DREAM LAND
KERALA
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| Night view of House Boat at Alappuzha |
Geography:
Geographically, Kerala can be divided into three climatically distinct region: the eastern highlands; rugged and cool mountainous mountainous terrain, the central mid-lands; rolling hills and the western low lands; coastal planes. The state is located at the extreme southern tip of the Indian subcontinent. With around 120-140 rainy days per year Kerala has a wet and maritime tropical climate influenced by the seasonal heavy rains of then southwest southern monsoon and northwest winter monsoon.Culture:
Kerala's culture and traditions coupled with its varied demographics have made Kerala one of the most popular tourist destination in India. National Geographic's traveler magazine names Kerala as one of the ten "Ten Paradise of the World" and "50 Must see destinations of the a lifetime". Travel and Leisure names Kerala as "One of 100 great trips of 21st century".Kerala's beaches. backwaters, mountain ranges and Wild life sanctuaries are the major attractions for both domestic and international tourists. The popular hill stations are at Munnar, Waynad, Wagamon, Peermade, Nelliampathi and Ponmudi. Kerala's Eco-Tourism destination includes 12 wildlife sanctuaries and two national parks: Periyar Tiger Reserve, Parambikulam wildlife Sanctuary, Chinnar Bird Sanctuary, Waynad Wildlife Sanctuary, Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary and Earvikulam National Park are the most popular among them.
Performing Arts:
Kerala is home to number of performing arts. These includes five classical dance forms : Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, koodiyattom, Thullal and Krishnanattam, originated and developed in temple theaters during the classical period under the patronage of royal houses.Kerala natanam, Kaliyattam, Theyyam, Koothu and Padayani are other dance forms associated with the temple culture of the region. Some traditional dance forms such as Margamkali, Parichamuttu and Chavittu nadakom are popular among Christians, while Oppana ane Duffmuttu are popular among the Muslims of the state.
Martial Arts:
Kalaripayattu the oldest martial art form was originated in Kerala. I is believed to be one of the oldest Asian martial arts, and many in fact be the basis of many martial arts. Records of people practicing kalaripayattu date back at least 1000 BCE. The term "kalaripayyatu" transilates as "Practice in the art of Battlefield".
There are different styles of these martial art, with some focusing on grace and beauty of the movement, while others concentrate on creating powerful, efficient movements which are designed to quickly incapacitate the enemy. People who practice kalaripayattu learn a number of physical techniques including steps, grappling, rolls, and blocks, and they also work with weapons such as staffs. The blend of physical techniques and weapon ensure that practitioners can perform well in variety of settings, using their bodies along with any tool which is available.
The martial arts also includes the healing component. These in fact common to many martial arts, with student learning how to take care of their bodies in addition to developing physical skills. The medicines of kalaripayattu has a basis of Ayurveda, a traditional Indian medical practice, and practitioners are said to be especially skilled at bone setting. Massage is also an important component, reflecting the role of massage plays in Ayurveda.\
Ayurveda:
Ayurveda is simple, practical science of life, the principles and practice which evolved through many centuries. Ayurvedic science is based on eternal wisdom of people who accrued the knowledge from experience and meditation. Ayurvedic system is applicable universally to all those seeking harmony and peace. The classical Ayurvedic text discuss all forms of science like biology, toxicology and subjects like philosophy and theology.
Kerala has number of Ayurveda treatment centers which offer various packages, from treatment like uzhichil, and pizhichil to curing illnesses like arthritis to beauty massages to skin and hair; there is no place better than Kerala to seek the benefits of Ayurveda. Kerala has number of Natural herbs such as Aswagandha, Amalki, Katphal, Bhrami, Bharagi, Yashtimadhu,Shankupushpam to name a few. Turmeric, Cinnamom, Keezharnelli (Phylantus Amarus), Kilukillapa (Crotalaria Retusa linn), Koduvelli (Plumbago Zeylanica Linn) and many more herbs with medicinal values are found in Kerala.
The rainy season, from June to September is ideal for Ayurvedic treatment because the atmosphere is cool moist and dust free.
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| Kathakali |
Martial Arts:
Kalaripayattu the oldest martial art form was originated in Kerala. I is believed to be one of the oldest Asian martial arts, and many in fact be the basis of many martial arts. Records of people practicing kalaripayattu date back at least 1000 BCE. The term "kalaripayyatu" transilates as "Practice in the art of Battlefield".
There are different styles of these martial art, with some focusing on grace and beauty of the movement, while others concentrate on creating powerful, efficient movements which are designed to quickly incapacitate the enemy. People who practice kalaripayattu learn a number of physical techniques including steps, grappling, rolls, and blocks, and they also work with weapons such as staffs. The blend of physical techniques and weapon ensure that practitioners can perform well in variety of settings, using their bodies along with any tool which is available.
The martial arts also includes the healing component. These in fact common to many martial arts, with student learning how to take care of their bodies in addition to developing physical skills. The medicines of kalaripayattu has a basis of Ayurveda, a traditional Indian medical practice, and practitioners are said to be especially skilled at bone setting. Massage is also an important component, reflecting the role of massage plays in Ayurveda.\
Ayurveda:
Ayurveda is simple, practical science of life, the principles and practice which evolved through many centuries. Ayurvedic science is based on eternal wisdom of people who accrued the knowledge from experience and meditation. Ayurvedic system is applicable universally to all those seeking harmony and peace. The classical Ayurvedic text discuss all forms of science like biology, toxicology and subjects like philosophy and theology.
Kerala has number of Ayurveda treatment centers which offer various packages, from treatment like uzhichil, and pizhichil to curing illnesses like arthritis to beauty massages to skin and hair; there is no place better than Kerala to seek the benefits of Ayurveda. Kerala has number of Natural herbs such as Aswagandha, Amalki, Katphal, Bhrami, Bharagi, Yashtimadhu,Shankupushpam to name a few. Turmeric, Cinnamom, Keezharnelli (Phylantus Amarus), Kilukillapa (Crotalaria Retusa linn), Koduvelli (Plumbago Zeylanica Linn) and many more herbs with medicinal values are found in Kerala.
The rainy season, from June to September is ideal for Ayurvedic treatment because the atmosphere is cool moist and dust free.
Cuisine:
Kerala cuisine has a multitude of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Culinary spices have been cultivated in Kerala for millennia and they are characteristics of its cuisine. Rice is dominant staple that is eaten at all times of day. Breakfast dishes are frequently based on rice preparation idili, puttu, idiappam, or pulse-based vada or tapioca. These may be accompanied by chutney, kadala, payasam, payar pappadam, appam, chicken curry beef curry, egg masala and fish curry. Lunch dishes includes Rice and currry with rasam, pulisherry and sambar. Sadhya is a vegetarian meal, often served on a banana leaf and followed with a cup of payasam. Popular snacks include banana chips, yam chips, tapioca chips, unniyappam and kuzhalappam. Sea-food specialties include karimeen, prawn, shrimp and other crustacean dishes. Kerala is one of the only place in India where there is no communal distinction between the different food types. People of all religion share the same vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.
Kerala occupies the number two position in Investment Climax Index and is on a march to be the number one.
Besides acclaimed for its natural beauty and vibrant cultural fabric, Kerala these days is also getting noted for its range of top-class infrastructure; some of which are nonparallel.
With well trained Human resource pool to meet the demand for global business deal; Kerala hogs the limelight among the states of India.
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