Kerala,  the land of 'kera' (coconut) trees, is one of the smallest states in India. With its beautiful rivers, back waters and ever green mountains, Kerala got uniqueness and distinct individuality among other Indian states. Because of its geographical position - isolated from the deccan plateau by the mountainous belt of the Western Ghats, but a long coastline open to foreign influences- Kerala has evolved a unique culture. Since Kerala is composed of several ethnic and religious groups, the state has a wide variety of festivals. Secular and religious festivals form an integral part of the cultural heritage of Kerala.

Keralites and people visiting Kerala can feel the festival mood of the land. Since Kerala is composed of several ethnic and religious groups, the state has a wide variety of festivals. So festivals never end in Kerala.  Some of these festivals are not just special for a single religion. Feasts, like Onam, Christmas and Ramadan are celebrated not only by any single community but by the whole people all over Kerala. There are a few other minor festivals that are dear to certain sections of Keralites

Malayalam is the language of Kerala, the southern most state in India. Over 35,000,000 people speak this language. Malayalam, one of the Dravidian languages in India, has its own alphabet and grammar. It originally developed from Tamil and uses many Tamil words. It also has adapted many words from Sanskrit, other India

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Kerala has shared the general musical culture of peninsular India from the earliest times. South Indian music is generally known as Carnatic music. A musician and a composer of high calibre, Swathi Thirunal was a generous patron of music and musicians. His contributions helped Malayalam to gain an important place in the Carnatic music. The gifted musicians like Parameswara Baghavather of Palaghat and Maliyekkal Krishna Marar adorned his court. He compose

The 19th century saw the flowering of Malayalam poetry, in the courts of Swati Thirunal. The period also produced the grammar works of 'Kerala Panini' A. R. Raja Raja Varma. His popular poem, Malayala Vilasam, marks the beginning of the modern era of Malayalam poetry, according to scholars. But the Golden Age undoubtedly, revolves around the famous trinity of Kumaran Asan, Ulloor S. Parameshwar Iyer and Vallathol Narayana Menon. Several other poets followed - Nalappat Narayana Menon and Balamani Amma, to name a few.

Vibrant and expressive, the dances of Kerala add hues of red, yellow, blue, gold, happiness, gaiety, enthusiasm and life to this sparkling emerald land that is an eclectic blend of natural treasures and ancient ethnic customs.

Local legends, traditional stories, age-old customs, cultural beliefs and mythological stories find expression in the brilliant dances of Kerala, South India.