KERALA, GOD'S OWN COUNTRY
WHRER'S KERALA?
HISTORY
EMPEROR ASOKA
The word "Kerala" was first mentioned as "Keralaputra" in the third century BCE, the third emperor of the Maunrya dynasty (emperor Asoka) left a rock inscrption. Then an independent kingdom known as Kerala Putra, which it was ruled by the Chera dynasty until the 5th century (A.D.).
When humans first migrated from Africa 70,000 years ago, settled on the lush coast of Kerala. Waves of migrants from North India were added to the mix too. Later, Greek and Roman traders found their own way to the coast, calling at the port of Muziris, Murizirs is one of the most important ports on the west coast of India. Arab and African ships also came to trade along with the spices.
Kerala was a major spice exporter (3,000 B.C.). The spice trade could go back three thousand years. Vasco da Gama was responsible for the Indian subcontinent, and its discovery of the sea route. Vasco da Gama, was a Portuguese sea captain and explorer. Vasco da Gama commanded the first navies to reach India from Europe. His mission opened the first sea trade between Europe and Asia. Around 3000 B.C., Kerala had traded with Sindhu Valley Civilization and its spices like Sandalwood, Ivory, Teakwood, etc.. were exported to many countries of the west. The state is known as the spice capital of the world. Sea trade started with the Phoenicians, The Phoenicians went to Kerala to trade for spices, ivory, and sandal wood. And in 1000 BC, King Solomon’s ships , visisited Kerala and they traveled to Ophir most likely the modern Puvar, the south of Trivandrum.The first travelers were the Greeks, the Romans, the Arabs and the Chinese, later day traders includes the Portuguese, the Dutch, the French and the British.like other Europeans, British was also interested in Kerala. They were attracted by the spices and the natural treatures of Kerala.
Buddhism spreaded around 270 B.C. to 240 B.C.. The oldest record about Kerala was found in one of the rocks by emperor Asoka (257 B.C.)
Kerala was a major spice exporter, countries traded often with Kerala. They usually went to Kerala for spices, ivory, and sandal wood.
When humans first migrated from Africa 70,000 years ago, settled on the lush coast of Kerala. Waves of migrants from North India were added to the mix too. Later, Greek and Roman traders found their own way to the coast, calling at the port of Muziris, Murizirs is one of the most important ports on the west coast of India. Arab and African ships also came to trade along with the spices.
Kerala was a major spice exporter (3,000 B.C.). The spice trade could go back three thousand years. Vasco da Gama was responsible for the Indian subcontinent, and its discovery of the sea route. Vasco da Gama, was a Portuguese sea captain and explorer. Vasco da Gama commanded the first navies to reach India from Europe. His mission opened the first sea trade between Europe and Asia. Around 3000 B.C., Kerala had traded with Sindhu Valley Civilization and its spices like Sandalwood, Ivory, Teakwood, etc.. were exported to many countries of the west. The state is known as the spice capital of the world. Sea trade started with the Phoenicians, The Phoenicians went to Kerala to trade for spices, ivory, and sandal wood. And in 1000 BC, King Solomon’s ships , visisited Kerala and they traveled to Ophir most likely the modern Puvar, the south of Trivandrum.The first travelers were the Greeks, the Romans, the Arabs and the Chinese, later day traders includes the Portuguese, the Dutch, the French and the British.like other Europeans, British was also interested in Kerala. They were attracted by the spices and the natural treatures of Kerala.
Buddhism spreaded around 270 B.C. to 240 B.C.. The oldest record about Kerala was found in one of the rocks by emperor Asoka (257 B.C.)
Kerala was a major spice exporter, countries traded often with Kerala. They usually went to Kerala for spices, ivory, and sandal wood.
PALARUVI WATERFALLS (STREAM OF MILK)
PALARUVI WATERFALLS (STREAM OF MILK).
Palaruvi literally means “stream of milk”. Palaruvi is in the Ariankavu Mountain range. Palaruvi waterfalls or ' stream of milk' is an amazing place to visit. There you can see severals of ancient temples. Palaruvi is inside a forest on the high ranges off Thenmala in Kollan district. It is near the Tamil Nadu border. The waterfall has a height of 300 feet. Palaruvi waterfalls gets crowded by thousands of tourists during the rainy seasons.
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Thripunithura Hill palace Museum is the largest archaeological museum in Kerala. The Palace was built in 1865. Spreading across 52 acres of land the elegant palace 49 buildings complex buildings built in traditional Kerala architecture style.
MOVING ON
Performing arts in Kerala:
Kathakali is the most popular dance-drama of Kerela. Kathakali had lasted 400 years. This classical dance of Kerela requires length and rigorous training.
This links to KERALA, because Kathakali is the most popular performance in Kerala.
Festivals in Kerala:
Each and every festival in Kerala reflects the spirit of joyfulness. Onam is a festival celebrated in Kerala. It is celebrated during August to September. Onam is one of the most important festival in Kerala. Onam is celebrates the return of King Mahabali.
This links to KERALA, because its the biggest and the most important festival in kerala.
Kathakali is the most popular dance-drama of Kerela. Kathakali had lasted 400 years. This classical dance of Kerela requires length and rigorous training.
This links to KERALA, because Kathakali is the most popular performance in Kerala.
Festivals in Kerala:
Each and every festival in Kerala reflects the spirit of joyfulness. Onam is a festival celebrated in Kerala. It is celebrated during August to September. Onam is one of the most important festival in Kerala. Onam is celebrates the return of King Mahabali.
This links to KERALA, because its the biggest and the most important festival in kerala.
CITATIONS:
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- "Kerala History - Detailed Information About the History of Kerala." Kerala History. 2005. Web. 30 Apr. 2012. <http://www.prokerala.com/kerala/history/history.htm>.
- "The Story of India." PBS. PBS. Web. 03 May 2012. <http://www.pbs.org/thestoryofindia/gallery/index.html>.
- "Kerala - Gateway To Paradise ( Kerala History, Kerala Society, Kerala Culture,." Web. 30 Apr. 2012. <http://www.kerala.cc/keralahistory/>.
- "Kerala History - Detailed Information About the History of Kerala." Kerala History. 2005. Web. 30 Apr. 2012. <http://www.prokerala.com/kerala/history/history.htm>.
- "The Story of India." PBS. PBS. Web. 03 May 2012. <http://www.pbs.org/thestoryofindia/gallery/index.html>.