Rhapsody of Rains (The Monsoons of Kerala)

This DVD portrays the many facets of the monsoon rains in Kerala – ‘Gods Own Country.’ The two rainy seasons of Kerala makes it the greenest state in the sub continent. Locally known as Edavapathi or the heavy Southwest Monsoon and Thulavarsham or the Northeast Monsoon give the state its green blanket. The Southwest Monsoon, which arrives in the month of June, is called Edavapathi. Edavam is the name of the month as per the Malayalam calendar and Pathi in Malayalam means half. Since the rains start by the middle of Edavam the rainy season is called as Edavapathi. It would last till the end of August. Incidentally, Kerala is the point where the South West Monsoon starts India. By mid October, the Northeast Monsoon makes its entry to Kerala, which usually corresponds to the Malayalam month of Thulam and hence the name Thulavarsham meaning the rains during the month of Thulam. This rainy season would last up to December.

The monsoons transform the state of Kerala into a land of verdant beauty. Clad in silken green, dotted by lakes and gushing rivers, this tropical coast is a sight to behold, especially during the monsoon rainy season. The rains do not upset the rhythm of life here. Life goes on with all its normal chores and nothing comes to a standstill. For the people of Kerala, the monsoons are periodical nourishment, and for a visitor, an unforgettable experience.

The movie Rhapsody of Rains captures the essence of monsoon in all its beauty. The movie on monsoons of Kerala, titled Rhapsody of Rains is presented in DVD format.