KERALA (INDIA) - GODS OWN COUNTRY
Origin of Kerala has been linked to a legend dating back to Satya Yug. According to this legend, Kerala rose up from the sea when Lord Parasurama threw his axe into it and the sea receded to bring up this narrow strip of land from underneath. Lord Parasurama, believed to be the sixth avatar of Lord Mahavishnu, threw his axe from Gokarnam southward across the ocean in rage and in repentance for his actions of killing Kshatriyas. The land of Kerala emerged from the waters of the Arabian Sea with the blessing of Varuna-the God of Oceans and Bhumidevi- the Goddess of Earth. The sobriquet “God’s own Country” thus bestows itself on Kerala.
Location : South
Western Tip of India.
Surrounded by the Arabian Sea in the West ,
Western Ghats hills in the East & networked by numerous rivers, back water,
lakes Kerala enjoy with unique geographical features.
KERALA or Keralam, the land of kera or coconut, is
a never-ending array of coconut palms…sun blanched beaches…kettuvallams over
enchanting backwaters… magical monsoon showers…silent valleys vibrant with
flora and fauna…misty mountains of the Western Ghats…fragrance of spices…evenings
reverberating with the rhythm of a thousand art forms...fairs and festivals...
Welcome to Kerala benign and beautiful!
Origin of Kerala has been linked to a legend dating back to Satya Yug. According to this legend, Kerala rose up from the sea when Lord Parasurama threw his axe into it and the sea receded to bring up this narrow strip of land from underneath. Lord Parasurama, believed to be the sixth avatar of Lord Mahavishnu, threw his axe from Gokarnam southward across the ocean in rage and in repentance for his actions of killing Kshatriyas. The land of Kerala emerged from the waters of the Arabian Sea with the blessing of Varuna-the God of Oceans and Bhumidevi- the Goddess of Earth. The sobriquet “God’s own Country” thus bestows itself on Kerala.
GENERAL
INFORMATION OF KERALA
Location : South
Western Tip of India.
Area : 38,863 square km.
Population : 31,838,619
(Census 2001)
Capital : Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum )
Language : Malayalam
Religion :
Hinduism, Christianity, Islam.
Climate :
Tropical
KOCHI
Kochi (colonial name Cochin) is a vibrant city
situated on the south-west coast of the Indian peninsula in the breathtakingly
scenic and prosperous state of Kerala, hailed as 'God's Own Country'. Its
strategic importance over the centuries is underlined by the sobriquet Queen of the Arabian Sea.
Informally, Cochin is also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala.
ATHIRAPALLY
Athirappally Waterfalls, 78 kms from Kochi, located at the entrance
to Sholayar ranges .Affording to the onlookers, one of the most bewitching
sights; Athirappally Falls is about 80 feet high and located in the forest
area.
MUNNAR
Munnar is a hill station on
the Western Ghats, a range
of mountains situated in the Idukki district of
the Indian state of Kerala. The name Munnar is believed to mean
"three rivers", referring
to the town's strategic location at the confluence of the Madhurapuzha,
Nallathanni and Kundaly rivers.
THEKKADY
Thekkady is the location of the
Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in the Kerala
state of India.
KUMARAKOM
Kumarakom is a popular tourism destination located near the city of
Kottayam in Kerala, famous for its backwater tourism. It is set in the backdrop
of the Vembanad Lake which is the largest freshwater lake in the state of
Kerala.
ALLEPPY
Alleppey, also known as Alappuzha is often called as "Venice
of East" because of its numerous waterways. These huge networks of
lagoons, canals, and lakes are the lifeline of Alleppey.
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
The Capital of Kerala, Trivandrum sprawling across seven hills, is
crowned by the Western Ghats. The District boasts of a long shoreline with
internationally renowned beaches such as – Kovalam & Varkala, Historic
Monuments, Backwater Stretches & Rich Cultural Heritage.
VARKALA
Varkala, a calm and quiet hamlet, lies on the outskirts of
Thiruvananthapuram district.
KOVALAM
Kovalam – “groove of coconut
trees”....... situated 16 kms from the Capital of Kerala is a city with four
sandy bays.
QUILON
Quilon (also known as Kollam) is situated in the southwest corner
of India in the state of Kerala.Kolllam is the fourth largest city in Kerala
and is known for Cashew processing & Coir manufacturing.
KANYAKUMARI
Kanyakumari is famed for its incomparable geographical
location of its lands end of India where the Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean and
the Bay of Bengal.
GURUVAYOOR
Guruvayoor – (nickname: DWARKA of the south) is one of the most
sacred and important pilgrim centres of Kerala. Its main attraction is the Sree
Krishna temple.
PALAKKAD
Palakkad is rightfully known as the Gateway of Kerala, giving the
rest of India access to the State. Its other name is Palghat was contributed by
British Raj.Palakkad is a land of Palm trees & Paddy fields. It’s known to
be rich in flora & fauna.
KASARGOD
Kasargod is the northernmost district of Kerala and world renowned
for its coir and handloom industries.
BEKAL FORT
The largest and the best-preserved fort in Kerala. History sleeps
here among the lonely battlements of the Bekal Fort, by the sea shore.
WAYANAD
Wayanad, the green paradise is nestled among the mountains of the
Western Ghats, forming the border world of the greener part of Kerala. Clean
and pristine, enchanting and hypnotizing, this land is filled with history
& culture.
