Kerala - One of the ten paradises on Planet Earth

Kerala has been rightly termed as “God’s Own Country” or “Venice of East”. The eco-tourism initiatives by the Kerala Tourism Dept. prove to be a win-win situation for tourism in Kerala. The aggressive marketing techniques by Kerala Tourism towards attracting tourists, nationally & internationally, to its wonderful backwaters, sunny beaches and heritage monuments is visibly working by seeing increase in the number of tourists year by year. The added advantage is its demographic and diversified cultural background. The main attraction includes Hindu temples depicting Hindu architecture, sunny beaches of South India, backwaters with house boats and some also include visit to Ayurvedic Spa and herbal treatment centers.
The successful campaigning made Kerala one of the hottest tourist destinations in the world and the tourists tend to visit back again and again to enjoying its beauty. The houseboats are one of the favorite so as to enjoy staying while floating amidst cool, quite and serene. Special tour packages have been added by Kerala tourism that include Honeymoon Tour, Kerala Ayurveda tour, Spiritual tour, Kerala Backwater tours, Wildlife tour, Kerala beach holidays etc. These tours enable you to explore the majestic beauty of nature, enjoy the serenity of temples, admire the ancient Hindu architecture and provide peace for the human body. It is a perfect spot that gives complete enjoyment for the mind, body and soul.
“One of the ten paradises” on planet Earth as termed by National Geographic is perfectly matching.

Onam 2009 celebration by Gayathri, Delhi

Gayathri, a Delhi based socio-cultural organisation celebrated Onam 2009 on 13th September, 2009 at Laxmibai Nagar Community Hall. The programme started after break fast at 10 am with a prayer by Mrs Rajitha Hari. Gayathri President Shri Eswaran Potty did the inauguration and welcomed all members. On the occasion they distributed Awards for Academic Excellence in 2009 in 10th and 12th separately for Science, Commerce and Economics. The prizes was awarded to the wards by Shri Potty. There was community lunch from 1.30 to 2pm followed by many cultural programmes. Kids performed Mohiniyattam, Bharathanaatyam and cinematic dances. There was poem recital and Kaikottikali by elder lady members. The programmes concluded by 5 pm.

Kerala - Vital Facts

Kerala - the formation was on November 1, 1956 & capital is Thiruvananthapuram. Principal language is Malayalam - National Festival is Onam - National Animal is Elephant - National Bird is Hornbill (Bensyrus Bicernis) - National Flower is Kanikkonna (Cassia Fistula) - National Tree is Coconut Tree ( Cocos nucifera) - Neighbouring States/UTs are Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Lakshadweep.

Districts of Kerala are (1) Thiruvananthapuram (2) Kollam (3) Pathanamthitta (4) Alappuzha (5) Kottayam (6) Idukki (7) Ernakulam (8) Thrissur (9) Palakkad (10) Malappuram (11) Kozhikode (12) Wayanad (13) Kannur (14) Kasargod

Gifted with nature's beauty
Kerala, better known as Gods Own Country having seashores with blue waves mostly calm but sometimes dangerous, but with lots of variety fish. Also known for neat and calm beaches with full of green groves of coconuts.

Kerala backwaters are famous globally with house boats and country crafts moving along. Lot of rivers and countless rivulets flowing through hills and paddy fields of the midland, emptying themselves into the backwaters. And the far off dark blue mountains. An occasional boatsman rowing and singing with cargo or people. A tiller or a mower and women planting seedlings in the fields & women at work spinning coir. Dense plantations further eastward. Kerala is all these and more.....