General InformationGramam, the exotic
village fair represents the nostalgic recreation of bygone era of rustic
simplicity and ethnic charm.
 Held
in January, on the golden sands of the famous Kovalam Beach Resort, just
16 kms from Thiruvananthapuram city, it is a typical Kerala village of
yore, replete with the traditional Nalukettu. Astrologers, artisans and
even sorcerers, provide the visitor a glimpse of Kerala's rich past.
Classical art forms of Kerala are presented in evenings. |
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Unique Features Mesmerising Art forms
The fair wears a new look in the evenings. Almost every dance, art and
martial art form of Kerala is performed in the open-air auditorium of
Gramam.
Various classical dances like Kathakali, Mohiniyattom, traditional and
folk dances like Oppana, the martial art form, Kalaripayattu and other
ritualistic folk arts like Theyyam, Pulikali, Villupattu, Pavakkoothu,
Kakkarisi Natakam, Panchavadyam, Thullal and Bhajans etc. are a few of
the attractions. |
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Traditional Meal Savour The Local Cuisine
At The Chayakada
At the 'Chayakada', the village tea shop, relish the taste of the tender
coconut, the refreshing tea (chaya) or the tangy lime juice.
Sitting on the comfortable wooden chairs and stools, one can savour
local delicacies like 'Kappa' and 'Meen' (steamed tapioca served with
fish curry) or 'Puttu' and 'Kadala' (pounded rice cake steamed in bamboo
shoots served with a lentil dish).
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