Panchavadyam — [ thumb|Panchavadyam performance during a festival in Kerala] Panchavadyam, literally meaning an orchestra of five instruments, is basically a temple art form has evolved in Kerala. Of the five instruments, four timila, maddalam, ilathalam and… … Wikipedia
Madhalam — The maddalam or madhalam is a drum made out of the wood of the jackfruit tree. It has two sides for playing, made out of leather, and has different kind of sounds on each side. The maddalam is a heavy instrument which is hung around the waist of… … Wikipedia
Malabar Independent Syrian Church — Classification Eastern Church Geographical areas Kerala Founder Abraham Mar Koorilose Origin 1772 Separated from Malankara Syrian Church Congregations 16 Members 35,000 Hospitals … Wikipedia
List of Ambalavasi families — The Ambalavasi community in Kerala consists of various Hindu castes. Each caste has specific names for its men, women, house etc. For instance, generally, a Pushpaka Brahmin man is known as Pushpakan, Woman is known as Brahmani and their… … Wikipedia
Chalissery — village … Wikipedia