Kerala Gods Own Country
Kerala is a state in India which had established itself as a major spice trade centre as early as 3000 BC. Around 1 BC the region was ruled by the Chera Dynasty, which traded with the Greeks, Romans and Arabs. After collapse of Cheras, Feudal Namboothiri Brahmin and Nair city-states subsequently gained control of the region.
Kerala is a popular tourist destination famous for its backwaters, Ayurvedic treatments and tropical greenery. Kerala has a higher Human Development Index than all other states in India. Kerala, situated on the lush and tropical Malabar Coast, named as one of the “ten paradises of the world” and “50 places of a lifetime” by the National Geographic Traveler magazine, Kerala is especially known for its ecotourism initiatives.
This is a snap shot from my trip to Kerala.. Any festival in Kerala means caparisoned elephants.. Lots of music (percussion and wind instruments).. huge crowds and ofcourse the green backgorund 
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in the backwaters near Kochin
Pulikali an art form associated aith the onam festival in kerala..These men painted as tigers would dance and the best perfomer would be selected out of hundreds ...
Shot at Checkpost Near Wayanadu Wildlife Sanctuary
