In the context of any possession ritual (not limited solely to serpent worship, but including practices like kola or theyyam), the process of spirit possession may be seen as a manifestation of an ...

In a small, warmly lit terrace in Vennala, near Edappally, the air carries the pulse of Kerala’s folk past. Rhythms from another era rise into the balmy evening, as masked dancers and ritual songs ...

Kochi | 'Athachamayam' celebrations, heralding the start of the 10-day Onam festivities in Kerala, saw a colourful rally of caparisoned elephants, floats and folk-dance performances at Tripunithura ...

Onam is the most important harvest festival of Kerala, bringing together tradition, culture, and devotion in a grand ten-day celebration. It marks the legendary homecoming of mythical King Mahabali ...

A Padma Shri awardee, Kalamandalam Gopi, is known for his portrayal of pacha or roles of noble characters from Hindu epics, for more than half a century. On the ocassion of Kerala's biggest festival, ...