Presented To:Mrs.

Sukhpal Kaur

Presented By:Kerala Group Girls G.N.I.D.T.

Kerala History
There is no unanimity among historians about the history of ancient Kerala, since so little written accounts exist. Much of the history is cloaked in myths and conjectures. One such myth centres around the legend of Parasurama, the warriorsage who is regarded as the incarnation of Vishnu

Traditional Costumes
Mundu neriyathu is the traditional two piece costume of the Hindu women. The traditional dress of Christian women is chatta (blouse) and mundu. Muslim women, wear a long dark blue or black garment with the purdah.

Wild Life
Kerala beckons wildlife and nature lovers to immerse in its numerous luscious tropical forests. Feel the thrill of riding an elephant through a tropical forest and seeing wild animals

Geography
Kerala is one of the smallest states of India. It spans an area of around 38,863 km2contributing only 1.3% of the total area of India. It comprises of a narrow coastal strip bounded by the Western Ghats in the east and the Arabian Sea also called

Food
The food is usually aromatic, flavoured and fresh. Rice and fish are the most predominant elements in the cuisine of the Kerala people.

Jewellery

Traditional ornaments continue to influence even present gold designs and patterns of Kerala Jewelleries. Kasu Mala (Kaasumala), Palakka Mala, Nagapada Thali, Karimani Mala, Mullamottu Mala, Manga Mala, Cheruthali (Thalikoottam), Addiyal, Kashali, Poothali, Jhimki etc.

Arts and Crafts

In a land where elephants and humans live in harmony, w here the elephant is revered as the chariot of the Gods, Ivory is an important medium of artistic expression in Kerala. It is not only an object of beauty but also a symbol of purity.

Culture
For the lover of dance, drama and music, Kerala is heaven. You have scores of art forms, which are quite unique in nature to Kerala, Watch them and experience an endless and varied emotions to win your passion, love, kindness, compassion, mirth, joy, sorrow, grief, anger, wonder, horror, fear, valour, courage etc.

Monuments
Kerala's rich historical and cultural past makes the state a unique place to visit. Every step you take in the state instills in you a further sense of admiration for the abundant historical and cultural wealth of the state. The monuments of the Kerala include temples, churches, mosques, forts, palaces, houses and mansions.

Traditional Fashion
Skirts have returned back to the fashion scene in kerala after a lapse of few years. These come with different styles, prints and is made of exclusively high priced fabrics.

Music

Music has the power to enliven the spirits and transfer us to a world of ecstasy. Music is the worldwide language which can be comprehended by anybody and the melodious strains are everdelighting. Kerala with its elaborate range of rich traditional, vocal and instrumental music has enhanced the cultural heritage of India.

Festivals

Festivals are an inherent part of every Keralite. If you have to see Kerala in its full bloom, see it during the festivals. We have listed only the prominent festivals, but there's much more to this list.

Dance
Dances of Kerala are integral parts of Kerala's sociocultural life. They are performed on the occasion of religious festivals and social events such as childbirth and marriage.

Climate

The climate is equable and varies little from season to season. The temperature normally ranges between 27 and 32 C in the plains but drops to about 21 C in the Kerala.

Languages

Malayalam and English are the most commonly spoken languages of Kerala. The official language of Kerala is Malayalam. However, English is also widely spoken. Tamil and different adivasi languages are also spoken by the ethnic minorities of the state.