Kerala Ayurveda Pharmacy Ltd, India's leading Ayurvedic Medicines and Products Exporter. KAPL activities include entire spectrum of Ayurveda to provide a better health and nutrition to mankind. Kerala Ayurveda Pharmacy Limited is a major force in health care, growing at a spectacular rate - New health clinics with expert Ayurvedic doctors, new market strategies, new Ayurveda Medicines, new medical researches and new cures. Some of KAPL's Ayurveda products are on the verge of being patented. KAPL is truly on a mission to be the number one choice inAyurvedaglobally. KAPL was founded on the banks of river Periyar at Aluva, Kochi, Kerala, India in 1945 by Late Vaidyan K G K Panicker, the renowned Ayurvedacharya. He was a doyen in Ayurvedic system, a visionary and a mentor. Now, more than half a century later, his inspired creation epitomizes all that is modern and state-of-the-art in Ayurveda. A leading Ayurvedic company today, KAPL is backed by advanced technology and highly qualified dedicated staff.Kerala Ayurveda Pharmacy Limited (KAPL) is managed by its Managing Director, Dr. K. Anil Kumar (Ayurveda Doctor) and Dy. Managing Director, Mr. S. K. Arun Kumar, sons of the founder, under the guidance of an eminent board of directors with Padmasree S V S Raghavan as the Chairman.


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A combination of home-stay, culture, art, ayurveda, yoga, traditions and nature, a pure Holistic holiday.TULASIDALAM - a leaf of tulasi is a symbol of purity.Mrs. Sindu Nayar, hostess of Tulasidalam, is offering a combination of home-stay, culture, art, ayurveda, yoga, traditions and nature, a pure Holistic holiday.Here we are offering you a leaf out of our realm which we are thankfully experiencing- the Village homes are the main holiday centers and a convenient break at the Urban abode, Kochi.At village homes you will be living with keralite Hindu families famous for their hospitality.In the backdrop of the traditions of these Hindu Nair families which dates back to centuries, Tulasidalam aims to give you an EXTRAORDINARY HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE.


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The term "Ayurveda" is emanated from two components ie, 'Ayush' as 'life' and 'Veda' as 'Science' and literally, it is the science of life. 'Brahma' the originator of this system passed it on to Ashwini Kumars, who in turn imbibed and imparted the system to Rishis from whom it was transpired among the people through generationsAyurveda, 5000 years' old system of medicament on earth is the traditional segment of India moduled and compiled from the age of Vedas. The principles of Ayurveda are to preserve and promote physical, mental and spiritual well being of life. The bedrock of Ayurveda is on two theories-ie Panchamabhootha theory and Tridosha theory. Ayurveda philosophy enunciates five basic elements on living and non living matters like Prithvi(Earth), Jala(Water), Teja(Fire), Vayu(Air) & Akash (Ether). Human body is made out of these five elements; collectively known as Panchamahabhootha. The physiological functions of the body are totally governed by three biological units namely 'Vatha', 'Pitta' and 'Kapha' and these three doshas are the basic elements which influence the functions of the body. Ayurvedic treatment helps restore the equilibrium of doshas. Ayurveda stipulates self healing, restricted diet and nutrition, exercise, rest and relaxation, pranayamas, cleaning and rejuvenation, with the application of medicinal herbs. It lays great emphasis on preventive and dietary methods for the sustenance of good health.


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Kashi Art Gallery and Kashi Art Cafe are art spaces for contemporary art in Cochin, Kerala, India. Kashi, founded by Anoop Skaria and Dorrie Younger, based in Cochin. Kashi's has played a substantial role in making Cochin the new art district of South India.


