Kerala is blessed with a very well balanced harmonious (by and large) multi religious crowd comprising of Hindus, Muslims and Christians. Christmas is celebrated by almost every one in Kerala. During the Christmas season, every household hosts Christmas stars and trees. Every household welcomes the Christmas carols and every household hosts lavish dinners for relatives. One can witness long ques in front of the wine stores along the length and breadth of the state. It is more of a get together time. Within India, kerala is one place, where Christmas is celebrated with this kind of fervour across all religions.
Coffee with Aby @ Kerala !
Kerala, an unstoppable nostalgia ! Kerala is my home state in India, and it is also known as the God's own country. I just love Kerala. I love it's peaceful greenery and back waters. A great place to unwind after some busy time in the nerve wrecking cities. One thing I dont like about Kerala is the lousy politicians and corruption. So, I am in the process of creating the most unofficial blog of Kerala !. If you are planning to visit Kerala and need any assistance, please feel free to contact me email : abrachan@gmail.com
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Christmas Carol - 2008
Kerala is blessed with a very well balanced harmonious (by and large) multi religious crowd comprising of Hindus, Muslims and Christians. Christmas is celebrated by almost every one in Kerala. During the Christmas season, every household hosts Christmas stars and trees. Every household welcomes the Christmas carols and every household hosts lavish dinners for relatives. One can witness long ques in front of the wine stores along the length and breadth of the state. It is more of a get together time. Within India, kerala is one place, where Christmas is celebrated with this kind of fervour across all religions.
House warming !
The social fabric of Kerala is well knit and strong. Here is a house warming ceremony I attended in Truchur district of a Catholic family. The priest blessed the house, followed by palu kachal (Palu - milk, Kachal - boiling boiling milk - the maiden cooking in the new kitchen, which symbolises the inauguration of the house). Friends, neighbours, relatives and workers who built the house brick by brick are invited. The palu kachal is followed by some drinks (of course alcohol. In most of the christian homes of Kerala, during all happy occassions, alcohol is served) and then lunch (non vegetarian). The invitees gives gifts to the owners of the house (not mandatory). The workers who constructed the house are honoured with special gifts by the owner of the house. It is a great occassion of celebration.
Jesus Christ is Born - 2008
Crib (pulkoodu in Malayalam, which is the native language of Kerala. Pullu - grass, Koodu - Hut) at the St.Joseph's monastry, Koonammavu, Ernakulam district, Kerala.
Who created whom?
A sculptor renovating the statue of Jesus Christ infront of the St.George's church, Puthenpally, Varapuzha.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
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