1. 1. Kerala Kerala ,also referred to as Keralam, is a state in the south-west region of India on the Malabar coast. It was formed on 1 November 1956 . It is bordered by Karnataka to the north and north east, Tamil Nadu to the east and south, and the Lakshadweep Sea to the west. Kerala is the thirteenth largest state by population.
2. 2. About the state Formed on 1st November 1956 Capital of Kerala is Thiruvanadapuram. Language spoken is Malayalam, official language is English. Major cities are Thiruvanadapuram, Cochin .
3. 3. Thiruvananthapuram
4. 4. Thiruvananthapuram Kerala, Capital Thiruvananthapuram (or Trivandrum) is the capital of the southern Indian state of Kerala. It's distinguished by its British colonial architecture and many art galleries. Weather: 31C, Wind W at 14 km/h, 70% Humidity Population: 744,983 (2001) Geography and climate Thiruvananthapuram is built on seven hills by the sea shore and is located on the west coast, near the southern tip of mainland India. The city situated on the west coast of India, and is bounded by Laccadive Sea to its west and the Western Ghats to its east.
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6. 6. Climate in Kerala Compared to other Indian states, Kerala lies closer to the equator. Yet Kerala is bestowed with a pleasant and equable climate through out the year. This is because of the land's nearness to the sea and the presence of the fort like Western Ghats on the east. It can be divided into 4 seasons - 1.Winter 2. Summer 3.South-West Monsoon
7. 7. Continue. Winter Season in Kerala: Temperature during Winter in Kerala : Maximum : 28C Minimum : 18C Average Rainfall during the season :25 mm Summer Season in Kerala: Avg Temperature during Summer in Kerala: Maximum : 36C Minimum : 32C Avg Rainfall during the season :135 mm
8. 8. Continue.. South West Monsoon in Kerala :Average Temperature during this season : Maximum : 30C Minimum : 19C Average Rainfall during the season :2250 - 2500 mm. North East Monsoon in Kerala : Average Temperature: Maximum : 35C Minimum : 29C Average Rainfall during the season :450 - 500 mm Monsoon tourism in Kerala- Is gaining more popularity year after year. Monsoon tourism allows tourists to explore the intrinsic beauty of Kerala with a feel of adventure. Government of Kerala and Kerala tourism department is promoting Monsoon Tourism in Kerala.
9. 9. Top places to visit in Kerala .Munnar . Alappuzha Backwaters .Cochin / Eranakulam .Kovalam .Shalimar spice garden .Tata tea museum
10. 10. Munnar
11. 11. 1.Munnar- is a town and hill station located in the Idukki district of the southwestern Indian state of Kerala. Munnar is situated at around 1,600 meters (5,200 ft) above sea level, in the Western Ghats range of mountains. The name Munnar is believed to mean three rivers- Mudhirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundaly rivers.
12. 12. Eravikulam National Park
13. 13. Eravikulam National Park is a 97 km national park located along the Western Ghats in the Idukki district of Kerala in India, between 1005'N 1020'N latitude and 770'E 7710'E longitude. It is the first national park in kerala. Eravikulam National Park, is under consideration by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee for selection as a World Heritage Site
14. 14. Alappuzha Backwaters-
15. 15. Continue. 2.Alappuzha Backwaters- also known as Alleppey, is the Alappuzha is the sixth largest city in Kerala with an urban population of 177,029 Alappuzha is an important backwater tourist center, The district is famous for its- 1.boat races 2.houseboat holidays, 3.beaches , .
