Cultural Highlights of Kerala

Kerala is one of the smallest states in the Indian union. Its area 38.855 square kilometers is just 1.3 percent of the total area of India. The land of India comprisesthe narrow coastal strip bounded by the Western Ghats n the east and the Arabian Sea on the west. In the words of Sreedhara Menon Its unique geographical position and peculiar physical features haveinvested Kerala with a distinct individuality. Hence it has played a vital role in the commercial and cultural history of India. Kerala has been describes as the favorite child of nature. Like Kashmir in the north, Kerala in the south is famous for its breath-taking natural beauty.Withits evergreen mountains, dense forests stately palms, swift flowing rivers, extensive backwaters and blue lagoons, it looks like a fairyland. This atmosphere of beauty and peace has nurtured religionand art in Kerala and enabled her to become a precious gem inthe necklace of Indian culture. Indian poets of eminence have showered their praises for the abundance of its peppers, the fragrance of its sandal and the wealth of its coconuts. No part of India is so widely known or has played so important a part in world history as Kerala.

Woven with the silken strings of folk dances, traditional music, temple traditions, vibrant festivals, enigmatic rituals, a bounty of natural beauty and warmth, the Kerala culture is a glittering mosaic of the long-standing traditions of a land steeped in antiquity.

Kerala Flexi Tours makes it possible for you to explore the wonderful Kerala culture and be a part of the pleasantly mystical customs and practices of the people of Kerala, South India.

The boat races that are organized on the glistening and tranquil Kerala backwaters annually infuse a sudden spurt of energy into this serene land that is otherwise the epitome of quietude and gentle calm. See the villagers decked up in all their finery as they participate as oarsmen and drive their boats with unprecedented energy, spirit and a will to win. The Alappuzha boat races are the most popular and are an inseparable part of the delightful Kerala culture.

Onam is the renowned festival of Kerala The people of Kerala celebrate Onam with great gusto and pomp, every house in Kerala is cleaned and decorated, women and children sport traditional saris and dresses as they dance around brass lamps in exultation to welcome the legendary King Mahabali.

Among the many legends associated with the Kerala Onam festival the one that is the most popular is associated with the great King Mahabali.

 

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