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The Place:
Stretches from the sea to the hills of Western Ghats on the Eastern
boundary of the state. Good monsoon rains during June to September.
People:
Highly educated and literate population. Mainly rural and agrarian
economy.
Religions:
The Hindus form the majority ( more than 50%), followed by the Muslims (
25%) and Christians of many denominations (Syrian Christians and Latin
Catholics), form around 23% of the population.
Politics:
Kerala is politically highly evolved. The two political fronts - the
leftist Communist-led LDF and the right of centre, the Congress led
United Democratic Front are the main political entities that have ruled
Kerala. This two-party system has ensured some degree of political
stability to this state.
 When To Visit:
The proximity
to the equator
means Kerala’s climate is hot and being a coastal state ensures a humid
climate as well. But the breeze from the Lakshadweep sea ensures that
the temperatures are kept to a manageable low 30’s throughout the year.
The months of November to March are most agreeable and for this reason
is the accepted " tourist season". The monsoon months beginning June
breaks the season of heat and humidity - the Southwest monsoons from
June to September and followed shortly thereafter by the North East
Monsoon till end November. But there are takers for this "monsoon"
season also – a recent phenomenon- not easy but certainly rewarding!
Art & Culture: Highly evolved art forms, centred
around the temples evolved here. Dance forms like Kathakali,
mohiniattam, kalaripayattu etc.. are exclusive to this state. The
temples have remained central to people's lives and temple festivals
are a riot of colours, sounds and various art forms.
Ayurveda:
Kerala's Ayurveda has evolved differently from their versions further
North, especially the rejuvenation therapies which are famed the world
over. Though the theory of Ayurveda remains same, Kerala
has experimented successfully in the different modes of treatments, and
different from those in other parts of the country. These treatments are
used extensively in the treatment of severe chronic diseases like
rheumatoid arthritis, paralysis, facial palsy, motor neuron disease,
spondilitis, acute infective poly neurosis, various spinal problems and
gastric disorders. |
the length of what is now the land of the "green magic", "God’s own
country" and the "green symphony". The sheer beauty of this place is
indeed worth a closer look ! From the sun kissed beaches on the Arabian
Sea to the heights of the Western ghats, or the awe-inspiring temples or
the fascinating forests and abundant wildlife, the friendly people, or
their excellent culinary feats, the languorous trip down the backwaters,
or the invigorating Ayurvedic massages…Kerala has much to offer the
tourist. The State stretches
along a narrow corridor from Kovalam in the South to Kasargod in the
North. So, come discover
Kerala, and find out about what makes this place one of the most
favoured destinations of travellers all across the globe.
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