KERALA INTRODUCTION Kerala is the most beautiful state

KERALA

INTRODUCTION Kerala is the most beautiful state in India. Referred to as God’s own country, Kerala is one of the prettiest states and seemingly has it all. It is home to some of the most stunning beaches including Kovalam, Muzhappilangad, Varakala, and many more. It also boasts breathtaking hill stations, gripping waterfalls, historical places, two national parks and 12 beautiful wildlife sanctuaries. For those in search of a serene hill station, Munnar is always a good option. In any case, the very peaceful atmosphere of Kerala, strongly encouraging responsible travel and ecotourism, will not cease to impress. It’s capital is Thiruvananthapuram.

LATITUDINAL & LONGITUDINAL EXTENT LATITUDE: 10. 85’N LONGITUDE: 76. 27’E LAND AREA: 38. 863 KM Sq

Capital Thiruvananthapuram (or Trivandrum) is the capital of the southern Indian state of Kerala. It's distinguished by its British colonial architecture and many art galleries. It’s also home to Kuthira Malika (or Puthen Malika) Palace, adorned with carved horses and displaying collections related to the Travancore royal family, whose regional capital was here from the 18 th– 20 th centuries. city

POLITICAL DIVISIONS �Kerala State has been divided into 14 districts, 21 revenue divisions, 14 District Panchayats, 75 taluks, 152 CD blocks, 1453 revenue villages, 978 Gram panchayats, 5 corporations, 60 municipalities and 1 Township. Neighbouring states include Karnataka to the north and Tamil Naduto the south and east; to the west is the Arabian Sea. Besides the state capital Thiruvananthapuram, the other major cities in Kerala are Kochi, Kozhikode, Thrissur and Kollam.

CULTURALS �TRADITIONAL DRESS: �RIVERS: �FOOD: �FESTIVALS: �BACK WATERS: �KATHAKALI : �ORNAMENTS: �TOURIST PLACES:

TRADITIONAL DRESS-MUNDU

RIVERS �There are 44 rivers in Kerala mostly originating in the Western Ghats as rivulets, later joined by tributaries to grow into large rivers and flowing westwards ending up in the Arabian Sea or in the famous backwaters of Kerala. �Some of these are great rivers worth the name, but quite a lot are big streams or river-turned-into stream because of unwise usage. Still, this river-tributary -distributary system is spread over most of the State bestowing the beloved greenery on Kerala and serves as means of irrigation, waterways and hydro-electric power generation. Being rain -fed many of them unfortunately shrink into rivulets or bare riverbeds during the hot season.

FOOD Kappa Puzhukku (Seasoned Tapioca) Kappa Erachi (Tapioca with Beef) Pidi (Kerala Style Rice Dumplings) Kerala Fish Biriyani. Egg Biriyani. Vegetable Biriyani. Chicken Pulav. Ghee Rice (Ney. Choru)

FESTIVALS Vallam Kali is a traditional boat race in Kerala, India. It is a form of canoe racing, and uses paddled war canoes. It is mainly conducted during the season of the harvest festival Onam in autumn. Onam is the most biggest festival in Kerala. It is the Festival of Kerala with State holidays for 4 days starting from Onam Eve (Uthradom) to the 4 rd Onam Day.

BACK WATERS The Kerala backwaters are a chain of brackish lagoons and lakes lying parallel to the Arabian Sea coast (known as the Malabar Coast) of Kerala state in southern India. The network includes five large lakes linked by canals, both manmade and natural, fed by 38 rivers, and extending virtually half the length of Kerala state. The backwaters were formed by the action of waves and shore currents creating low barrier islands across the mouths of the many rivers flowing down from the Western Ghats range.

KATHAKALI Kathakali is one of the major forms of classical Indian dance. It is another "story play" genre of art, but one distinguished by its elaborately colorful make-up, costumes and face masks wearing actor-dancers, who have traditionally been all males.

ORNAMENTS Traditional ornaments continue to influence even present gold designs and patterns of Kerala Jewelleries. Kasu Mala (Kaasumala), Palakka Mala, Nagapada Thali, Karimani Mala, Mullamottu Mala, Manga Mala, Cheruthali (Thalikoottam), Addiyal, Kashali, Poothali, Jhimki etc. remain an evergreen influence. Every household boasts of owning at least one of them. Even though it comprises only about 5% in case of the daily gold business, traditional gold ornaments remain asset of Kerala families.

TOURIST PLACES Kovalam is a small coastal town in the southern Indian state of Kerala, south of Thiruvananthapuram. At the southern end of Lighthouse Beach is a striped lighthouse with a viewing platform. Palm-backed beaches also include Hawa Beach and Samudra Beach. Heading south, Vizhinjam Juma Masjid mosque overlooks the busy fishing harbor. Inland, Sagarika Marine Research Aquarium displays technology used in pearl production.

DONE BY: JONAH BLESSY FIONA JESLYN JAYASHREE GOPIKAA EZHIL RANI HARISH HILTON KENNEDY