16. 16. Cochin / Eranakulam
17. 17. 3.Cochin / Eranakulam-Kochi located in Ernakulam district formerly known as Cochin is one of the important seaport in India. Ernakulam is a wide choice for recreation and tourist interests in the Kerala. And an immense scope for shopping. Religions in kochi Religion Percentage Hindu 47% Christian 35% Muslim 17% Others 1%
18. 18. Kovalam
19. 19. 4.Kovalam-Kovalam is a beach town on the Arabian Sea located around 16 km from Thiruvananthapuram city, Kerala. Kovalam has three beaches separated by rocky outcroppings in its 17 km coastline, the three famous crescent of the Kovalam beach Lighthouse Beach Hawah Beach Samudra Beach
20. 20. Shalimar spice garden
21. 21. Shalimar spice garden-Built on a verdant land unscathed by modernization, the Shalimar Spice Garden is a perfect blend of European and Indian living without diluting the rich heritage of Kerala. Shalimar provides the right environment and facilities to rejuvenate your mind and body. There are qualified ayurveda doctors and well-trained masseurs, both men and women at the resort
22. 22. Tata tea museum
23. 23. Tata Tea Museum is a popular tourist spot situated in Munnar of Kerala. It is situated at a distance of about 12 km from Munnar town at the Nallathanni Estate of Tata Tea. A trip to Tata Tea Museum can provide a firsthand knowledge about various stages of tea processing and production of black tea. Tourists can also learn about the different varieties of tea while visiting the demonstration room for tea testing. Timings - Opening & Closing: Monday - Friday: 10.00 AM - 5.00 PM , Saturday: 10.00 AM - 5.00 PM , Sunday: 10.00 AM - 5.00 PM , Public Holidays: 10.00 AM - 5.00 PM
24. 24. Famous festivals of Kerala
25. 25. Onam
26. 26. Onam is a Hindu festival, celebrated with a great enthusiasm throughout Kerala between August and September. Onam is the most popular festival of Kerala ( southern coastal state of India). This is a Hindu festival, celebrated with a great enthusiasm throughout Kerala for a period of ten days. Every year this festival falls on the Malayalam month of Chingam - between August and September and also known as the harvest festival of Kerala.
27. 27. Others festivals of kerala is- Thiruvathira Vishu Thrissur Pooram
28. 28. Thiruvathira
29. 29. Thiruvathira is a religious festival of Kerala celebrated during the asterism Thiruvathira in Dhanu, the fifth month of Malayalam calendar (Kolla Varsham). Thiruvathira is essentially the festival for women. Ladies worship Lord Shiva and pray for conjugal harmony and marital bliss on this day. Thiruvathirakkali dance is the other very interesting facet of the festival enchantingly performed by women on this day.
30. 30. Vishu
31. 31. Vishu-The Hindu festival, Vishu is celebrated with joy and mirth on the first day of Malayalam month of Medam. It is actually the New Year festival of Kerala which holds a lot of significance for Hindus as Vishu marks the Astronomical New Year Day for Kerala. There are lots of colorful rituals and customs practiced by the people of Kerala on Vishnu.
32. 32. Thrissur Pooram
33. 33. Thrissur Pooram-The most spectcular festival of Kerala, Thrissur Pooram is aptly called Pooram of all Poorams where Pooram means 'the meeting point of all the arts'. The 36 hours festival combines the rich art and culture of the state of Kerala can be seen in its entire splendor. This festival is celebrated in the asterism Pooram in the month of Medam according to Malayam calendar. Pooram was first introduced by the erstwhile Maharaja of Kochi, Rama Varma
34. 34. Food You Must Eat in Kerala 1.Dosa Ghee Roast with Kerala Style Sambar Made from fermented rice and lentils, the ghee roast dosa is cooked in pure ghee and roasted till it gets as crisp. 2.Kerala style Fish Molee/Moly - Don't mistake this for just another fish curry because it's absolutely sensational. The flavour of coconut and cocoum also known as kudampuli.
35. 35. Tribals in Kerala
36. 36. Tribals in Kerala (Adivasis of Kerala) are the indigenous population found in the southern Indian state of Kerala. Most of the tribal people of Kerala live in the forests and mountains of Western Ghats, bordering Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. According to the 2001 census of India, the Scheduled Tribe population in Kerala is 3,64,189 (lunas - 180,169 and felunas - 184,020). Wayanad has the highest number of tribals (1,36,062). [idukki- (50973) and Palakkad (39665) districts are the next two that make the lion portion of the native tribal people groups in the state. The Paniya (Paniyar) are the largest of the 35 major tribes.
37. 37. The tribal on Kerala hills Adiyan Alar Arandan/ Ernadan Cholanaikkan Eravallan Malappulayan
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