Kerala Natural and Cultural Significance
In the southwestern part of India lies the State of Kerala and to the west is the Arabian Sea. The state capital is the ancient and exhilarating city of Thiruvanthapuram. Due to the influx of people from the various parts of India and neighboring countries over the centuries, the cultures, traditions, beliefs, various religions and languages have evolved to what it is today. Malayalam has become the primary language spoken here and Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity have become the principle religions. Atheists and agnostics have seen a slight increase in their beliefs.
Kerala is very well known for the various forms of performing arts. Especially popular is the 2000 year old Sanskrit theatre tradition, Koodiyattom. Another popular art is Koothu, which is similar to stand up comedy. Music is an ancient art form with religious, folk and tribal dances, percussion instruments, singing and the unusual rhythmic hand clapping. Elephants play a huge role in the day to day lives of Kerala residents. The Indian Elephant is the state animal and is held in high esteem. They have the love and respect of the residents and receive the best of care.
Kerala resorts are numerous and offer the utmost in comfort to its guests. Tourists will be delighted with the special attention they receive from the staff as they enjoy their plush rooms. These resorts are in close proximity to the many tourist attractions throughout Kerala, whether it’s a trip to one of the many beaches to enjoy the clear blue water and the clean sandy shores, or maybe the destination is a wildlife preserve or national park. Without a doubt, Kerala is one of the major tourists sites in the world. From quiet meditation to rocking nightlife, ancient architecture to modern contemporary structures, religious temples to informative museums, Kerala holds the key to your traveling dreams.
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