in the 17th century in Kerala, one of the smallest states in India lying on the west coast of the Indian peninsula. Kathakali is the result of a fusion between all Indian theater tradition represented by Koodiyattom and the indigenous tradition of folk dance forms. It was one of the Rajas (Chieftain) of Kottarakkara, who wrote the first play intended for Kathakali performance. They form a cycle of eight stories based on Ramayana. Stories typically deal with the Mahabharata, Ramayana and the ancient scriptures known as the Puranas. This is performed in a text which is generally Sanskritised Malayalam.
Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India.Kathakalidancedramadancemale actorsMudra Kathakali CentreThekkadygeolat9.60555031geolon77.16607109geotaggedINDIndiaTamil NāduThekkadiIdukki districtKerala
Facial make up being applied onto Lord Indra’s handsome son -Jayantha. It can take anywhere from 3 to 4 hours for this.
Mudra Kathakali Centre, Thekkady. Kathakali, literally meaning `story-play’, is a dance-drama originated in the 17th century in Kerala, one of the smallest states in India lying on the west coast of the Indian peninsula. Kathakali is the result of a fusion between all Indian theater tradition represented by Koodiyattom and the indigenous tradition of folk dance forms. It was one of the Rajas (Chieftain) of Kottarakkara, who wrote the first play intended for Kathakali performance. They form a cycle of eight stories based on Ramayana. Stories typically deal with the Mahabharata, Ramayana and the ancient scriptures known as the Puranas. This is performed in a text which is generally Sanskritised Malayalam.
Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India.Kathakalidancedramadancemale actorsMudra Kathakali CentreThekkadygeolat9.60555031geolon77.16607109geotaggedINDIndiaTamil NāduThekkadiIdukki districtKerala
Facial make up being applied onto Lord Indra’s handsome son - Jayantha. It can take anywhere from 3 to 4 hours for this.
Mudra Kathakali Centre, Thekkady. Kathakali, literally meaning `story-play’, is a dance-drama originated in the 17th century in Kerala, one of the smallest states in India lying on the west coast of the Indian peninsula. Kathakali is the result of a fusion between all Indian theater tradition represented by Koodiyattom and the indigenous tradition of folk dance forms. It was one of the Rajas (Chieftain) of Kottarakkara, who wrote the first play intended for Kathakali performance. They form a cycle of eight stories based on Ramayana. Stories typically deal with the Mahabharata, Ramayana and the ancient scriptures known as the Puranas. This is performed in a text which is generally Sanskritised Malayalam.
Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India.JayanthaIndraKathakalidancedramadancemale actorsMudra Kathakali CentreThekkadygeolat9.60555031geolon77.16607109geotaggedINDIndiaTamil NāduThekkadiIdukki districtKerala
Facial make up being applied onto Lord Indra’s handsome son - Jayantha. It can take anywhere from 3 to 4 hours for this.
Mudra Kathakali Centre, Thekkady. Kathakali, literally meaning `story-play’, is a dance-drama originated in the 17th century in Kerala, one of the smallest states in India lying on the west coast of the Indian peninsula. Kathakali is the result of a fusion between all Indian theater tradition represented by Koodiyattom and the indigenous tradition of folk dance forms. It was one of the Rajas (Chieftain) of Kottarakkara, who wrote the first play intended for Kathakali performance. They form a cycle of eight stories based on Ramayana. Stories typically deal with the Mahabharata, Ramayana and the ancient scriptures known as the Puranas. This is performed in a text which is generally Sanskritised Malayalam.
Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India.JayanthaIndraKathakalidancedramadancemale actorsMudra Kathakali CentreThekkadygeolat9.60555031geolon77.16607109geotaggedINDIndiaTamil NāduThekkadiIdukki districtKerala
Facial make up being applied onto Lord Indra’s handsome son - Jayantha. It can take anywhere from 3 to 4 hours for this.
Mudra Kathakali Centre, Thekkady. Kathakali, literally meaning `story-play’, is a dance-drama originated in the 17th century in Kerala, one of the smallest states in India lying on the west coast of the Indian peninsula. Kathakali is the result of a fusion between all Indian theater tradition represented by Koodiyattom and the indigenous tradition of folk dance forms. It was one of the Rajas (Chieftain) of Kottarakkara, who wrote the first play intended for Kathakali performance. They form a cycle of eight stories based on Ramayana. Stories typically deal with the Mahabharata, Ramayana and the ancient scriptures known as the Puranas. This is performed in a text which is generally Sanskritised Malayalam.
Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India.JayanthaIndraKathakalidancedramadancemale actorsMudra Kathakali CentreThekkadygeolat9.60555031geolon77.16607109geotaggedINDIndiaTamil NāduThekkadiIdukki districtKerala
Facial make up being applied onto Lord Indra’s handsome son - Jayantha. It can take anywhere from 3 to 4 hours for this.
On the right is Shri Kalamandalam Shiju Kumar. Born on April 10 in Thachonam a village near Kallara. He learned Kathakali from 1991 to 1997, in Kerala Kalamadalam from Gurus Kalamandalam Rajasekharan, Kalamandalam Prasannakumar and Kalamandalam Gopakumar. In 1997 wrote a new kathakali story EKALAVYACHARITHAM performed in Kalamandalam, and performing so many stages in Kerala.
Mudra Kathakali Centre, Thekkady. Kathakali, literally meaning `story-play’, is a dance-drama originated in the 17th century in Kerala, one of the smallest states in India lying on the west coast of the Indian peninsula. Kathakali is the result of a fusion between all Indian theater tradition represented by Koodiyattom and the indigenous tradition of folk dance forms. It was one of the Rajas (Chieftain) of Kottarakkara, who wrote the first play intended for Kathakali performance. They form a cycle of eight stories based on Ramayana. Stories typically deal with the Mahabharata, Ramayana and the ancient scriptures known as the Puranas. This is performed in a text which is generally Sanskritised Malayalam.
Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India.JayanthaIndraKathakalidancedramadancemale actorsMudra Kathakali CentreThekkadygeolat9.60555031geolon77.16607109geotaggedINDIndiaTamil NāduThekkadiIdukki districtKerala
Mudra Kathakali Centre, Thekkady. Kathakali, literally meaning `story-play’, is a dance-drama originated in the 17th century in Kerala, one of the smallest states in India lying on the west coast of the Indian peninsula. Kathakali is the result of a fusion between all Indian theater tradition represented by Koodiyattom and the indigenous tradition of folk dance forms. It was one of the Rajas (Chieftain) of Kottarakkara, who wrote the first play intended for Kathakali performance. They form a cycle of eight stories based on Ramayana. Stories typically deal with the Mahabharata, Ramayana and the ancient scriptures known as the Puranas. This is performed in a text which is generally Sanskritised Malayalam.
Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India.
Facial make up being applied onto Lord Indra’s handsome son - Jayantha. It can take anywhere from 3 to 4 hours for this.
Mudra Kathakali Centre, Thekkady. Kathakali, literally meaning `story-play’, is a dance-drama originated in the 17th century in Kerala, one of the smallest states in India lying on the west coast of the Indian peninsula. Kathakali is the result of a fusion between all Indian theater tradition represented by Koodiyattom and the indigenous tradition of folk dance forms. It was one of the Rajas (Chieftain) of Kottarakkara, who wrote the first play intended for Kathakali performance. They form a cycle of eight stories based on Ramayana. Stories typically deal with the Mahabharata, Ramayana and the ancient scriptures known as the Puranas. This is performed in a text which is generally Sanskritised Malayalam.
Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India.JayanthaIndraKathakalidancedramadancemale actorsMudra Kathakali CentreThekkadygeolat9.60555031geolon77.16607109geotaggedINDIndiaTamil NāduThekkadiIdukki districtKerala
Mudra Kathakali Centre, Thekkady. Kathakali, literally meaning `story-play’, is a dance-drama originated in the 17th century in Kerala, one of the smallest states in India lying on the west coast of the Indian peninsula. Kathakali is the result of a fusion between all Indian theater tradition represented by Koodiyattom and the indigenous tradition of folk dance forms. It was one of the Rajas (Chieftain) of Kottarakkara, who wrote the first play intended for Kathakali performance. They form a cycle of eight stories based on Ramayana. Stories typically deal with the Mahabharata, Ramayana and the ancient scriptures known as the Puranas. This is performed in a text which is generally Sanskritised Malayalam.
Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India.
On the right is Shri Kalamandalam Shiju Kumar. Born on April 10 in Thachonam a village near Kallara. He learned Kathakali from 1991 to 1997, in Kerala Kalamadalam from Gurus Kalamandalam Rajasekharan, Kalamandalam Prasannakumar and Kalamandalam Gopakumar. In 1997 wrote a new kathakali story EKALAVYACHARITHAM performed in Kalamandalam, and performing so many stages in Kerala.
Mudra Kathakali Centre, Thekkady. Kathakali, literally meaning `story-play’, is a dance-drama originated in the 17th century in Kerala, one of the smallest states in India lying on the west coast of the Indian peninsula. Kathakali is the result of a fusion between all Indian theater tradition represented by Koodiyattom and the indigenous tradition of folk dance forms. It was one of the Rajas (Chieftain) of Kottarakkara, who wrote the first play intended for Kathakali performance. They form a cycle of eight stories based on Ramayana. Stories typically deal with the Mahabharata, Ramayana and the ancient scriptures known as the Puranas. This is performed in a text which is generally Sanskritised Malayalam.
Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India.
Mudra Kathakali Centre, Thekkady. Kathakali, literally meaning `story-play’, is a dance-drama originated in the 17th century in Kerala, one of the smallest states in India lying on the west coast of the Indian peninsula. Kathakali is the result of a fusion between all Indian theater tradition represented by Koodiyattom and the indigenous tradition of folk dance forms. It was one of the Rajas (Chieftain) of Kottarakkara, who wrote the first play intended for Kathakali performance. They form a cycle of eight stories based on Ramayana. Stories typically deal with the Mahabharata, Ramayana and the ancient scriptures known as the Puranas. This is performed in a text which is generally Sanskritised Malayalam.
Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India.Kathakalidancedramadancemale actorsMudra Kathakali CentreThekkadygeolat9.60555031geolon77.16607109geotaggedINDIndiaTamil NāduThekkadiIdukki districtKerala
Mudra Kathakali Centre, Thekkady. Kathakali, literally meaning `story-play’, is a dance-drama originated in the 17th century in Kerala, one of the smallest states in India lying on the west coast of the Indian peninsula. Kathakali is the result of a fusion between all Indian theater tradition represented by Koodiyattom and the indigenous tradition of folk dance forms. It was one of the Rajas (Chieftain) of Kottarakkara, who wrote the first play intended for Kathakali performance. They form a cycle of eight stories based on Ramayana. Stories typically deal with the Mahabharata, Ramayana and the ancient scriptures known as the Puranas. This is performed in a text which is generally Sanskritised Malayalam.
Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India.
Mudra Kathakali Centre, Thekkady. Kathakali, literally meaning `story-play’, is a dance-drama originated in the 17th century in Kerala, one of the smallest states in India lying on the west coast of the Indian peninsula. Kathakali is the result of a fusion between all Indian theater tradition represented by Koodiyattom and the indigenous tradition of folk dance forms. It was one of the Rajas (Chieftain) of Kottarakkara, who wrote the first play intended for Kathakali performance. They form a cycle of eight stories based on Ramayana. Stories typically deal with the Mahabharata, Ramayana and the ancient scriptures known as the Puranas. This is performed in a text which is generally Sanskritised Malayalam.
Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India.
Mr. Kalamandal Subin applies make up to dress up as Lalitha,the demon lady in a beautiful form of Nakkrathundi. Typically takes 3 to 4 hours to apply this make up.
Mudra Kathakali Centre, Thekkady. Kathakali, literally meaning `story-play’, is a dance-drama originated in the 17th century in Kerala, one of the smallest states in India lying on the west coast of the Indian peninsula. Kathakali is the result of a fusion between all Indian theater tradition represented by Koodiyattom and the indigenous tradition of folk dance forms. It was one of the Rajas (Chieftain) of Kottarakkara, who wrote the first play intended for Kathakali performance. They form a cycle of eight stories based on Ramayana. Stories typically deal with the Mahabharata, Ramayana and the ancient scriptures known as the Puranas. This is performed in a text which is generally Sanskritised Malayalam.
Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India.INDIndiaKathakaliLalithaMr. Kalamandal SubinMudra Kathakali CentreNakkrathundiTamil NāduThekkadiThekkadydancedancedramademon ladygeolat9.60555031geolon77.16607109geotaggedmake upmale actors
The male actor Kalamandal Subin applies make up to dress up as Lalitha,the demon lady Nakrathundi (Servant of the powerful demon Nakasura). Typically takes 3 to 4 hours to apply this make up.
Mudra Kathakali Centre, Thekkady. Kathakali, literally meaning `story-play’, is a dance-drama originated in the 17th century in Kerala, one of the smallest states in India lying on the west coast of the Indian peninsula. Kathakali is the result of a fusion between all Indian theater tradition represented by Koodiyattom and the indigenous tradition of folk dance forms. It was one of the Rajas (Chieftain) of Kottarakkara, who wrote the first play intended for Kathakali performance. They form a cycle of eight stories based on Ramayana. Stories typically deal with the Mahabharata, Ramayana and the ancient scriptures known as the Puranas. This is performed in a text which is generally Sanskritised Malayalam.
Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India.INDIndiaKathakaliMudra Kathakali CentreTamil NāduThekkadiThekkadydancedancedramageolat9.60555031geolon77.16607109geotaggedmale actors
The male actor Kalamandal Subin applies make up to dress up as Lalitha,the demon lady Nakrathundi (Servant of the powerful demon Nakasura). Typically takes 3 to 4 hours to apply this make up.
Mudra Kathakali Centre, Thekkady. Kathakali, literally meaning `story-play’, is a dance-drama originated in the 17th century in Kerala, one of the smallest states in India lying on the west coast of the Indian peninsula. Kathakali is the result of a fusion between all Indian theater tradition represented by Koodiyattom and the indigenous tradition of folk dance forms. It was one of the Rajas (Chieftain) of Kottarakkara, who wrote the first play intended for Kathakali performance. They form a cycle of eight stories based on Ramayana. Stories typically deal with the Mahabharata, Ramayana and the ancient scriptures known as the Puranas. This is performed in a text which is generally Sanskritised Malayalam.
Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India.INDIndiaKathakaliMudra Kathakali CentreTamil NāduThekkadiThekkadydancedancedramageolat9.60555031geolon77.16607109geotaggedmale actors
The male performer Kalamandal Subin with help from others dresses up as Lalitha,the demon lady Nakrathundi (Servant of the powerful demon Nakasura).
Mudra Kathakali Centre, Thekkady. Kathakali, literally meaning `story-play’, is a dance-drama originated in the 17th century in Kerala, one of the smallest states in India lying on the west coast of the Indian peninsula. Kathakali is the result of a fusion between all Indian theater tradition represented by Koodiyattom and the indigenous tradition of folk dance forms. It was one of the Rajas (Chieftain) of Kottarakkara, who wrote the first play intended for Kathakali performance. They form a cycle of eight stories based on Ramayana. Stories typically deal with the Mahabharata, Ramayana and the ancient scriptures known as the Puranas. This is performed in a text which is generally Sanskritised Malayalam.
Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India.Kathakalidancedramadancemale actorsMudra Kathakali CentreThekkadygeolat9.60556315geolon77.16605633geotaggedINDIndiaTamil NāduThekkadiIdukki districtKerala
The male performer Kalamandal Subin with help from others dresses up as Lalitha,the demon lady Nakrathundi (Servant of the powerful demon Nakasura).
Mudra Kathakali Centre, Thekkady. Kathakali, literally meaning `story-play’, is a dance-drama originated in the 17th century in Kerala, one of the smallest states in India lying on the west coast of the Indian peninsula. Kathakali is the result of a fusion between all Indian theater tradition represented by Koodiyattom and the indigenous tradition of folk dance forms. It was one of the Rajas (Chieftain) of Kottarakkara, who wrote the first play intended for Kathakali performance. They form a cycle of eight stories based on Ramayana. Stories typically deal with the Mahabharata, Ramayana and the ancient scriptures known as the Puranas. This is performed in a text which is generally Sanskritised Malayalam.
Thekkady (Idukki district) in Kerala is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in India.Kathakalidancedramadancemale actorsMudra Kathakali CentreThekkadygeolat9.60556315geolon77.16605633geotaggedINDIndiaTamil NāduThekkadiIdukki districtKerala