Kerala:God’s own country
Presented By Lakshita and Anwesha
Where is
Kerala?
Spread over 38,863 km2 (15,005 sq
mi), Kerala is the twenty-third largest
Indian state by area.
It is situated in the southwest tip of
Indian peninsula.
It is bordered by Karnataka to the
north and northeast, Tamil Nadu to
the east and south, the Lakshadweep
Sea to the west and the western
ghats running along its length.
Kerala is first mentioned (as Keralaputra) in a
Brief History
It was one of the four independent kingdoms in
3rd-century-BC rock inscription left by the Mauryan southern India during Ashoka's time, the others
emperor Ashoka . being the Cholas, Pandyas and Satyaputras.
kerala has said to be one of the most religiously
The Cheras transformed kerala into an
diverse state in India.
international trade Center by creating trade
The state of Kerala was created in 1956 from the relations across the Arabian Sea.
former state of Travancore-Cochin, the Malabar
district of Madras State, and the Kasaragod taluk of In the 8th century, Adi Shankara was born in
Dakshina Kannada. central Kerala and travelled extensively across
India,preaching the influential philosophy of
In 1957, elections for the new Kerala Legislative Advaita Vedanta.
Assembly were held, and a reformist,
Communist-led government came to power
In 1498, Vasco Da Gama established a sea
Roman contact with Kerala might have given rise to route to Kerala and raised Portuguese
small colonies of Jews and Syrian Christians in the settlements, which marked the beginning of the
chief harbour towns of Kerala.
colonial era of Kerala.
Kerala also has a lot of Festivals, but the biggest festival
celebrated by Malayalis is Onam. It is celebrated in honour of
the mythical King Mahabali, who ruled over the land of the
Malayalis. Kerala’s music comprises of Margi and Desi styles
Culture and
and Sopana Sangeetham is considered a traditional genre of
Music that is very ethnic to Kerala.
Traditions
The culture of Kerala is a combination of both Indian and
Dravidian culture and is reflected in its various art forms,
martial arts, dresses, the people and cuisine. When in
Kerala do not miss a cultural performance of Kathakali,
KalariPayattu or Mohiniattam.
A sample of a Kathakali Dance
Temples and Food Kerala cuisine is a blend of both vegetarian and non
vegetarian dishes but spiciness and taste assures that it
lingers long in your mind.
Along with the spicy curries and biryanis, there are desserts
like payasam and halwa of different varieties.
Some must try foods are Sadya, Puttu, Malabar-Biryani,
Dosa, Naddan kozhi curry, Idyappum and Appam.
Kerala is also known for rich heritage and fascinating
places of worship, with unique architecture and design.
The most famous temples are:
● Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple at
Thiruvananthapuram, known for being one of the
richest temples in the world dedicated to Vishnu,
● the Vaikom Mahadeva Temple in Kottayam ,known
as the Kashi of the South containing a Shiva Linga
from the Treta Yuga and
● Sabri mala at Pathanamthitta, known for being one
of the biggest temples dedicated to Ayyappa.
Places
Famous
places
● Athirappilly Waterfalls- These waterfalls are
located in Athirappilly panchayat, western
Ghats .It is 80 feet tall and is also known as
paradise in god’s own country.
● Thekkady - this is a town that is an important
Famous
tourist attraction in Kerala. This sanctuary is
famous for its dense evergreen Forests. It is
home to tigers, lions, elephants and nilgiri
langurs.
Its Date of Formation was 1st November 1956
and its State Capital is Thiruvananthapuram.
Information
General Named as one of the ten paradises of the world
by National Geographic Traveler, Kerala is
famous especially for its ecotourism initiatives
and beautiful backwaters.
It has 44 rivers and its main religions are
Hinduism, Islam and Christianity.
The main language spoken here is Malayalam
and the people here are called Malayalis.
The traditional dresses include Saree (for
women) and Mundu/ Lungi (for men).
Kerala is the most literate state in India, with
94% literacy.
The State Animal is the Elephant.
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