Art Integrated

Project On Kerala
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Done by: Mohamed Himachal
Hafiz Pradesh
Table of
Contents!… Population (sex
ratio)
Geography
Education/ literacy rate
History
Tourism
Political Set up
Cuisine
Economy
Religious compostion
Culture
Languages Flora and Fauna
Introduction

In this Presentation we are

going to discuss different
culture, history, people,
language… etc. on Kerala
and Himachal Pradesh.
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Social Science.”
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OVERVIEW
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 Kerala is situated between
Geography… the Arabian Sea to the west and
the Western Ghats to the east. Kerala's
coast runs some 580 km in length,
while the state itself varies between
35–120 km in width. Geographically,
Kerala roughly divides into three
climatically distinct regions. These
include the eastern highlands (rugged
and cool mountainous terrain), the
central midlands (rolling hills), and the
western lowlands (coastal plains).
Kerala lies between northern latitude
and east longitudes . Kerala's climate
is mainly wet and maritime tropical,
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heavily influenced by the seasonal

heavy rains brought up by the
monsoon.
History… The term Kerala was first epigraphically
recorded as Ketalaputo (Cheras) in a 3rd-
century BCE rock inscription by emperor 
Ashoka of Magadha. It was mentioned as
one of four independent kingdoms in
southern India during Ashoka's time, the
others being the Cholas, Pandyas and 
Satyaputras. The Cheras transformed
Kerala into an international trade centre
by establishing trade relations across the 
Arabian Sea with all major Mediterranean
 and Red Sea ports as well those of the 
Far East. The dominion of Cheras was
located in one of the key routes of the
ancient Indian Ocean trade. The early
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Cheras collapsed after repeated attacks
from the neighboring Cholas and 
Rashtrakutas.
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History…  Brahmin immigrants arrived in Kerala
and shaped the society on the lines of the 
caste system. In the 8th century, 
Adi Shankara was born at Kalady in
central Kerala. He travelled extensively
across the Indian subcontinent founding
institutions of the widely influential
philosophy of Advaita Vedanta. The
Cheras regained control over Kerala in the
9th century until the kingdom was
dissolved in the 12th century, after which
small autonomous chiefdoms, most
notably the Kingdom of Kozhikode, arose.
The port at Kozhikode acted as the
gateway to medieval South Indian coast
for the Chinese, the Arabs, the 
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Portuguese, the Dutch, and finally the 

British.
Political set up…
Politics in Kerala is dominated by
two political fronts: the 
Communist Party of India (Marxis
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-led Left Democratic Front (LDF)
and the Indian National Congress
-led United Democratic Front
 (UDF) since late 1970s.

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 The economy of Kerala is the 
Economy… 9th largest in India, with an
annual gross state product (GSP)
of ₹9.78 lakh crore (US$131.98
billion) in 2020–2021. Per-capita
GSP of Kerala during the same
period
is ₹205,484 (US$2,773.08), the
sixth largest in India. In 2019–20,
the tertiary sector contributed
around 63% of the state's GSVA,
compared to 28% by 
secondary sector, and 8% by 
primary sector.
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Culture…
The culture and heritage of Kerala is one that
everyone must experience. The culture of
Kerala is a combination of both Indian and
Dravidian culture. Now days this culture is
being influenced by the neighboring states as
well. The main USP of Kerala is its performing
arts like Kathakali, Mohiniyattam and Martial
Art of Kalaripayattu. As for the heritage of
Kerala, it can be said that this heritage holds a
special and important place in the Indian
history. Providing a national integrity is the
Kerala Heritage.

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Culture… This culture and heritage of Kerala is
reflected in its various art forms,
martial arts, dresses, the people and
cuisine. When in Kerala do not miss a
cultural art performance. The visitors
can enjoy the following art
performances in Kerala.
● Kathakali – A 300 year old dance
that combines opera, ballet,
masque and pantomime.
● Mohiniyattam – The dance of a
beautiful enchantress
● Kalaripayattu – a martial art form
that involves synchronizing the
mind and body
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Culture…

Each of the festival in Kerala is celebrated with

all its pomp and grandeur. The main festivals
of Kerala include Onam, Vishu, Eid, Thrissur
Pooram and many more. In some of these
festivals like Pooram, the main aspect is the
procession, where elephants are decorated and
taken out to the temple grounds.

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Culture…

Their traditional dresses include Saree

(for women) and Mundu/ Lungi (for men).

