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Theyyam is Kerala’s most popular art form which was developed by Hindus and the folk dances depict the Hindu culture. This dance is performed as an offering to the gods. They are performed at sacred groves. Theyyam refers to the shape of the deity. Theyyams are of different types and they are about 450 in number. Each theyyam has its own form, story of origin, costumes, make-up, etc. The preparation for a performance includes fasting, meditation, long make-up and costume time. The performer make us feel like they are the real deity during their performance. The most important fact about theyyam is that, it is not taught in any schools or institutions. This art is passed down from generation to generation. Women do not perform theyyam.

Christmas is nearing and it is time to get gift for our beloved ones. It is a special time and the gift also has to be special. It is always hard to select a gift for a girl friend, but it is easy if we remember just 2 things. Women always like the coolest and the best stuff.

Women have a natural attraction for fragrance. So it would be a great if we get them perfume that have an excellent fragrance.  There are perfume gift sets available which have multiple perfume bottles with each having a unique fragrance. An ipod has always been the coolest stuff ever. There cannot be a person in this world who doesn’t like an ipod. This could also be a wonderful gift for a girl. The most important thing about women is that, they like to play a lot but they are fitness conscious too. So a wii fit could be the ultimate gift a man can gift his girl friend.

We spoke about the gifts we could get for our girl friends, but we should also know where to get them cheaper. An online shopping website allows us to compare the prices of the products like perfume,ipod and wii fit and buy from the store which sells them at the cheapest price. If you are planning to surprise your girl friend, do visit the online shopping website and get the best deal out of them.

There are three places around thrissur that tourists visit.They are

1) Sri Krishna Temple at Guruvayur which is at a distance of 33 kms from Thrissur is the most famous temple in kerala. Only Hindus are allowed inside this temple as it is a pilgrimage. This temple was built in the 16th century . Important ceremonies like wedding takes place here at this temple. This temple is well known for the number of elephants it has. They are over 60 in number. They are kept at an old Zamorin Palace.

2) The next place in the list is the Kerala Kalamandalam. This place is located at a place called cheruthuruthy which is at about 32 kms from thrissur. Here students are given intensive training in mohiniyattam, kathakali,kootiattam and also in some musical instruments. A tour around this place will anyhow cost for the tourist. One play is played at each stage or theatre for the tourists. People can also opt for studying any of these courses for a fee.

3) Natana Kairali Research & Training Centre for Traditional Arts:: This place is located at Irinjalakuda which is at a distance of 20 kms from Thrissur. Here, training in traditional arts are given to the students. Tourists can also join short courses here which is for about 1 month.