Kerala –Culture and Beyond
Kerala the southernmost state of India is also one of thebest travel destination in India. Kerala is known for its plush natural beauty, the breathtaking back waters, the scenic tea gardens and the romantic and chilly hill stations. The state boasts of a 600 km shoreline, hence it has a number of beaches, which also makes Kerala the numero uno beach holiday destination. The name Kerala is derived from "Kera" which means coconut and "lam" means land, making it the land of coconuts. Kerala is a place you can find cultural diversity.
In India, Kerala is considered to be the least corrupt state, and has also the rare distinction of having the highest literacy ratio in the country. The beauty of this land lies in its deep rooted culture. Both modernity and conventions of the glorious past co-exist in this state. Amongst other popular travel destinations in India, Kerala has received the highest number of votes as one of the must see destination in a lifetime by National Geographic Magazine.
Culture of Kerala
The culture of Kerala is an amalgamation of people from various ethnicities. The followers of Hinduism, Islam, Christianity and Judaism, peacefully dwell in this secular state. Majority of the population here comprises people from the Dravidians race. The cultural heritage of Kerala is evident in its varied art forms, martial arts, and cuisine. The coconut palms in Kerala are its most important natural resources. Each part of the palm tree is utilize, coir industry a thriving business in the state.
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Amongst art forms, Kathakali is believed to be a 300 year old dance form. This art form was developed combining various performing art forms such as ballet, masque, opera, and pantomime. Kathakali is a visually entertaining art form, which is mainly narration of ancient legends. It is noted for the use of intrinsically decorated masks and vibrant costumes. Other popular dance forms here are Koodiyattam, Mohiniyattam, Thullal, and Bharathanatyam.
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Apart from the enchanting dance forms and other art form, Kerala is equally known worldwide for its popular martial art form called Kalaripayattu. It is often reffered to as the "mother of all martial arts". The founder of Kalaripayattu, Parasurma, is believed to have founded a temple in Kerala around 3000 years ago, after defending it from the ocean to save the coastline. Hence, Kalaripayattu was established to fend the temple from evil forces. It is believed that the legendary monk Bodhidharma from Kanchipuram, was a proponent of Kalaripayattu, who later introduced it in china, where it became the present day Kung Fu.
In India, Kerala is considered to be the least corrupt state, and has also the rare distinction of having the highest literacy ratio in the country. The beauty of this land lies in its deep rooted culture. Both modernity and conventions of the glorious past co-exist in this state. Amongst other popular travel destinations in India, Kerala has received the highest number of votes as one of the must see destination in a lifetime by National Geographic Magazine.
Culture of Kerala
The culture of Kerala is an amalgamation of people from various ethnicities. The followers of Hinduism, Islam, Christianity and Judaism, peacefully dwell in this secular state. Majority of the population here comprises people from the Dravidians race. The cultural heritage of Kerala is evident in its varied art forms, martial arts, and cuisine. The coconut palms in Kerala are its most important natural resources. Each part of the palm tree is utilize, coir industry a thriving business in the state.
DADSPL offers a wide range of packages to kerala, customized according to your preferences. Experience a thrilling time in kerala with trekking, river rafting, mountaineering, jeep safari, camel safari, and motor biking. Explore the beautiful mountains, landscapes and monasteries in Kerala.
Amongst art forms, Kathakali is believed to be a 300 year old dance form. This art form was developed combining various performing art forms such as ballet, masque, opera, and pantomime. Kathakali is a visually entertaining art form, which is mainly narration of ancient legends. It is noted for the use of intrinsically decorated masks and vibrant costumes. Other popular dance forms here are Koodiyattam, Mohiniyattam, Thullal, and Bharathanatyam.
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Apart from the enchanting dance forms and other art form, Kerala is equally known worldwide for its popular martial art form called Kalaripayattu. It is often reffered to as the "mother of all martial arts". The founder of Kalaripayattu, Parasurma, is believed to have founded a temple in Kerala around 3000 years ago, after defending it from the ocean to save the coastline. Hence, Kalaripayattu was established to fend the temple from evil forces. It is believed that the legendary monk Bodhidharma from Kanchipuram, was a proponent of Kalaripayattu, who later introduced it in china, where it became the present day Kung Fu.
