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History and Topography |
| Poised by the Arabian Sea on the west, the Western Ghats on the east and networked by forty-four rivers, Kerala lies on the southern tip of the Indian peninsula. Kerala - A state folded in the exquisiteness of coconut palms and endless blue waters is one of the important states in India . The climate remains very pleasing through out the year, making it an idyllic tourist destination through out the year. A visit to kerala enhances one about the chronological and literary past of |
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Kerala. It is a gorgeous state with the tranquil backwaters, yellow sunsets, seas overhung with downy coconut palms, quaint island, all of which add to its stunning scenery. One of the most favorite destinations in the world, Kerala fascinated people from other parts of the globe from time immemorial. |
One gets to experience the soothing expands of bright green backwaters of Kerala, thriving hill stations, striking wildlife, Ayurveda health resorts, enthralling art forms, paranormal festivals, significant and artistic monuments, exotic cuisine and exceptionally attractive people during ones tour to this exquisite state. It is no doubt that this little coastal state on the southwestern tip of India has succeed in attaining national and international applause as much for its diversity as for the distinctiveness of each magnetism. |
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No other state in the country presents so much fervor for life as it is evident in Kerala. Regardless of high populace, the economic condition in Kerala is much better than most of the other Indian states. Fundamental public amenities accessible to the common people are well in place and people know what there privileges are. Industrialization – particularly related to Information Technology, is much quicker than most of the states in the country. Influencefrom other nations has not battered the |
traditional values of the natives and they observe all the celebrations with much passion. |
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The people of Kerala are an astonishing race of people, following a distinctive lifestyle-the ideal blend of customary, conventional practices and progressive, pioneering styles.
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| Kerala Food |
Kerala has a scrumptious cuisine, exceptional to the region which occupies the locally accessible items such as coconuts, seafood, rice etc. |
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Kerala has an appealing grouping of dance, music, theater and folklore. Apart from the renowned folk dances like Kathakali, Koothu and Mohiniyattom, a custom of ritual arts are such as Theyyam, Kummattikkali and Mudiyettu has also been kept alive
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Kerala Martial Arts and Sports |
Sports and Martial Arts take chief value in the life of a Keralite. Not only are sport contests (such as rowing competitions) part of the Festival customs, in Kerala, a custom of martial arts training is inevitable. |
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Like the rest of South India , Kerala’s classical music is basically Carnatic, raag - taal based music. It is also famed for Sopanam. Music is an integral part of the every day life. There are the traditional folk songs for occasions such as marriages and childbirth and also the devotional songs such as Ayyappanpattu and Maripattu.
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Kerala Painting |
Other than the matchless art of body painting for specific |
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| dance forms such as Kathakali, Kerala has an affluent mode of oil paintings. Kerala has its singular art forms of floor drawings and paintings (Kalamezhuthu). |
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Amid the assortment of handicrafts produced in Kerala, the more well-known are sandalwood stuff, woodcraft, handlooms and metal work.
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Festivals of Kerala |
| Kerala is the land of high celebrations and merriment. A number of Festivals like Onam, Vishu and Thiruvathirai are celebrated. They are generally marked by family get together, cheerfulness and entertainment. |
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Merge all these aspects and you can comprehend why Keralites consider their state as “God's Own Country”. |
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