Cultural Scene in Thiruvananthapuram, Capital of God's Own Country

Trivandrum has a vibrant and eclectic cultural scene. This is an attempt to showcase through photographs some of the events to give a flavour to the common man - not the cognoscenti. I will also post some curious views of Trivandrum which may even be a 'culture shock'! You will find that recently, I have been adding some snippets from the city not necessarily related to culture but give a holistic view of the life in this city.

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Apr 15, 2014

Protection from piles, politicians and preachers

In Kerala where politics and organized religion are closely intertwined, I saw this amusing sight of a poster announcing natural cure for Piles and Fissures among those of politicians and evangelists.

Cure for politicians and evangelists, naturally!

Aug 4, 2013

Schools or..?

Why do schools have entrances like prison gates?

Is it because of this? A liquor bottle in the school wall.

Apr 26, 2013

Backward Front - an oxymoron

One of many wall paintings in Trivandrum The first line in Malayalam reads "Pinnokka Munnani", literally, Backward Front. An oxymoron, if there is one.

Oct 18, 2010

Local body elections and Woman Power

The elections to the local bodies of Kerala will be 23rd October. 50% of seats are reserved for women.

Wall posters of candidates in my ward.

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