KERALA - CULTURE

KERALA




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When we hear someone say 'Kerala', so many beautiful sights cross our mind. Famed as God's Own Country, Kerala is indeed an ideal vacation spot and has also been called as one of the paradises of the world. Kerala is well known for its scenic locations, the Kerala architecture which is used to design its majestic temples, festivals like Onam, its variety of food and also its vast and rich Malayalam literature.


RELIGION

Hinduism and Islam are two major religions of Kerala. More than 50% of people in Kerala follow Hinduism, and more than 25% follow Islam. Around 20% are Christians, and others follow Buddhism, Jainism, Judaism and other religions.

DRESSING

Women of Kerala wear sarees and blouse. During festivals, they wear set sarees called Kasavu. Men wear 'mundu' which is a long piece of a garment wrapped around their waist in a certain manner. Mundu, an integral part of Kerala Culture is similar to a lungi and a dhoti. Younger generations mostly wear western clothing. However, lungis are still very common for casual occasions whereas sarees are worn for formal occasions.

FESTIVALS


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Women of Kerala wear sarees and blouse. During festivals, they wear set sarees called Kasavu. Men wear 'mundu' which is a long piece of a garment wrapped around their waist in a certain manner. Mundu, an integral part of Kerala Culture is similar to a lungi and a dhoti. Younger generations mostly wear western clothing. However, lungis are still very common for casual occasions whereas sarees are worn for formal occasions.Vishu is the New Year for the Keralites. The first month is called Medam, which usually comes around April.

CUISINE


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The food of Kerala consists of a wide variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. The food consists of fish, meat, poultry and rice preparations. Kerala food is loaded with many spices as well. Kerala Sadya is a banquet meal prepared during functions and festivals. Coconut is grown in abundance in Kerala. Hence they use coconut oil and milk in thickening flavors. Kerala food consists of many rice preparations like idli, dosa, etc. which are made from a batter prepared from rice. Chillies, curry leaves, mustard seeds, turmeric powder and asafoetida, are all frequently used.


CULTURE AND TRADITION


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Every culture has its own dance form that is unique to them. Kerala has two main dance forms and several smaller art forms, especially folk dances that are indigenous only to this state. The two main art forms are Mohiniyattam and Kathakali. Of the smaller art forms, the most prominent ones are Theyyam, Koodiyattam, Ottamthullal, Chakyar Koothu, etc. The dances of Kerala are performed while wearing elaborate and splendid costumes.
Mohiniyattam – The dance form played mostly by the women of Kerala is an art form that is played with sensuous movements. It is a classical dance with graceful gestures and plenty of eye movements. 
Kathakali – Kathakali can be played by women, but they are mostly played by men. The performers wear a billowing skirt, an enormous headgear and plenty of ornaments. There would be a drummer who plays the drum and narrates the story in the form of a song. The story for Kathakali would mostly be centered around Ramayana and Mahabharata, the two main epics of Indian culture. The term Kathakali means “story play”.
All these facts just go to prove that Kerala should be one of the must-visit destinations in your travel itinerary.

by
Jayasree M

Comments

  1. sowmiya kFebruary 21, 2019 at 10:26 AM

    yeah kerala is one of the spice garden of india .this article conveys the full detail of kerala people and their culture etc....

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  2. Pooja Ashok February 21, 2019 at 10:15 PM

    Kerala food is loaded with many spices as well.

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  3. ShanmugapriyaaFebruary 22, 2019 at 9:43 PM

    Kerala is well known for their art and culture again this blog reveals it.

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  4. sushmitaFebruary 23, 2019 at 5:51 AM

    this state know for education

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