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Padayani is the annual ritualistic festival celebrated in Bhadrakali temples of Central travancore zone with due dedications. It may be regarded as the remains of ancient Dravidian God concept and mode of worship offering Rathi (lust), Raktham (Blood) and Lahari (toxic mood) The very spirit of central travancore finds its appearance in Padayani as that of Malabar in Theyyam. All the Sixty Four art forms play their own vital role in Padayani. Actully this is a mixture of music, dance , painting, satire etc. Padayani reflects the ancient socialist society before Ayryanization and four caste system. So in Padayani all the villagers take active part without racial discriminations. Each and every Padayani Karappuram (centers or village celebrating Padayani) observe padayani in their own way. In different aspect such as observation of rituals, order of performance and span of Padayani days difference noticed is ofcourse very huge.Padayani is celebrated during the months of Kumbham, Meenam, Medam ( Approximately February, March and April) Kolamezhuthu, Kolamthullal, Kolappattu, Thappumelam, Vinodam (satire) are the essential parts of Padayani. Kolams are folk deities drawn on well processed green areca leaf sheath with natural colours. Kolappattu (lyrics) include prayers, admirations and requests to deities. Thappu is the �Asuravadya� made by covering round frame of Jacktree hardwood with buffalohide. Kolamthullal is the rhythmic footsteps and dances that a performer makes in tune with Kolappattu and Thappumelam. Vinodam includes satire and protest targeting social evils and vanities. Bearing Palakkolam singing Kolappatu, dancing with the thalam of thappu , the whole villagers pray to God to bring in prosperity, to eradicate the ill effects of wicked deities, to ensure goodies from crops and so on. It is a way of worship with no intermediary betweenman and God. Further, we find true man leading eco-friendly life, worshipping nature disregard of the philosophy of exploitation.


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The swaying coconut trees in the gentle breeze is reminiscent of the soft and languorous movements of Mohiniyattam - the feminine classical dance form of Kerala. Literally meaning the Dance of the Enchantress, it is deeply rooted in femininity, GRACE (Lasya) and BEAUTY (Sringara) forming the quintessence of this dance form.Of all the classical South Indian styles, Mohiniyattam can be singled out with admirable distinction, for it's characteristic body movements, marked by the graceful sway of the torso. What is unique is the easy going rise and fall of the body, with emphasis mainly on the torso. The movements are never abrupt, but dignified, easy, natural, restrained and yet subtle. The glances, postures, gait employed are so subtle and graceful that they convey the infinite suggestiveness of radiant love.The traditional costume worn in Mohiniyattam is white with a gold border, and gold ornaments are worn. The unique coiffure with hair gathered on the left side of the head reflect it's aesthetic appeal, making it distinct from the other dance forms of India. The regional system of music that Mohiniyattam follows is the SOPANA style which in it's lyricism is evocative of the spiritual element.It was during the reign of the great Poet King, Maharaja Swati Tirunal that Mohiniyattam received considerable patronage. After his untimely demise, adverse circumstances led to the decline of this dance form till when in the 1930's Mahakavi Vallathol founded the Kerala Kalamandalam and once again revived the dance form. More recently, relentless efforts of exponents and researchers like Guru Padmashri Smt. Bharati Shivaji have contributed significantly in ensuring Mohiniyattam's place on the world map.


