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Culture & Heritage
If you ponder for a moment as to what makes Kerala such an important tourists' destination in the country, then perhaps you will end up with one conclusion. And that is the rich culture of the state.
According to legends, Parsurama, the sage warrior, was responsible for the creation of Kerala. The story goes that Parsurama, enraged at the killing of his father at the hands of a Kshatriya king, vowed to eliminate entire Kshatriya clan 21 times. However, after completion of his vow, he was full of remorse and sort the advice of learned men to rectify his mistakes. They asked him to distribute all lands he had acquired from the kings between the Brahmins. Parsurama had no objection as he willingly agreed to do the same and also sat in penance at Gokarnam, which at that point of time was considered the end of land. The sea god Varuna, pleased with Parsurama's dedication offered him land equivalent to the
distance he could throw his axe. Parsurama threw his axe with full might from Gokarnam and it fell at Kanyakumari. The sea in this area receded and gave way to what is today known as Kerala.

The heritage of Kerala is yet well preserved and this is apparently obvious in the temples, art and culture, festivals and also in cuisines. Kerala has an opulent heritage and this can be witnessed during the festivals that are celebrated around the year. All the occasions are celebrated in a grand and colorful manner and such occasions highlight the legacy and heritage of Kerala. Kerala heritage is intertwined with religious beliefs. There are various cultures and this is reflected during the multi-festivals celebrated by people belonging to different faiths. Kerala has sustained its culture and heritage across the state and is exists through various arts. A tropical paradise of waving palms and wide spread sandy beaches, this thin strip of coastal territory slopes down from the mountain ghats in a cascade of lush green vegetation. As a tourist, you will have plenty of opportunity to enjoy these treasures of Kerala. Infact, every minute of your trip will make you realize how deeply rooted culture is in the God's own country.
The culture of Malayalees has a flavour of its own, even though it forms part of the Indian and Dravidian culture. This is because of the peculiar geographical features of Kerala. Bounded on the east by the Western Ghats and the west by the Arabian Sea, it has had long periods of insular existence. This has resulted in the distinctiveness of their language, dress, culture and institutions.
Kerala's unique selling point is its rich culture, which was mellowed by centuries-old rich heritage. Culture and heritage are pervasive presence across the state and are kept alive through the state's performing arts. Kerala is a melting pot where several ethnic and religious groups mingle. A good illustration of the religious tolerance or secularism is found in the heart of Kerala’s capital, 'Thiruvananthapuram', where a Hindu temple, a mosque and a cathedral stand side by side. The ancient rulers of Kerala never practiced religious discrimination. Patronage was distributed not only to the Hindus, but also to the Christians, the Jews and the Muslims. It has been an open field for the missionaries of all religions. The co existence of
diverse religion has made the people not only extremely tolerant, rather it has given birth to a sense of respect for other religious faith as well. The official language of the state is Malayalam and the people are quiet frequently referred to as Malayalees. English is also spoken widely as Kerala commands the respect of being hundred percent literate state.
A rich heritage state like Kerala is always watched with enthusiasm and this is obvious by the number of tourists visiting Kerala.