Kerala  known as as the land of spices, letters, culture and hospitality. Its tropical paradise of waving palms and wide sandy beaches, made Kerala one of the most beautiful states in India. Kerala has legendary orgins, as it is believed that Parashuram   the sixth incarnation of  Lord Vishnu threw his axe into the sea from Gokarna and the sea retreated from  where his axe fell to give birth to Kerala. Ancient mariners from Arabia ,China, Holland, Britain and Portugal have all left their mark in this state. People of there major religion co-exist here, Temples, churches and Mosques are its rememerence. The main festival of Kerala is Onam. It is in the month of  August– September, it commemorates the home coming of legendary king Mahabali. Kathakali is the most Popular dance of the state. Mohiniyattam, is another typical dance of Kerala. Ottam Tullal is a solo dance in which the dancer wears colourful  costumes as in Kathakali.

                         Today Ayurveda has become a major tourist attraction of the state. Its healing power gives us “Perfect health.”  The state is blessed with beautiful beaches. and serene backwaters, which are the most important tourist attraction of kerala. Here we have Kovalam, the internationally renowned beach resort is a favourite haunt of tourists since the 1930s. Another main attraction is Thekkady, is the real mixture of tea , cardamom plantations and wildlife. A boat ride on the splendid  Periyar lake is  the best way to experience the sanctuary. Here we see the herds of wild elephants. Munnar is a nature lovers paradise and was the summer resort of the  British Government in south India.  Another attraction here is the blooming of the Neelakurinji flowers in the hill palace. This flower which bathes the hills in blue once every twelve years. In Kerala at any place we see the real blessing of nature, sure it is “God’s own Country”

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