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originated from the 16th century. Mohiniyattam is performed by Solo women and the dance form is a combination of Kathakali and Bharatanatyam. You will see the artist performing Mohiniyattam which slow and gentle dance moves. The dance is expressive with eye movements. Festivals of Kerala Kerala celebrates many festivals which give the state an extra makeover. The festivals of Kerala include the aspects of daily life and that is the specialty. Kerala also celebrates all the festivals of all religions with equal happiness. Most of the festivals are celebrated with bright colours, classical music and old traditions. back home. Vishu This is Kerala New Year which is celebrated by Malayalis. The festival falls in the month of April. The attractions of the festival are firecrackers and Vishu Kanji. Boat festival This is a unique festival that is only celebrated in Kerala. Boat festival is all about the competitions and rides of the boats. At the time of this festival, you find people cheering and energetic by encouraging each other. The festival is held in months of July to September. If you have any idea of visiting Kerala, then you can plan it during the boat festival. Traditional Food of Kerala Most of the traditional foods of Kerala are Non-vegetarian. The list of traditional food would be filled with seafood. As it is surrounded by the sea, seafood the most famous and preferred food. When you are visiting Kerala, one of the most focused segment must be tasting the traditional food of the place. Here will let you the unique and most celebrated festivals of Kerala Onam Onam falls in between the months of August and September. The festival is also called as “harvest festival of Kerala”. Onam is celebrated in remembrance of King Mahaballi Era when people were living with love, happiness, peace and prosperity. The festival is started to celebrate from the time of King Mahaballi coming JANUARY 2020 | WWW.WISHESH.NET