Kerala is located in the south-west region of India on the Malabar Coast. Its capital is Thiruvananthapuram, which is also its largest city. The commercial capital of the state is Kochi.
History of Kerala
The ancient Keralite legend claims that Kerala originated when Parasurama, Incarnation of Vishnu, threw his battle-axe into the sea.
Geography of Kerala:
Kerala is situated between 8 degree 18 minutes and 12 degree 48 minutes north latitude and between degrees 52 minutes and 72 degrees 22 minutes east longitude. Kerala is bounded by Arabian Sea on the West, Karnataka on the North, and Tamil Nadu on the East.
Demography of Kerala
The population growth of Kerala is far lower than the national average. The people of Kerala are called Malayali. The official language of the people is Malayalam language.
Culture of Kerala
Culture of Kerala is diversified. The major dances of Kerala are Kathakali, Thullal and Mohiniattam. The folk art forms include Theyyam, Mudiyettu dance Parichamuttukali, Bhadrakali Pattu, Pulluvanpattu and Thiruvathirakali etc.
Kalaripayattu is the comprehensive system of the marital arts of Kerala. Several festivals are also celebrated in Kerala. Onam, Vishu Festival, Thrissur Pooram Festival, Payippad Jelotsavam festival, Attukal Pongala festival are some of the major festivals of the state.
Economy of Kerala
The economy of Kerala is mainly dominated by agriculture. However, Kerala lags behind other Indian states in terms of per capita income and economic productivity.
Tourism in Kerala
There are several attractive tourist spots in Kerala. Backwaters, temples, hills and wildlife sanctuaries are some of the main tourist attractions offered by Kerala.
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