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KERALA, THE LAND OF AYURVEDA

The term Ayurveda (Sanskrit: आयुर्वेद; Āyurveda, the "the complete knowledge for long life") literally breaks up to mean the knowledge (veda) of life (ayu). It is a comprehensive system of medicine that believes in preventing body ailments along with curing them. It also aims at treating the entire body as distinguished from the modern system where stress is laid only on curing the affected part. Ayurvedic ...

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KERALA | FACTS & FIGURES

Location :Southwestern tip of India. Area : 38, 863 sq km. Population: 3,18,38,619 Capital : Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) Language : Malayalam; English is widely spoken. Religion : Hinduism, Christianity, Islam Time : GMT +5:30 Currency : Indian Rupee Climate : Tropical. Summer : February - May (24 - 330C) Monsoon : June - September (22 - 280C) Winter : October - January (22 - 320C) Names of Districts Th ...

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BEACHES IN KERALA

Renowned for their breathtaking beauty, the beaches of Kerala are a major tourist attraction of the country. The beaches of Kerala have some distinct characters. These are palm-fringed, sun-rich and unspoiled. You also can avail the facilities of Ayurvedic resorts located nearby. Even the famous backwaters of Kerala are easily approachable from here. The pristine beaches of the state suit well with this nat ...

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FASCINATING CULTURE OF KERALA

Kerala has a rich and fascinating culture. With people from many communities and religions living in this small state along the west coast of South India, Kerala is a melting pot of cultural influences. Some of the major cultural events of Kerala are the Onam Festival, the Temple festival at Thrissur, the annual Snake Boat Races at Alleppey and the festivals of Id and Christmas. ...

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CRUISE THE KERALA BACKWATERS IN HOUSEBOATS

A cruise along the palm fringed waterways of Kerala in a luxury houseboat or "Kettuvallom" is the most enchanting holiday experience in India today. In this world of simple pleasures, you'll skim past ancient Chinese fishing nets, water lilies, lush paddy fields, coir villages, rustic homes, temples and coconut groves. Innumerable lagoons, lakes, canals, estuaries, and the deltas of forty-four rivers make u ...

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