Kerala is one of the most beautiful states in India. The rich mixture of religions makes this state more interesting. Kerala is known as “God’s Own Country” and the meaning of the word ‘Kerala’ is “Land of Coconuts”. According to Sumerian Records, Kerala has been exporting Spices to the world since 3000 BCE. Ruled by the Chera Kingdom, this region flourished with wealth in the ancient times.
Language: Malayalam
Dance Forms in Kerala: Kathakali, Theyyam,
Interesting Sightings: Boat Race, You find elephants in Kerala!
Important Festivals / Fairs in Kerala:
Onam – August, September
Vishu – April, May
Christmas – December
Easter – March, April
Ramdan – April, May, June
Bakrid – August
Thrissur Pooram – April, May
Aranmula – September
Arattu – Two times in an year. One during March – April and another during October – November
Attukal Pongala – February, March
Adoor Gajamela – February
Chettikulangara kumbha bharani – February, March
Chittur konganpada – March
Chottanikkara Makam – February, March
Passover Festival – March, April
Feast of Tabernacles – September, October
Jewish New Year – September, October
Hanukkah – November, December
Guruvayoor – February, March
Haripad Temple Festival – April, May
Kalapathy Ratholsavam – November
Thrichambaram Uthsavam – February, March
Navarathri – October
Deepavali – October, November
Vaikathasthami Festival – November, December
Chandankundam of Beemapally – October
Kanjiramattom Kodikuthu, Ernakulam – January
Malappuram Nercha – February, March
Due to the presence of Hindus, Muslims, Christians and Jews in this region, Kerala welcomes its visitors with wide range of Festivals which were spread across the year. Celebrations happens every month and all the people equally enjoy the Festivals.
Traditional Food in Kerala:
Kerala is known for spices right from the ancient times. Kerala used to trade with several kingdoms of Africa, Europe and Middle East. Mix of cultures, religions and traditions perfectly show up in the food of Kerala. Right from the Middle Eastern delights till the traditional Indian dishes, Kerala enthralls people with mouth watering food items. Few must try food items in Kerala are,
Appam
Puttu – Kadala
Karimeen Pollichathu
Chemmem Curry
Thalassery Biryani
Avial
Fish Moilee
Payasam
Pazham Pori
Karrikkin Juice
Sambaram