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Pallavi Krishnan - Leading exponent of Mohiniyattam, is one of the most sought after Mohiniyattam performers and a trendsetter for many young dancers the world over, motivating them to take up this art form seriouslyMohiniyattam is one of the most lyrical classical dance traditions, originating from Kerala, the land of palm trees, backwaters, caparisoned elephants, Kathakali and Koodiyattam, and innumerable folk arts and festivals; that is God's own land. Its movements are soft and graceful (lasya oriented) and soaked in feminine grace. They have been likened to the sway of palm leaves in the gentle breeze. Mohini means enchantress and attam means dance; Mohiniattam is the dance of the enchantress traditionally performed by women.The tradition of Mohiniyattam can be traced back to the 16th-17th century, a period generally considered as the golden era of arts and literature in the history of Kerala. A few scholars consider Balaramabharatam authored by Karthika Thirunal Balarama Varma of the Swathithirunal family, which in fact is an elaboration of the 6th to 10th chapters of the Natyashastra, as an authentic treatise on Mohiniyattam. The murals and sculptures of the 18th century in some temples and palaces too depict the concept of Mohini.The earliest known textual reference to Mohiniyattam is found in the commentary on the Vyavaharamala, a Sanskrit text written by Mazhamangalam Namboodiri during the 16th century. In the commentary believed said to be authored by a Brahmin scholar who migrated to Kerala, the word for "dancers" was translated as "Mohiniyattam artist etc". Another reference on Mohiniyattam can be found in the Ottanthullal (a semi-classical and semi-folk dramatic art form of Kerala) script Ghoshayatra, authored by Kunchan Nambiar during the second half of the 18th century.Betty True Jones, lecturer in Indian classical dance at the University of Pennsylvania and Director of the South Asia Student Performing Group, did the first in-depth research work on Mohiniyattam in 1959-60. Her paper was published in 1973 by the Committee on Research in Dance of the New York University. However, it did not earn the attention that it deserved from Indian dance scholars.Perhaps Mohiniyattam is the only art form of India that was subject to several revivals and renaissance. The efforts of Maharaja Swathitirunal (1813-1846) and the attempts of Kerala poet laureate Vallathol Narayana Menon, in 1932,1937 and in 1950, are important endeavours in the history of this art. The late Thankamani was the first student of Mohiniyattam at the Kerala Kalamandalam (1932). She left the institution within a couple of years on her marriage to the late Guru Gopinath. Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma and Kalamandalam Sathyabhama are respectively the proteges of the later efforts of Vallathol, during 1937 and 1950 respectively, through this institution.The tradition of this dance form sustained through the contributions of these two veterans; while Guru Kalyanikutty Amma's was an effort at her individual level, Guru Sathyabhama got the platform of the Kerala Kalamandalam, where since 1957, until her retirement as its Principal in 1993, she was faculty. Through the Kalamandalam Sathyabhama reformed the art more aesthetically by giving an indigenous touch to the hairstyle, adapting more adavus and mudras.


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Reena Duthie, Indian painter, artist - her paintings and gallery


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This specialty center was all started with a mission to serve mankind...the first referral unit, which has a separate department for renal disease alone. Chronic renal failure (before starting dialysis) has a success rate of 80% which nobody else can give from this specialty or other therapies. Patients who has started dialysis can also be successfully treated in this center.Diabetes-Non insulin depending & insulin dependent type, Hyper tension, coronary artery disease, hyper Cholestrema (increased level of cholesterol)* Skin diseases like psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis, etc.* Acidity gastric ulcers, irritable bowel diseases, constipation etc.* Allergy sinusitis, tonsillitis, bronchial asthma, back ache (lumbago)* IVDP, obesity, infertility, meneustrual disorders, and a lot more which distress the Man


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The goodness of Ayurveda, the guarantee of health and happiness for a lifetime, from world’s first ISO certified ayurveda pediatric hospital. Chikitsa means treatment and Alayam is temple. Situated at Mezhathur, Trithala in Palakkad district of Kerala was established in memory of Sri Chatharu Nair, the renowned name in Ayurvedic Pediatrics and a legend in his own life time (1874 – 1967), with a common goal in mind “a healthy new generation”. At CNS Ayurveda Chikitsalayam & Research Center we believe the near miraculous powers of Ayurveda. The treatment methods in this hospital have attained international acclaim.The Chief Physician of the hospital is veteran Bala Chikitsa expert, Vaidyan Gangadharan Nair, a disciple and great grand son-in-law of Late Chatharu Nair. There was a common usage and belief among the people, in the case of children’s ailments “Daivam Paathi, Chatharu Nair Paathi” (God and Chatharu Nair will contribute equally to the healing in critical stages).Sri Gangadharan Nair, the driving force behind this hospital, has been serving the sick since 1951. Dr. K.P. Manikandan BAMS, PGCCH, the Chief Executive of the hospital, is the son and descendant of Vaidyan Gangadharan Nair. Sri Gangadharan Nair, during the past five-and-half decades of his service to Ayurveda, has given relief from pain to a number of patients including children.


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