Malabar Express Malabar Express The Malabar Express (Malayalam: മലബാര്‍ എക്സ്പ്രസ്സ്‌) is a train service in India, named after the Malabar coast, the south-western coastal region of India from Mangalore Central to Thiruvananthapuram Central. As the name suggests, it connects the Malabar region in north Kerala to the south. The train has one of the longest running time between Mangalore and Thiruvananthapuram Central. It Shares its Rake with 16603/04 "Maveli Express", 12601/02 "Mangalore Central-Chennai Central Superfast Mail" and 22637/38 "West Coast Super Fast Express".Malabar Express is one of the most popular trains in Kerala. As the route is fully electrified. It is hauled
North Malabar in a methodical way in tune with folksongs. It is played according to Vaithari or Thalam by the Gurukkal (Teacher). The typical Kolkali group will contain between sixteen and twenty members. One among them will sing the folksong and it will be chorused by rest. Harmonizing with generational changes, Kolkali like all other folk-art of North Malabar, has also changed its look and style over time. The noted Kolkali groups are found in the Kasaragod District. Mappila folklore has deep roots in the region. The major Mappila arts of North Malabar are : After Malappuram, almost all the well known