The Ancient Ritual Welcoming the Monsoon Rains: The 'Nettante Kuri' Ceremony in Kerala

In the Trissur district of Kerala, India, despite the rapid spread of modern life, deep-rooted rural traditions continue to be upheld with great…

Residents of Parappuzha village near Peruvallur have been organizing a rare and impressive ceremony called 'Nettante Kuri' for centuries to bring abundant rainfall and increase agricultural productivity. This…