Kerala – Spice Garden of India

Introduction

Kerala has always been known for its rich sources and marvellous places. It is often called the ‘spice garden of India’ because of the variety of spices it delivers to the nation. Located between the Lakshadweep Sea and the Western Ghats, Kerala is considered to be one of the peaceful and cleanest states of India. 

Capital

Thiruvananthapuram is the capital of Kerala which is also known as Trivandrum. It is a beautiful city located in the utmost south of the state. The city is regarded as the ‘evergreen city of India’ and is responsible for about 80% of all exports of software.

Culture

Kerala has always been a state of rich cultural heritage, with folk dance as its prime form of art. People here were of Dravidian culture which was related to Tamil primarily.

Weather

Weather conditions remain hot, humid and sultry for the most part of the year because it is located in the southernmost part close to the equator. It receives moderate rainfall and that is the time when it is most suitable for tourism.

Lifestyle

People in Kerala have very different lifestyles. They have bright, big temples everywhere and music and folk dance are very common.

Major Crops Grown

Kerala contributes about 63.8% to the total economy in all the major sectors. The main crops grown in Kerala are rice, rubber, tea, coconut, and spices like cardamom, pepper, and cinnamon. The minerals found in the state are bauxite, quartz, silica and many more.

Costume & Ornaments

The clothes worn by the people of Kerala are usually simply because of the hot and humid climate. Generally, women are seen in saris which are loose and placed over the head. Their attire is traditionally called Mundum Neriyathum. Men wear Mundu, which reaches the ankle.

Major Festivals

The most famous festival celebrated in Kerala is Onam. Vishu, Navratri, Diwali, mahashivratri, Easter and Christmas are among the other festivals.

Tourist Attractions

Kerala is a beautiful place which has got amazing ambience, vast stretch of greenery, lowland areas, glowing lakes and huge mountains. It has many spots that attract tourists from all over the globe. The natural history museum, zoological garden, Pu the Maliga Palace Museum, Neyyar dam, Kovalam which is a tiny beach in the capital that astonishes travellers with its beauty.

Famous personalities

Kerala has been home to many famous personalities. Kings and rulers like Raja Kesavadas, Rama Varma Kulashekhara and faces like the K.R.Narayanan-10th president of India, A. K. Antony and Shashi Tharoor are known to everyone.