Kerala Culture
Kerala GOD’S own land is blessed with the gift of Nature. Mother Nature
has been bountiful when it comes to Kerala. This particular state has been gifted
with the best of natural sites and is considered to be the Heaven of India.
Right from the beautiful sites to the people of this state, all about this state
is awesomely gorgeous.
This is the only state of India, which boasts of complete literacy. None of
the other states can match the literacy of this state. The people of this state
are also very hospitable and warm. High spirits and a very warm personality
is how the people of this state are defined.
This particular site gives you a in-depth knowledge of the culture and tradition
of the humble and hospitable people of Kerala. There are quite a lot of information
and factoids of true utility to attract an undecided soul into taking up an
adventurous journey into the god's own country and the jewel of Arabian sea,
located in south India, as a travel tour to Kerala, south India.
When you think of touring this state, you will feel a lot of excitement creeping
into you.This state has always drawn a lot of tourists because of its natural
beauty and ts rich cultural history.
The Historical precedentsof this state have always acted as the bed rock for
a rapidly growing modern society of Kerala.The great Portugese Traveller and
Travelogue who is well known for his write up on different countries and their
cultural heritage, has written an interesting and informative account of the
rich cultural and historical tradition of Kerala.
The culture of this state is also a symbolization of the cosmopolitan culture
to which several races have made a significant contribution.This state is highly
advanced in the field of education and has a 100% literacy rate.
This state also is a leader in the field of Ayurveda and has done immensely
well to make this form of medicine a very well known form of treatment in the
entire country.With the passage of time, this state and the people of this state
have adjusted to the new values but they haven’t forgotten their rich cultural
values.
The cultural history of this state owes its source to the rich martial art forms
that is one of the integral part of the cultural history of this state.The ancient
martial art form of KALARIPAYAT is the main platform on which the foundation
of Kerala’s culture and tradition are based.
The word KALARIPAYAT stands for “TRAINING INSIDE AN ARENA”and it is
the fighting and the colourful spirit of this martial art form that acts as
the source of the original culture and tradition of this state. Even Kung-fu
is believed to have originated from this form of martial art.The culture of
this state also is embedded with a variety of different dance forms, martial
arts and cuisines.
One of the most prolific forms of dance which has made its presence felt not
only in the country but also in the international scene and definitely defines
the rich cultural heritage of this state.This dance form is basically 300 years
old and is a beautiful combination of colour , dance,music,drama and expressions.This
dance form also derives its primary inspiration and dramatic sections from the
Kalaripayat which adds on to the culture and tradition of this state in a classical
way.
The other dance form of this rich traditional state are Mohiniyattom,Krishnanattom,Kolkkali,Thulal,Koodiyattom,Thiruvathirakali,Oppana
and Chavittunatakom.
So the state of Kerala has a very rich cultural and traditional heritage
which represents the triumph and success of its people in every field whether
it is education, art and architecture or the modern approach towards different
religion.The present state of Kerala is only because of the modern values
of the people of this state who have till date kept a proper balance between
the cultural heritage and the modern values of the present world.
