| The great philosopher known as Adi Shankara
was born in a village Kalady located on the banks of
this river. It was Adi Shankara who propagated the Hinduism
in its present form across India. It is the distinctness
of the Kerala culture which attracts tourists from far
and wide. The Kerala culture can also be described as
a composite and cosmopolitan culture which is a result
of contributions from various people and races. A large
part of population of Kerala is Dravidian, very much
like the rest of south India. Hinduism is the main religion
here with the Muslims and Christians also being present
here.
The cultural heritage of the state is also present
in the dance forms, martial arts and cuisines of Kerala.
The Kerala culture is an integral part of the Indian
culture as a whole. Though the state is isolated from
the Deccan plateau by Western Ghats, its vast coastline
opens it to a variety of foreign influences which has
resulted in the formation of a unique Kerala culture
which is cosmopolitan in nature. |
