Kottayam: the real world setting of The God of Small Things
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Positioned between lush palm trees and the Vembanad Lake, Kottayam showcases abundant natural beauty, punctuated by gentle rivers, paddy fields, and stunning traditional houseboats (Kettuvallam). Quiet waters, swaying palm trees, … Read more
Positioned between lush palm trees and the Vembanad Lake, Kottayam showcases abundant natural beauty, punctuated by gentle rivers, paddy fields, and stunning traditional houseboats (Kettuvallam). Quiet waters, swaying palm trees, lush green surroundings and houseboats, that’s what we get to see when we visit Kottayam. Read less
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One such book is The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy, and one such place is Kottayam in Kerala. The book is based on a fictional village but draws inspiration from the real world setting of Kottayam.
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Kottayam falls on the Western Ghats ranges, and because of this, there is no dearth of greenery here. The story in the book will bring you to the parts in Kerala, a part that is so scenic and idyllic that you will be reminiscing about it for a long time.
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Just like in the book, when you visit Kottayam, you will be able to see close-knit communities, their customs and traditions. All these make for a memorable holiday. You may want to pay close attention to the local temples here because it’s in these temples that a lot of cultural activities take place. These activities include festivals, rituals, and ceremonies associated with temples and family events.
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These are just a few things about Kottayam's culture and natural beauty that draw visitors in. The district's cultural richness, literary heritage and traditional art forms is why we keep looking at Kottayam for a quiet escape.
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