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Legend has it that Kerala is
the creation of the  great
sage Parasu Rama, who was the son of another sage Jamadagni. One
day Jamadagni found that his wife was unfaithful and in his rage
he asked Parasu Rama to kill his mother. Parasu Rama immediately
hacked her to death with his axe ('Parasu' means axe). Jamadagni
was pleased and allowed Parasu Rama to ask for boons.
Spontaneously Parasu Rama asked for the life of his mother and
Jamadagni resurrected her. Later Parasu Rama killed all the
rebellious Kshatriyas(warriors). Then he threw his axe into the
sea. Suddenly a mass of land rose from the sea and it was Kerala.
Parasu Rama gave all the land to the Brahmins.
 In
the recent history, Kerala became one of state , only in 1956 ,
before which there Kings ruled parts of Kerala .Kerala is a narrow
silver of land that adheres to the Arabian sea and carries the
burden of being India's role model state. The tiny coastal State
is a phenomenon in more ways than one. |
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Kerala is a tropical
paradise far from the tourist trail at the southern
Peninsular tip. |
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With seductive
beaches in quiet seclusion, flanked by cliff, headland and
palm. |
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With the dream-like
serenity of its enchanting backwater and lagoons. |
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With ancient temples
and lovely palaces that make you forget the age you are
in. As does shopping for antiques, cashew and gold. |
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With nature cures
and herbal massages that tone up your body, mind and soul. |
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And with thick
evergreen reserves here wild colour and wild life run
riot. |
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Geographically
Kerala is an exotic mixture of nature's very best. The
high ranges of the Western Ghats on the east. The Arabian
sea on the west. emerald paddy fields. virgin forests,
backwaters and beaches by the dozen. |
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Kerala's greatest festival
is celebrated with tremendous enthusiasm. The festival fast
assuming the character of an organized tourist festival with
dramas,
balles and other cultural events. The most exciting feature of the
festival, however is the snake boat races. Various kinds of boats
- beak shaped, kite-tailed and curly-headed - take part in the
thrilling contests.
With a long and coastline we
boasting of lovely unspoiled beaches and green fields Kerala is a
land of great beauty . In a way it was these beaches that brought
in the adventurers of yore. From Rome, China, Arabia etc., they
came in search of spice. And each contributed to Kerala's diverse
cultural history. Today Kerala is a traveler's paradise. Its
natural charm supplemented by a friendly people . Yes, Kerala is a
special, experience for every visitor. |
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