Have a date with the traditional - Kalasagaram kickstarts its 9-day treat of music, dance and drama, a school of dance and music lives up its annual day, a violin guru weaves magic, and more. You could also take your kids down the cultural path at Balanandam or shop for pretty stuff at Lepakshi's mela.
Everyone in the family has the reputation of being born with a bow in their hand, which is probably how the Parurs have even patented a technique of how to fiddle it best.