THE SPECIALTIES OF KERALA
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Kerala regionally referred to as Keralam, is a state in the south-west region of India on the Malabar coast. Kerala is a bizarre anomaly among developing nations, a place that
offers real hope for the future of the Third World... Though mostly a
land of paddy-covered plains, statistically Kerala stands out as the
Mount Everest of social development. Kerala is one of India's most progressive states in terms of social
welfare and quality of life. In contrast to the rest of India and most
other low-income countries, Keralites' enjoy education and health at
levels that are on par with the West. The State boasts of one of India's
highest literacy rates, highest life expectancy and lowest child
mortality rates.
Kerala is ranked the best in India, when it comes to Physical Quality of Life, which is on a par with that of the West.
Kerala is ranked the best in India, when it comes to Physical Quality of Life, which is on a par with that of the West.
Here I am going to discuss specialties of Kerala
HOUSEBOATS
Have you ever gone cruising in a houseboat on the backwaters of Kerala?
If you haven't, make sure you do. This one is really a wonderful and
unforgettable experience!
Present day houseboats are huge, slow moving exotic barges used for leisure trips, and are in fact reworked version of kettuvallams of olden times. The original kettuvallams were used to carry tons of rice and spices. A standard kettuvallam can hold up to 30 tons from Kuttanad to the Kochi port.
What is truly magical about a houseboat ride is the breathtaking view of
the untouched and otherwise inaccessible rural Kerala that it offers,
while you float! Now, wouldn't that be something?
BACKWATERS
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.
AYURVEDA
Sprouted in the pristine land of India some 5000 years ago, Ayurveda,
the science of life and longevity, is the oldest healthcare system in
the world and it combines the profound thoughts of medicine and
philosophy. Since then Ayurveda has stood for the wholesome physical,
mental and spiritual growth of humanity around the world. Today, it's a
unique, indispensable branch of medicine, a complete naturalistic
system that depends on the diagnosis of your body's humours - vata,
pitta and kapha - to achieve the right balance.
Kerala possesses an unbroken tradition of Ayurveda that has surpassed
the many invasions and intrusions both foreign and native. For hundreds
of years the Ayurveda Vaidyas (traditional practitioners of Ayurveda)
were almost the only access for people seeking healing from every kind
of disease in Kerala. The legendary eight families of Vaidyas (Ashta
vaidyas) and their successors treated the entire state for centuries.
Unlike the other Indian states the status of Ayurveda in Kerala is not
alternative but mainstream. In fact, today, Kerala is the only State
in India which practices this system of medicine with absolute
dedication.
Being the only resort of treatment for the people, the Vaidyars of Kerala were challenged to interpret the theories of Ayurveda and adapt them actively into effective healing systems in everyday life. Thus almost all the contemporary procedures and protocols of Ayurveda have evolved in and around Kerala.
Being the only resort of treatment for the people, the Vaidyars of Kerala were challenged to interpret the theories of Ayurveda and adapt them actively into effective healing systems in everyday life. Thus almost all the contemporary procedures and protocols of Ayurveda have evolved in and around Kerala.
PERFORMING ART FORMS
The Indian state of Kerala is well known for its diverse forms of performing arts. The various communities in Kerala contribute to its rich and colorful culture. Kathak, Kathakali are some of the very famous art forms of Kerala.
KALARIPPAYATTU
Kalaripayattu is an Indian martial art. One of the oldest fighting systems in existence it is now practiced in Kerala, in contiguous parts of Tamil Nadu and among the Malayali community of Malaysia. It was originally practiced in northern and central parts of Kerala and the Tulunadu region of Karnataka.Kalaripayattu includes strikes, kicks, grappling, preset forms, weaponry and healing methods
FESTIVALS
Festivals are true celebrations in God's Own Country; occasions when
grandeur prevails over the characteristic simplicity of the Kerala
lifestyle. Be it the state festival of Onam or the one at a local place
of worship, new attire and sumptuous feasts are a must for the
celebrations.
Besides being occasions for merry-making, festivals of Kerala
have traditionally been preservers of the art and culture of this land.
Whether religious or social, traditional or modern, a festival here is
never complete without an art event which would range from the
2000-year-old Kutiyattam to contemporary stage shows.
MONSOON
The Monsoons in
Kerala do not take the pattern of incessant rains continuing for weeks.
Virtually it rains for a few hours with sunny interludes. Occasionally
the rains might stretch on for a few days but the respite of sunshine
is never far away. People look forward to seeing the sun peep through
the wet palm fronds and rain drenched green. These golden interludes
provide an equilibrium to life's natural flow.
Kerala has mainly two rainy seasons. The Southwest Monsoon that arrives in the month of June is called Edavappathy, as it comes in the middle of the month of Edavam on the Malayalam Calendar.
You must know the fact that Kerala is known as the “God’s Own Country” and even considered as the heaven on the planet due to its magnificent beauty. You can find a plethora of tourist places in Kerala including sandy seashores, wildlife parks and sanctuaries, sounding waterfalls, great lakes, ancient heritage sites and a lot more. In truly words, Kerala has a long chain of beautiful sights and places as well that let you capture the outstanding beauty of nature and exotic wildlife at a stone’s throw.
Kerala has mainly two rainy seasons. The Southwest Monsoon that arrives in the month of June is called Edavappathy, as it comes in the middle of the month of Edavam on the Malayalam Calendar.
You must know the fact that Kerala is known as the “God’s Own Country” and even considered as the heaven on the planet due to its magnificent beauty. You can find a plethora of tourist places in Kerala including sandy seashores, wildlife parks and sanctuaries, sounding waterfalls, great lakes, ancient heritage sites and a lot more. In truly words, Kerala has a long chain of beautiful sights and places as well that let you capture the outstanding beauty of nature and exotic wildlife at a stone’s throw.
In brief Lush Green forests, Breathtaking Hills, Lakes and Valleys, Gygantic Elephants, Dedicated Ayurvedic Treatments, Beautifully made House Boats, Gorgeous Water falls, Natual Palm fringed beaches, Tasty Cuisine, Wild life, Bird Sanctuaries, Rich Culture all together makes Kerala a tropical PARADISE.
Vitality and Beauty
are Gifts of NATURE
for those who live according to its Laws
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Valasaravakkam, Chennai-600087
Cell: 78109 86933 / 78108 96933 / 93810 61000
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