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Listed by the National Geographic Traveler as a �Paradise Found"- one of only ten in the world, Kerala has many more epithets.
�Destination of a lifetime"
�Mecca of the oldest system of holistic medicine"
�Fastest growing tourism market"
�Cradle of oriental martial art"
�India's only tourism Superbrand"
�Bio-diversity hotspot"
�The most acclaimed destination of the millennium"
God's own country : Kerala popularly known as "God's own Country" - situated in the southern most part of India, is also the land of 'keram' (Coconut) and that's how it got its name. The land of keram is one of the most beautiful places in the world with its sandy radiant beaches, enchanting backwaters and picturesque landscapes more
Arts: The crowning jewels of Kerala's performing arts are Koodiyattam and Kathakali. Koodiyattam, the one thousand year old classical dance drama is regarded as one of the earliest traditions in theatre across the world. UNESCO has named it as a World Heritage describing it as a masterpiece of oral and intangible heritage more
History:An interesting legend on creation of Kerala has it that, Parasurama, the warrior sage regarded as the incarnation of Vishnu, created this land for the Brahmins more
Health: Ayurveda, the science of life, is the most ancient system of medicine with a long record of clinical experience. It is very popular in India and world wide too more
Culture: Kerala has a spectacular heritage of cultural expressions across many artforms and customs. The time - honored values lie dormant in the living traditions of these expressions. The feudal chieftains and provincial landlords who patronized these visual and devotional arts for centuries were not only encouraging them as entertainments but were also upholding their moral and ethical messages more
Geography:The state of Kerala, which covers an area of 38863 sq km (1.18% of India's landmass) is wedged between the Arabian Sea to the west and the Western Ghats to the east more
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