Culture of kerala

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A prosperous and erudite  state, the people of Kerala are proud of their culture and are attached to their traditions. Thus, it is not just the land but also the culture and heritage of  Kerala that justify the  state's sobriquet of 'God's Own Country'.
Love of bananas, beef, coconut and fish
Food is an intrinsic part of malayali culture and there are some staple favorites of malayalis wherever they are  in the world. Coconut and fish are available in abundance, so are widely consumed. Coconut is used in almost every dish in kerala's cuisine, including snacks, main course and deserts.
Beef is another favorite of the meat eating malayali, combined with parotta for a perfect combination. Ubiquitous bananas are also an intrinsic part of snacks, main dishes, and desserts.
Kerala's martial art form, kalaripayattu
One of the oldest surviving martial art forms in the world, the current form of kalaripayattu dates back to sixth century. Vedic sage Agastya is considered as the founding father of the combat form, which includes a combination of steps and postures , known as chuvattu and vadivu. The main aim is the coordination of body and mind.

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ISHWARYA. B

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