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.