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Kerala
is a land that was originally inhabited by animists, followed
by the Dravidians. After Alexander's triumphant sweep over Asia
Minor, the ports of Kerala became a link between the Middle East,
the Mediterranean and China. In 1498, Vasco de Gama made his historic
landing on the Malabar Coast. In 1723, the East India Company
signed a strategic treaty with King Marthanda Varma. For a few
decades, Hyder Ali and his son, Tipu Sultan proved to be a thorn
in the flesh of the British, sweeping down several times into
Kerala before they were finally defeated by the British. The area
was then under British control till 1947.
Every district in Kerala has it's own unique culture and characteristics. Kerala also has considerable ethnic diversity. One aspect of the state's rich cultural heritage is manifest in its varieties of religious architecture: ancient Hindu temples with copper-clad roofs, later Islamic mosques with "Malabar gables," and colonial Portuguese Baroque churches. Splendid paintings, especially murals, exhibit distinct local traditions and styles. The land is a flourishing center of the Kathakali dance form. The state has also a rich theatre tradition : the only surviving Sanskrit drama, Kootitiyattamy, is still performed by the Chakkiars of Kerala. Some principles of the Natya Shastra are evident in their presentations.
Festivals in Kerala
Kerala is a land of colourful festivals, they have a long history and tradition behind them.
Onam
Onam is the most important national festival of Kerala, falls
in the month of Chingam (August-September). It is the harvest
festival of Kerala. There are several legends regarding its origin.
The most popular legend is that Mahabali, the legendary king who
ruled over Kerala in an age of plenty and was pushed down to the
infernal regions by Lord Vishnu in the form of Vamana, returns
to see his people once a year.
Thiruvathira
Thiruvathira falls on the month of Dhanu (December-January) and
is a women’s festival. It commemorates the death of Kamadeva,
the cupid of Hindu mythology. The aim of the celebration is conjugal
harmony and happiness. The dance form Thiruvathirkkali is associated
with this celebration.
Vishu
The Vishu festival falls on the first day of Medam (April-May),
the astronomical New Year day and Hindus all over the State celebrate
it. It is the common belief that the fortunes of the coming year
depend on the first object they see on the Vishu day. So the important
ceremony connected with Vishu is the Kani Kanal, which literary
means the first sight. This kani includes cadjan leaf book, gold
ornaments, fresh and white cloth, a measure of rice or paddy,
bell metal mirror, flowers of the Konna tree (Cussia fistula),
halved jack fruits, halved coconuts, yellow cucumbur, and two
standing oil lamps emitting sparkling light. An indispensable
item connected with Vishu is the Vishu Kaineettam, which means
the gift of money to the children and to the poor people by the
elder members of the family
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