A Trust for nurturing the Art and Heritage of India

Paaramparya – Weaving the Threads of India’s Living Heritage

In every gesture of a folk dance, in the lingering notes of a lullaby, in the colors of a festival street—India remembers herself.
Paaramparya is that memory made visible.

A registered non-profit, voluntary trust, Paaramparya is devoted to preserving and promoting India’s living traditions—those intricate threads of language, art, and custom that tie generations together and shape the vibrant fabric of who we are.
From bustling cities to quiet coastal towns, India’s culture is not a relic—it is alive, beating in rhythm with the human heart.

What We Do – Celebrating the Pulse of Tradition

Independence Day Quiz – A Tribute Through Knowledge

As part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav 2022 celebrations, Paaramparya hosted a spirited Independence Day Quiz, echoing the passion and intellect of young minds across the Ernakulam district ( 13–14, 2022) Participants: 35 college teams | 31 school teams

From handwritten answers to a live quiz finale, the event honored India's journey of freedom, lighting sparks of pride in every participant.

AKAM Week Cycle Rally – A Ride Through Memory Lanes

On October 2, 2022, over 130 students rode through Kochi’s heritage corridors—not just as cyclists, but as storytellers on wheels.
Held in collaboration with India Tourism Kochi, ICE Sheroes, and Napier Heritage, this rally traced the multicultural heartbeat of Kochi, bringing history closer with every turn of the pedal.

 Cochin Carnival 2023 – A Mosaic of Cultures

Paaramparya’s  Samskarolsavam Procession was a showstopper at the Cochin Carnival—a moving gallery of India’s layered identities.

With ornate chariots and vibrant tableaux, the streets of Kochi came alive with the colors and customs of communities like the Gujaratis, Anglo-Indians, Kachhi Memons, Marathis, and Pathans.
Each step forward was a step back into shared memory—celebrating the warmth and wonder of coexisting cultures.

Guinness World Records in Rhythm – The Dancing Christmas Trees

80 ft – Marine Drive, 2023
88 ft – Ashramam Maidan, Kollam, 2024

Towering high and pulsing with joy, Paaramparya organized  two world records to life with the tallest dancing Christmas trees ever seen.

For 15 unforgettable days each year, these multi-tiered stages transformed into festive spectacles, where performers swayed to the spirit of the season—filling the night sky with light, motion, and music that stirred every onlooker’s soul.

 Constitution Literacy Program – Power Through Understanding

From January 24–27, as part of Republic Day events, Paaramparya led a four-day initiative at Ashramam Maidan, Kollam, to help people connect with the values at the core of our democratic life.

Highlights included:
Quizzes on constitutional values
Tributes to freedom fighters
Seminars with legal minds
Civic dialogues with elected representatives

From elders to students, hearts and minds engaged in conversations that mattered—building awareness, empathy, and pride in the rule of law.

 Study Classes & Workshops – Learning from Legacy

During the Kochi Biennale, Paaramparya created spaces for young learners to step into history.

K. J. Sohan (Former Mayor, INTACH Kerala Coordinator) took students on a journey through Kochi’s ethnic layers.
Prof. N. Ramaswamy (Heritage Architect) offered insight into:

●      Kochi’s heritage remnants

●      Kerala’s traditional architecture

●      Coastal monuments shaped by wind, salt, and time

Each session opened new windows into how heritage lives not only in buildings but in stories, textures, and memory.

 Digital Documentation – Archiving the Coastline’s Soul

To protect what time tends to fade, Paaramparya, under the direction of Prof. Ramaswamy, launched a landmark digital documentation project.

  Focus Areas:

●      Kochi’s ethnic heritage—centuries of coexistence

●      Kerala’s coastal architecture—where maritime trade and design meet

Through images, records, and research, this project preserves voices of the past so they may continue to resonate in the future.

Paaramparya – Where Culture Breathes

More than an organization, Paaramparya is a collective heartbeat—of communities, artists, scholars, and everyday citizens who believe in the enduring power of heritage.

With every quiz, rally, workshop, and festival, we reconnect people to their roots and to each other—stitching together stories that are too rich to lose.

Paaramparya  (Reg. No 475/2022 / 784 , Lilly Street , Fort Kochi  682001