“The book is usefully organized in three sections the first discussing the Dravidian of Non- Vedic Stream, and the third the synthesis of the two. The result is a delightful, instructive and yet highly readable volume which will afford hours of pleasure and education to anyone seeking an in-depth appreciation of Kerala culture. I commend it unreservedly to the discerning reader.”

Glimpses of Kerala Culture offers an impressive and highly readable introduction to the carious art forms of the rich and ancient culture of Kerala.

The book gives profound and erudite insights into the four defined purposes of Hindu life, the origins and nature of dance forms of Kerala and its unique martial arts.

The book is divided into three parts, dealing with the Dravidian or the Non-Vedic Stream of civilization, the Vedic or the Aryan Stream, and the colours of the ‘United Stream’.

Glimpses of Kerala Culture provides a wealth of information while delineating various art forms and reflecting on a host of cultural aspects. The colorus of Kerala come alive in the vibrant mosaic of Indian heritage. The reader is amply rewarded and establishes an easy communion with Kerala.

Princess Aswathi Thirunal Gouri Lakshni Bayi, known for her learning an scholarship, has authored several publications and has presented erudite papers at national and international conferences. Her poems and articles have appeared in leading newspapers and journals in Indian and abroad. She has written both in English and Malayalam.

Her major works in English include, Thirumulkazhcha and The Down (anthologies of poems), Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Kerala Temple Architecture, Thulasi Garland (about 33 Travancore temples) and The Mighty Indian Experience. Her books in Malahalam include, Malayalme Mappu and Budha Darshana. She has also translated Sabarimala Sree Ayyapppa Charitham from English to Malayalam and provided the English text for Raja ravi Varma, The Painter Prince 1848-1906.

Princess Gouri Lakshmi Bayi is the recipient of several awards and honours which include the Sree Sarada Education Society Merit Award, Vijayadasami Puraskaram, C.G. Nair Sahitya Puraskaram, Sahitua Panchanana Puraskaram, Arash Samsjara Deepika Puraskar, Kala Poshak Award, Deva Ratna Award& T.S. Elio Awaed. Recently shy has received the Malabar Award, instituted by the Malabar Institute for Research and Development, for her literary contributions.v She is Mangling Trustee/Trustee of many Charitable Trusts and Director in family owned concerns.