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 Languages…
The main language spoken here is
Malayalam and the people here are
called Malayalee's. 
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Population (Sex Ratio)
Kerala population in 2021 is
estimated to be 35.8 Million
(3.58 Crores), According to
Unique Identification Aadhar
India, updated 31, May 2020, by
mid of year 2020 the projected
population is 35,699,443. Kerala's
sex ratio of 1084 females to
1000 males.
Education/literacy rate
Kerala tops the list with a 96.2
percent literacy rate.
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Tourism…
Kerala, a state situated on the tropical
Malabar Coast of southwestern India,
is one of the most popular tourist
destinations in the country. Named as
one of the ten paradises of the
world by National Geographic Traveler
, Kerala is famous especially for its 
ecotourism initiatives and beautiful
backwaters. Its unique 
culture and traditions, coupled with
its varied demography, have made
Kerala one of the most popular tourist
destinations in the world. Growing at a
rate of 13.31%, the tourism industry is
a major contributor to the 
state's economy.
 Tourists Attractions The "backwaters" region—an
extensive network of interlocking
Kerala is a popular destination for both rivers, lakes, and canals that centre
domestic as well as foreign tourists. Kerala on Vembanad Lake, also see heavy
is well known for its beaches, backwaters tourist traffic. Heritage sites, such as
in Alappuzha and Kollam, mountain ranges
the Padmanabhapuram Palace, 
and wildlife sanctuaries. Other popular
attractions in the state include the beaches Hill Palace, and Mattancherry Palace,
 at Kovalam, Muzhappilangad, Bekal and  are also visited. 
Kappad; backwater tourism and lake resorts
around Ashtamudi Lake, Kollam; hill
stations and resorts at Munnar, Wayanad, 
Nelliampathi, Vagamon and Ponmudi; and
national parks and wildlife sanctuaries at 
Wayanad, Periyar, Parambikulam, 
Silent Valley National Park and 
Eravikulam National Park.
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cuisine… ● The main cuisine here is of a Sadhya
– Vegetarian meals served in a
plantain leaf. The other delicacies
include various vegetarian and non-
vegetarian dishes. Puttu and Kadala
(Pounded Rice with Black Gram
Curry), Kallappam (Pancake with a
hint of Toddy), Idiappam (Rice
Noodles), Karimeen (Pearl Spot) Fry,
Chemeen (Prawns) and Nandu (Crab),
are a few of the many mouth watering
dishes served in Kerala.
Visit the state of Kerala at least once
in your lifetime to experience all this
first hand. It is a guarantee that you
will leave this place with heart full of
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memories.
Religious composition
According to 2011 Census of India
figures, 54.73% of Kerala's
population are Hindus, 26.56% are
Muslims, 18.38% are Christians,
and the remaining 0.33% follow
other religions or have no religion.
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Flora and Fauna
Flora of Kerala comprises of a total of
11,840 taxa of plants (SoE,2007). ...
The flora comprises of 866 species of
algae, 4800 species of fungi, 520
species of lichens, 350 species of
bryophytes, 332 species of
pteridophytes, 4 species of
gymnosperms and 4968 species of
angiosperms or flowering plants.
According to one estimate, 285 species
of Vertebrate are reported to be
endemic to Western Ghats, which
include 12 mammals, 16 birds, 89
water fishes. Among large mammals,
no species is endemic to Kerala.
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OVERVIEW
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 Himachal Pradesh is situated between 30 degree 22'

Geography… 40" to 33 degree 12' 20" north latitudes and 75

degree 45' 55" to 79 degree 04' 20" east longitudes.
Himachal Pradesh is predominantly a mountainous
State located in North — West India. It shares an
international border with China. The altitude in the
Pradesh, a wholly mountainous region in the lap of
Himalayas, ranges from 350 metres to 6975 metres
above mean sea level. It is surrounded by Jammu
and Kashmir in the north, Tibet on north east,
Uttaranchal in the east/south east; Haryana in
south and Punjab in south west/west. The State
has highly dissected mountain ranges interspersed
with deep gorges and valleys. It is also characterized
with diverse climate that varies from semi tropical in
lower hills, to semi arctic in the cold deserts areas of
Spiti and Kinnaur. Altitude ranges from 350 meters
to 6975 meters above mean sea level. The state is
compact in shape and almost wholly mountainous,
with altitude varying from 300 m in plains of Kangra
and Una to nearly 7,000 m in Central Himalayan
range of Lahaul and Spiti. It covers a geographical
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area of 55,673 km2 , which is about 1.69 % of

India's total area.
 Himachal Pradesh was established in
History… 1948 as a Chief Commissioner's
Province within the Union of India
. The Himachal History The province
comprised the hill districts around 
Shimla and southern hill areas of the
former Punjab region. Himachal
became a part C state on 26 January
1951 with the implementation of the 
Constitution of India. Himachal
Pradesh became a Union Territory on
1 November 1956. On 18 December
1970 the State of Himachal Pradesh
Act was passed by Parliament and the
new state came into being on 25
January 1971. Thus Himachal
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emerged as the eighteenth state of the
Indian Union.
Political setup…
Himachal Pradesh is governed through
a parliamentary system of 
representative democracy, a feature
the state shares with other Indian
states. Universal suffrage is granted to
residents. The legislature of Himachal
Pradesh is unicameral and at present,
the Assembly has a strength of 68.
The key political players in Himachal
Pradesh state in north-west India are
the Indian National Congress and
Bharatiya Janata Party.

