In Migrants Own Country

Indian Express,  24-July-2011  National Edition

Read article @ : http://epaper.indianexpress.com/8530/Indian-Express/24-July-2011#p=page:n=14:z=1

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While Keralites continue to migrate to the Middle East, semi-skilled and unskilled laboureres from the north and east of India flock to the high-wage state to fill the vaccum.


Report by Shaju Philip, Photographs by Nirmal Harindran

As kids find it

Dedicated to most of us who forgot to play when we were kids and ended up digging this world to find balance between our tensions and boredom. 

Revisiting Valiyangadi

One God...Different beliefs..

The historical temple mosque of Valiyangadi in Malappuram district, Kerala. The temple was converted into mosque and the different stories behind this follows....

My first visit was in 2009. And within 2 years time when i made my second visit, I find things are changing dramatically. Unhappy to see the old structures getting renovated in new styles.

Thripunithura Athachamayam

SLR cameras, mobile cameras, Broadcasting crew and some genuine people from Thripunithura. Athachamayam festival conducted in Thripunithura , Kerala prior to the Onam festival of Kerala gets more attention this year also and yes the ministers present offered more financial support for the organizers for the event next year.


Not to forget some people who dint want their clothes to be washed outdoors when it rained heavily during the procession. 

Monsoon Magic

As life goes on in a village near Alleppey, Kerala during the monsoon.

Vedic Chants

Brahmaswam Madham , The traditional Vedic institution in Thrissur, Kerala

Rigvedic institution.
Vadakke Madham Brahmaswam, Thrissur in Kerala is one of the most ancient Vedic Institutions in India, established by Sri. Hasthamalakacharya, a direct disciple Sree Sankaracharya, for propagating and promoting Adwaitha Vedantha Philosophy.

Content courtsey : http://wikimapia.org/115246/Brahmaswam-Madham

The Monsoon Battle

Oachirakali at Oachira Parabrahman Temple recreating a 300 year old battle fought between the Venad and Kayamkulam kingdom.