Thrissur Pooram

A line of elephants in full splendour of festival adornments and surrounded by a spirited crowd. The snap for the month was taken during the most famous festival occasions of Kerala - the Thrissur Pooram. The elephants shown in the picture are returning after paying their respects before the statue of Sakthan Thampuran, who as per local belief was the architect behind the origins of Pooram. This is an event that could be seen on the final day of the Pooram festivities, just before the spectacular changing of colorful parasols or Kudamatam in local parlance.

                

Munnar

For the travellers, it may seem the beautiful land welcoming them with a present of fresh blossoms. This month, we bring you a shot of the exquisite flora of Munnar, Idukki. With its picture post card looks, Munnar is endearing to every traveller who reaches here. Dense forests, sprawling grasslands, wild flowers- there is much more for a nature lover. Situated at the confluence of three mountain streams- Muthirappuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala, Munnar is Kerala-s premium hill station. Munnar is known for the Neelakurinji flowers that bloom once in twelve years. Anamudi, South India-s highest peak is also located near Munnar.