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 The era of economic planning started
Economy… in Himachal Pradesh in 1948. The
first five-year plan allocated about Rs.
52.7 million to Himachal. More than
50% of this expenditure was spent on
transport facilities since it was felt that
without proper it, the process of
planning and development couldn't be
carried. Himachal is one of those
states in India which was rapidly
transformed from the most backward
part of the country to one of the most
advanced states. At present Himachal
ranks fourth in respect of per capita
income among the 
states of the Indian Union.
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 The North Indian state of Himachal Pradesh
 is a state that has remained largely
Culture… uninfluenced by Western culture. Himachal
Pradesh is a multi-religion practising,
multicultural and multilingual state. Some of
the most commonly spoken languages are 
Hindi and the various Pahari languages.[1]
 The Hindu communities residing in
Himachal include the Brahmins, Rajputs
, Kannets, Rathis and Kolis. There are also
tribal population in the state which mainly
comprise Gaddis, Kinnarms, Gujjars
, Pangawals and Lahaulis.[2]
Himachal is well known for its handicrafts.
The carpets, leather works, shawls,
paintings, metalware and woodwork are
worth appreciating. Pashmina shawl is one of
the products which is highly in demand not
only in Himachal but all over the country.
Himachali caps are also famous artwork of
its people.
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Culture…
Local music and dance reflects the cultural
identity of the state. Through their dance
and music, they praise their gods during
local festivals and other special occasions.
There are a number of fairs and festivals
celebrated in Himachal Pradesh, including
the temple fairs in nearly every region that
are of great significance to this state.
The Annual Festival of Kasol known as
Himachal Hills Festival which take place on
30–31 December.

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Languages… Population (sex ratio)

Although every former princely state In Himachal Pradesh total population

within Himachal Pradesh has a is 6,864,602 of which male and female
local dialect named after it, Hindi are 3,481,873 and 3,382,729
 (the official state language) and  respectively.
Pahari are the principal languages.
Both are Indo-Aryan languages. In
Lahaul and Spiti and in Kinnaur,
however, the most widely spoken
languages belong to the 
Sino-Tibetan family.

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Education/literacy rate…
Education in Himachal Pradesh – With
an overall literacy rate of 82.80%,
Himachal Pradesh is counted among
the highly literate states in India. The
literacy rate among males is 89.53%,
whereas 75.93% of the female
population is literate in the state.
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Tourism…
Tourism in Himachal Pradesh relates to 
tourism in the Indian state of 
Himachal Pradesh. This is popularly
renowned for its Himalayan landscapes and
popular hill-stations. Many outdoor activities
such as rock climbing, mountain biking, 
paragliding, ice-skating, trekking, rafting,
and heli-skiing are popular 
tourist attractions in Himachal Pradesh.[1]
Until the British reign, tourism in 
Himachal Pradesh was very limited to a few
places around the hills and some spiritual
destinations. The British developed hill
stations during their reign one of them being 
Shimla which they called The Summer
Capital of India. After the British rule,
tourism in Himachal Pradesh was on the rise
with the highest number of tourists in the
mid 1980s and 1990s.[2]
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y among tourists. The 
Kalka-Shimla Railway is a 
mountain railway which is a 
UNESCO World Heritage Site.[3] Shimla
is also a famous skiing attraction in
India. Other popular hill stations
include Manali, Kinnuar, Kasol, Parvati
Valley, Chamba, Kullu, Kinnar Kailesh,
and Kasauli.
Dharamshala, home of the Dalai Lama,
is known for its Tibetan monasteries
and Buddhist temples. Many trekking
expeditions also begin here.
The Ridge is a large road in Shimla
 which is the centre of most cultural
activities of Shimla. Annadale is also a
major tourist spot in Shimla with an 
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Army Heritage Museum, a Golf Course,

helipad and lush green nature.
Cuisine…
The day-to-day food of Himachalis is
very similar to the rest of the north
India. They too have lentil, broth, rice, 
vegetables and 
bread,etc. As compared to other states
in north India, non-vegetarian cuisine
is more preferred. Some of the
specialties of Himachal
include Manee, Madeera, Pateer, 
Chouck, Bhagjery and chutney of til.

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Religious Composition…
Religion wise Himachal Pradesh
population, Hinudism is the
major religion with 95% are
Hindu, followed by 2% by
Muslim population. All other
regligions like Christianity,
Buddhist, Sikh and Jain are
below 1%.
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Flora and Fauna…
Flora: Out of the total 47,000 plant
species found in the country as
many as 3,256 species are reported
from Himachal Pradesh. The vegetation
is a blend of Ban oak Forest, Moist
Temperate Deciduous Forest,
Himalayan Alpine Pastures and
Rhododendron Scrub Forest.
Fauna: The fauna of Himachal Pradesh
is very diverse and unique. Out of
89,451 species of animals in India, the
State harbors 5,721 species of the
Indian fauna which shows richness of
considering its small geographical area,
which is only 1.7% of the country.
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