Visit the landmarks in Kerala’s history. Explore its exciting past. Did you
know King Solomon’s ships carried a cargo of spices and cinnamon all rhe from Kerala to embalm the dead bodies of Egypt’s Pharaohs; trace the rise and fall of the ancient kingdoms and the modern-day political parites.
MYTHS
Did you know that Kerala rose up from the sea at the point where the axe thrown by Parasurama fell? How about the famous myth about Mahabali, the favourite legendary ruler of Kerala who visits his people every year? Get to know all the exciting myths of Kerala.
LEGENDS
Read about the legends that are part of the cultural repertoire of Kerala; of St. Thomas the apostle who brought Christianity from across the seas, Sankaracharya, the Hindu saint and Sri Narayana Guru, the social reformer.
FOLK TALES
Enchanting stories from the rich and varied folk tales of
Kerala, ballads from northern Kerala about the brave warriors Aromal Chekavar and Thacholi Othenan and stories of the malevolent Yakshi are included in this section.