The ‘Ratholsavam’ or chariot festival is a very interesting festival where devotees pull this century old huge chariot around the temple premises. If you are in Kerala in Novmeber, this is something that you souldn’t miss!
A traditional feast on the banana leaf is still the custom for festivities and ceremonies. Be it a wedding, a birthday or a temple celebration, feast on the banana leaf is a must. Customs are changing, however you will be able to find a feast on banana feast in this region every now and then. Like there is a way to server the feast, there is also a way to enjoy the feast. We will be only happy to find an occasion where you can enjoy such a feast among real people. We can also show you how to enjoy a feast the traditional way!
Palakkad is one of the remaining places in Kerala where you can witness village life. Once the rice bowl of Kerala, agriculture is still considered very serious by many here. The image shows the seedlings of Paddy, ready for cultivation. If you are interested, you can join the cultivation or harvesting of rice in the villages.
We provide traditional vegetarian Kerala food. A region’s diversity reflects on its food items. In fact, we have tried to create a pan-Kerala menu so as to give you a glimpse of the vast range of food diversity we have in this region.
Children can play under the Mango trees, in the court yard or on the lawn. If you are on the right season, they can even pluck the Guava or Mango themselves!
Birds, butterflies and small animals are very comfortable around the garden. Once a Red Vented Bulbul family even decided to raise their little ones on a chandelier inside the house. The Aristolochia indica in front of the house is a breeding ground for Common Rose butterfly. You can witness to many tiny wonders of nature, if you want to spend some time around this house. 
The two attached rooms are spacious and comfortable. The well placed windows ensure free flow of air and ample natural lighting. At a time two people can be accommodated in a room. Privacy is ensured within the rooms.
There is ample space in the Verandah for practice, contemplation, reading or relaxing. The cooling greenery around adds to the experience. You can see many birds just sitting here. The squirrel family on the roof will entertain you with their gymnastics.
The Center functions in a modern, single-storied ‘Nalukettu’ with a small, open, central courtyard. In the summer months the outside temperature may soar up but it remains much cooler indoors since the house is built based on traditional architectural principles.
