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 CULTURE
Kerala and Himachal Pradesh have their own distinct charm. While Kerala’s the best of South India
with its serene backwaters and lush tea estates, Himachal Pradesh houses best hill stations of North
India. Both of them are very different in terms of culture and heritage.
Kerala Himachal Pradesh
 The culture of Kerala is a combination of both  Culture of Himachal Pradesh becomes rich, and
Indian and Dravidian culture. very traditional. Culture of Himachal Pradesh is
This culture and heritage of Kerala is reflected not only exuberant in the physical attires of the
in its various art forms, martial arts, dresses, Himachalis but also in their festival
the people and cuisine. Kerala shows a culture celebrations, musical melodies, rhythmic dance
that is unique to itself, created through the forms and simple lifestyle. The beauty of the
accommodation, socialization and integration of culture of Himachal Pradesh lies in its
different civilized lifestyle faculties. simplicity.

 Majority of people in Kerala follow Hinduism,  A majority of the people of the state are Hindus.
and most follow Islam or Christians, and others Other inhabitants include Buddhists.
follow Buddhism, Jainism, Judaism or other
religions.
 CULTURE
Kerala
Dances
of Kerala include a number
of traditional as well as
Dances tribal dances. Kathakali,
however, remains a Dhulshol, Drodi, Dev Nritya,
popular dance form even
today.  Dangi, and Nagas are danced
Kerala traditional
costumes are very simply
and attractive. The form of
Dressing costume worn by the
style people like Neriyathu and
Mundu has a white cloth
piece having golden zari
borders representing
royalty for men and
women.
The arts and crafts
industry in Kerala include
handicraft items such as
carvings in metal and
Art & wood like rosewood and
Crafts
sandalwood, metal
jewellery, granite statues,
coconut shell and coir
products, snake boat model
and other collectibles. 
Himachal Pradesh
In Himachal, dances play a
vital role in the lives of the
people of this region. Among
all, Nati is the most popular
Some of the dance forms like
Rakshash Nritya, Lahadi,
all over the region.
The attire of Himachal
people is very beautiful and
vibrant. The women of
Himachal typically use lengthy
kurtas, ghaghri, salwars and
cholis. The men of mostly use
dhoti, kurta, a turban, a cover
or a hips cover, and a little soft
towel that is placed on the
shoulder area. 
Among arts and crafts that
come out of Himachal
Pradesh state in India are
carpets, leather works, shawls,
caps, footwear, metalware,
woodwork and paintings.
 CULTURE
Kerala Himachal Pradesh
Kerala is most The state holds a raft
popularly known for its of bucket-list worthy
festival of Onam, and it festivals and fairs like
also has other major Kullu Dussehra,
Festivals festivals like Vishu, Losar, Halda, Himachal
Thrissur Pooram, Winter Carnival, Sazo
Theyyam Festival, Festival, Doongri Fair
Attukal Pongala, Maha and many more.
Shivarathri and many
more.
Thoda is the
Kalaripayattu is a
impressive martial art
famous Indian martial
form of Himachal
Martial art from land
Pradesh. The sport
of attraction Kerala. It
Arts includes strikes, kicks
demands excellent
expertise in archery.
and some weapon based
The main weapons
practices.
needed for Thoda are
bows and arrows.
The famous dishes
are Puttu and Kadala The famous dishes
Curry, Appam with are Chana Madra,
Stew, Idiyappam, Dhaam, Tudkiya Bhath,
Kerala Style Fish Bhey, Chha Gosht,
Cuisine Molee, Malabar Parota, Siddu,  Babru, Aktori,
Pazhampori, Sadhya, Kullu Trout, Tibetan
Ada Pradhaman, Kappa Thukpa, Mittha and
and Meen Curry and many more.
many more.
 HERITAGE
Kerala Himachal Pradesh
 Kerala’s cultural heritage is centuries old. The  Himachal Pradesh has an enormous range of
cultural and artistic lessons that have been Heritage properties. These range from ancient
passed down are of utmost importance to the forts, colonial mansions, palaces that belong to
Keralites. It is their heritage and hence across a time when richness marked the lifestyles of
the state they have centers built to honor and Indian’s princes, and there are century old
preserve these traditions. From the Stone Age hotels.
carvings of Edakkal caves to Kalamandalam, a
University for performing arts.  From the highest
passes and oldest
 Kerala is a treasure Buddhist monasteries
trove of architectural to the best paragliding
monuments, heritage destination, each part
sites and some of Himachal has a
historical forts & particular tourist
palaces. These age-old attraction attached to
structures speak of it. The 1000 year old
many fascinating tales Buddhist monastery
of Kerala’s charming of Tabo in Spiti with
past, drawing countless its fine wall-paintings
history fanatics, and stucco statues has
archaeology buffs and been declared a World
art &architecture Heritage Site by
enthusiasts from all UNESCO.
across the globe.
 HERITAGE PLACES
Kerala Himachal Pradesh

Padmanabhapuram
Bahadurpur Fort in
Palace in
Bilaspur
Kanyakumari

Mattancherry Jandrighat Palace in

Palace in Kochi Dalhousie

Edakkal Caves in Kangra Fort

Wayanad in Kangra

Anchuthengu Fort
Padam Palace
in Trivandrum
in Rampur