Temple festivals are a special attraction of the state. Caparisoned elephants with beaded umbrellas, processions of decorated floats, and ' panchavadhyam ' - musical entertainment make this a lovely event to witness.
Backwaters have a significant place in absorbing the beauty of kerala.
This gives a distinctly green touch to the land. Kerala' means the land of coconuts. The food mainly consists of rice, cooked vegetables, fish and meat. Karemeen' a spotted fish is a special gift to it's backwaters. Onam is the state festival.