Portraying the Real Life In Kerala

Written by: Ratheesh R.Nath Reviewed by: Ratheesh R. Nath Last Updated: August 8, 2026 Reading Time: 2 minutes
🎯 Key Takeaways
  • Kerala even though is a very small state in India, it is rich in its cultural diversity.
  • The hush and rush of city-life interspersed with calm and quiet villages - that is what you can expect in Kerala.
  • Yes, there is poverty, there are slum areas...but then, it is part of India, one of the most populated countries of the world.
  • I have heard many travelers yearning to experience the adrenaline rush that they feel while traveling through the diverse India.
  • Through this post, I like to portray the real Kerala through the eyes of prominent and amateur photographers.

Kerala even though is a very small state in India, it is rich in its cultural diversity. You will find followers of almost all the major world religions here. This completely reflects in Kerala culture and traditions. Life In Kerala is shown here.

The hush and rush of city-life interspersed with calm and quiet villages – that is what you can expect in Kerala.

Yes, there is poverty, there are slum areas…but then, it is part of India, one of the most populated countries of the world. I have heard many travelers yearning to experience the adrenaline rush that they feel while traveling through the diverse India. Kerala is diverse in its own way!

Through this post, I like to portray the real Kerala through the eyes of prominent and amateur photographers.

Fisherman at Riverside!

Workers in a Paddy Field

Traveling in a boat! : Image by Carl Parkes via Flickr

Part of the wave..at Cherai Beach: Image by Kannan Chempu via Flickr

Elderly women enjoying an evening chat!

Colorful Temple Procession  in Kerala

Playing Kids – Image by Romtomtom via Flickr

Kerala Market Place

School Children in Kerala Village! – Image by Nostalgic T+ Allan via Flickr

Fishermen at Mahe

Ride though the rain! : Image by MP Chandrasekharan via Flickr

Fishing near Cochin Shipyard

Private Bus in Kerala : Image by Jimmy Jose via Flickr

People’s Choice! : Image by Hari Menon via Flickr

Boat Jetty near Vypin

Mud Football

Loads of Dreams : Image by Hari Menon via Flickr

Traffic in Kerala : Image by clearphotos via Flickr

Kerala Election Time : Image by nicnac1000 via Flickr

Family having a fun time at Beach!

Children Running Along the Kappad Beach

Hope you enjoyed this true portrayal of Kerala. It is the people that make the place truly diverse and unique.

Love to hear your thoughts and feedback..

Note: Some images are from our collection while some are by awesome photographers who shared them via Flickr and other websites. We have used these images following the Flickr guidelines on photo sharing on blogs. Due credit is given under each image. If any of the copyright holders have any objection, please shoot a email to sunu at paradise-kerala.com, I will get the image removed.

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Ratheesh R. Nath
About the Author

Ratheesh R. Nath is a certified business coach, IIM Kozhikode alumnus, and tourism entrepreneur with a strong background in technology and analytics.

After beginning his career as an analyst at Tata Motors, he built his own venture in the tourism industry. He is passionate about strategic planning, mentoring SMEs, and helping businesses achieve sustainable growth.

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