SOUTH INDIAN CULTURE- KERALA



SOUTH INDIAN CULTURE- KERALA


Resting on the south-western, Malabar Coast of India, flanked by the state of Tamil Nadu to the east and Arabian and Lakshadweep seas to the west, is the magnificent state of Kerala. It was formed on 1st November 1956, by combining Malayalam speaking regions and is divided into fourteen districts with Thiruvananthapuram as the capital.

The culture shows a mixture of Aryan, Dravidian, Arab and European cultures, developed from their influences over thousands of years.

The state of Kerala has developed a distinctive collaboration of art, architecture, language, lifestyle, literature and social institutions.

DANCE: Kerala’s characteristic performance arts include five classical dance forms: Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Koodiyattom, Thullal and Krishnanattam, which originated and developed in the temple theatres during the classical period. Kerala natanam, Thirayattam, Kaliyattam, Theyyam, Koothu and Padayani are other dance forms associated with the temple culture of the region.

MUSIC: The development of classical music in Kerala is also associated with the temple culture, one of its contributions being the indigenous classical music form, Sopana Sangeetham. Traditional music in Kerala is dominated by Carnatic music. Melam and Panchavadayam are percussive styles of music apart from a rich collection of folk songs and ballads associated with a variety of themes.

LITERATURE: Malayalam literature includes remarkable writers such as the Niranam poets of the 14th century and poet, Thunchaththu Ezhuthachan of the 17th century. In the second half of the 20th century, Jnanpith winning poets and writers like G. Sankara Kurup, S. K. Pottekkatt, M. T. Vasudevan Nair and others have contributed to modern literature.


CUISINE: Kerala cuisine is made of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, using fish, meat and poultry in the latter. Culinary spices are a significant inclusion in Kerala cuisine. Rice is the staple food and makes up the majority of breakfast foods in the state, in one form or the other. Lunch dishes also include rice and curry along with other dishes. Popular snacks include banana chips, yam crisps, and tapioca chips.





RELIGION: Hinduism is the widely practised religion in Kerala along with Muslim and Christian minorities. Hindus constitute the majority in all districts except Malappuram where Muslims form the majority. Kerala has the largest population of Christians in India.

Comments

  1. BlogFebruary 11, 2019 at 8:47 PM

    The state of Kerala is known for Nature. This blog made me know of the cuisine, the fabulous dance and the music of that state. It is so interesting to know.
    Varshaa.R

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  2. imaginatively creativeFebruary 11, 2019 at 9:35 PM

    As we know kerala has it's own rich cultural heritage and this blog proves that in an attractive way.
    G.Abirami

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  3. UnknownFebruary 12, 2019 at 5:51 AM

    Hamsika
    Kerala is always known for its culture and unbroken traditions. This blog clearly explains its alluring culture.

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  4. imaginatively creativeFebruary 12, 2019 at 6:49 AM

    The literature part is very informative . -Archita. T. Menon

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  5. imaginatively creativeFebruary 12, 2019 at 6:58 AM

    The blog beautifully describes the culture of Kerala. It was very interesting to read
    Faaiqa Aisha

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