KERALA
Southern India

Latest  pictures  December  2006  -  into  2007
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As a regular visitor to Kerala Dave has something akin to an encyclopaedic knowledge of Kerala. 
Tourism income is a major influence on the Kerala economy and during his stays at his "second home" Dave has made many friends.   www.keralatourism.org

 

 

Dave and Avis with Davina "Lagoona Davina"  =  Pachaloor  -  Trivandrum  -  Kerala
April 2006

Indian Tourism Minister Renuka Choudhury
"Incredible India" stand - World Travel Market
 November 2004
www.tourismofindia.com

 

     

INNOVATIVE VISUALLY STIMULATING VIBRANT PAINTINGS
 BABU XAVIER
My Kerala friend, Babu Xavier, lives and paints based in Kovalam Kerala....please take a moment to view a selection of his work at
SOULFLOWER

In NEW YORK  U.S.A. at SOTHEBY'S  auction of "INDIAN CONTEMPORARY ART" September 2006
"BOTTLED PASSION"  an acrylic on canvas 32in x 26in original Babu Xavier painting sold for $4200.
Babu has since had his work successfully exhibited far and wide including Singapore and London.
He is currently (July 2008) exhibiting in Switzerland.

 

 

 


     

The aim of this small selection of photographs below is to give you a general overview of the area around
Trivandrum - Thiruvanathapuram, the capital city of Kerala, Southern India. 
You are invited to view them without any detailed comment being given for each picture though Christ Church -  Trivandrum is my regular place of worship whilst in Kerala.
India should be experienced with an open mind. Please let your imagination drift anywhere when trying to give meaning to the pictures. 
India and Kerala in particular contains a full tapestry of life  -  -  -  that's what makes it so welcoming and enjoyable  -  -  - 
 family atmosphere and friends  -  -  - starting with a wedding  -  -  -

 

 

MARRIAGES AT WHICH DAVE HAS BEEN A GUEST 

 

"THE HAPPY BRIDE AND GROOM"
CHINDU AND RACHEL
Kottayam - 31st December 2005

"EXCHANGING VOWS WITH HARLANDS AND FLOWERS"
 SURAJ with SHINY
Kovalam 22nd August 2005

 

 

Dave with the Bride and Groom

Dave with the Bride and Groom

 

 

PHOTOGRAPHS   -   KERALA   -   TRIVANDRUM   -   KOVALAM

 

Sree Padmanabhu Swarmy Temple
February 2005

Evening temple procession Kovalam
July 2005

Christ Church - Palayam - Trivandrum
November 2004



Samudra Beach - Fishermen
July 2005

"Link with the past" Plaque behind pulpit at Christ Church - Trivandrum
April 2006

 


Kovalam Junction
The heart of Kovalam life and local activity
2005

View of  East Fort arch
Trivandrum - Thiruvananthapuram
2005

 


Vizhinjam fishing harbour
2004

Hidden temple - Vizhinjam village over 200 years old
2004




Onam Festival Flower Display
2005

Kovalam Beach
2005

 


Pianist prodigy 15 year old Julian Clef from Trivandrum
Currently a student at "Chethams School of Music" 
Manchester - England - Dave's childhood  city
Recital in Trivandrum 2006

Friend from Kovalam - Joy Paul - Yoga Teacher
Demonstrating the "Scorpion" position
Email: physicalyoga@yahoo.com     Telephone - India 00919446989700 
2006


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