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>Introduction:
Kerala, God’s Own Country, is a state on the Malabar Coast of South (or southwestern) India. Malayalam is the main language spoken in this state. The great Mauryan Empire had a huge influence up on Kerala.
Kerala got the status of full-fledged state in 1956. Kerala is probably the most advanced state of our nation. The percentage of literate people in Kerala is 100%, which is amazing.
Kerala provides world-class health care facility to it’s people so the this state obtain the best physical quality of life in entire India. According to the report Kerala is the cleanest and least corrupt state of our country. Thus Kerala has a unique place in India’s socio-political structure. |
>History:
According to the Hindu mythology, when Parasuram, Mahavishnu’s avatar, threw his axe into the sea the land of Kerala arose from the sea. Kerala has a very long history that started from the 10th century BC. We also get to know that once Tamil Nadu & Kerala used to share same language, culture and ethnicity but gradually these two have become separate state in terms of culture and language.
Many Muslim merchants from Arabian countries came and settled in Kerala in 8th century. After the arrival of Vasco Da Gama in 1498, the Portuguese took control of this region. `In 1741, the Dutch captured this place from the hands of the Portuguese. It will be wrong to say that Kerala had hugely suffered during the British period. But many leaders came from Kerala and fought bravely to free India from the bondage of British rule. In 1924, Vaikom Satyagraham was initiated from Kerala also in 1921 Moplah rebellion started from Kerala.
>Travel destinations:
Located on the tropical Malabar Coast, Kerala is one of the most famous travel destinations of entire south India. Kerala is also one of the ‘ten paradises of the world’. As we have already discussed that Kerala is the cleanest state of the country, Kerala is also famous for it’s initiatives for ‘ecotourism’. There are several places to see in this state. Some of them are:
Kerala is famous for the beaches in Kovalam, Varkala etc
Hill stations of Nelliampathi, Munnar, and ponmudi
The back-water region and several beautiful lakes and rivers
Padmanavapuram palace, Mattancherry palaces are truly fascinating to watch
You can also go through the internet to know numerous other travel spots of this state. |
