Food:
Dishing out a delicious variety of sea-food with ample mix-up of coconut is the specialty of Lakshadweep Cuisines. From spicy non-vegetarian stuffs to healthy vegetarian delicacies, the island is ready with every possible kind of mouth-watering dish. The culinary influence of Kerala is quite evident in the cuisines of Lakshadweep.
Since the island has a close proximity with Kerala, hence the cuisines reflect the taste of the inhabitants of that place. The local food of Lakshadweep primarily comprises of coconut and sea fish. The people of the island have a great inclination towards the coconut water as it is the most abundant aerated drink of the place.
As a tourist destination, Lakshadweep is one of the most-visited spots of India. People from all over the world come to this island to explore the unexplored coral reefs, the virgin forests and the surrounding serenity. In order to cater to the needs of the tourists the governing authority of Lakshadweep, along with several private bodies have established quite a number of restaurants and eatery joints.

Culture:
Lakhshadweep Culture presents a pulsating forum of diversified customs and rituals. Predominantly inhabited by followers of Islamic religion, the people of Laskshadweep celebrate many folk festivals by performing the popular Dance form Lava. Adding color to the cultural vibrancy of the island are the two art variations – Parichakali and Kolkali.
A confluence of 36 incredibly ecstatic islands, Lakshadweep earns a major share of its revenue through the tourism industry. The cultural reserve of the island is quite enviable as it owes its origin to a very old time period. The historical records states that in the wee hours of seventh century, Lakshadweep and its culture was very much in the forefront.
It is believed that Hazrat Ubaidullah, the prophet and founder of Islam in Lakshadweep, inspired the Hindu people of the ancient island to convert their religion. This way the popularity of Islam took place in Lakshadweep and today each and every person of the place religiously follow the traditions of Muslim sects.

Language:
Lakshadweep is the smallest union territory of India. It is located in the Arabian Sea and is formed of coral islands. The union territory is famous for its lagoon. From Cochin in Kerala, these islands can be reached by waterway or by airway. Kavaratti is headquarter of Lakshadweep islands. There are thirty six islands that form the archipelago of Lakshadweep. But only ten of the islands are inhabited by men. The population of the islands is mainly classified into Scheduled Tribes. The Scheduled Castes also form a part of the population. The main languages of Lakshadweep are Malayalam and Mahl.
The most common spoken language in Lakshadweep is Malayalam. But except in the island of Minicoy, Malayalam is spoken by the local people in all the islands of Lakshadweep. They use the modern script of Malayalam, known as Grandha. It replaced the older script of Vattezhuthu. The Arabic script gained popularity in the islands with the coming of religion of Islam. Among the languages of Lakshadweep, Mahl is another important language. Mahl is not only spoken in Lakshadweep but also in Maldives. The Mahl script is written like the Arabic one, from right to left. The modern Mahl language has been altered with time.

Helpline:
Police:
Superintendent of Police of Kavaratti- 04896-262258(o),
Circle Inspector of Police of Kavaratti- 04896-263446(o),
OIC Police Station of Amini- 04891-273244(o), OIC Police Station of Minicoy- 04892- 222232(o)