Refreshing. Delicious. Nutritious. A long draught
of the cool, sweet tender coconut water is one of the simple little
pleasures you experience in Kerala. Literally the land of Kera
(coconut), what more wholesome food could nature prepare
in this beautiful state! Known as elaneeru or karikku, the tender
coconut is full of vitamins
and nutrients and is considered a food in itself.
On your next visit here, opt for a tender coconut
rather than a soft drink. You will find them heaped on the streets.
The vendor will slice off the top and put in a straw before he hands
it to you. After you've drunk of the invigorating elixir, scoop
up the sweet tender fruit in the shell with a spoon. It's the closest
you can taste of manna.
Festivals
: Kerala is a land
of colourful festivals, which have a long history and tradition behind them.
Kerala's innumerable festivals however stand out because of their uniqueness.