Lagoons of Kerala

Introduction

Kerala backwaters are syndicate of several lakes lying parallel to the Arabian Sea. They lie in India in the state of Kerala located towards the south of the country. This chain has around five main lakes and a few canals, some of which are artificial and some are God-gifted. These lakes are fed by some thirty-eight rivers present In India. In this article the focus will be laid on Varkala beach, Marari Beach and Kovalam Beach. These beaches personify the actual bloom of Kerala.

Antiquity of The Beaches

The past of Kovalam beach relates to the tradition of India and its bygone cultures. It received attention when Regent Maharani Lakshimi Bai of Travancore constructed her beach resort Halcyon castlee here towards the end of the 1920s. Soon the place was put into public scrutiny by her nephew. Then the European guests of the Travancore dynasty came across the charm in the Kovalam beach. This was the glorious time when Kovalam beach turned into a fishing center but soon its tourist potential was recognized ad gradually resorts were built.
On the other hand is the Varkala beach. Its history reflects the old beliefs of the people of that time and the way they considered nature as a blessing for them. A common belief is that lord Brahma ordered Pandyan King to construct a temple on this position in order to restore him from his transgressions.

According to another myth, a cluster of pilgrims come up to Saint Narada informing about their wrong doing, Narada‘s valkalam fell  on this picturesque town and for this reason, the area is called Varkala. Pilgrims were told by Narada to ask for their release at Papanasam, that means rescue from sins. With these stories people became aware of this place and it once again came to public attention. After this many people came here and on covered its beauty and gradually with the developments this place became a tourist resort.

Another beach on this state is the Marari beach. Being just a village Marari beach does not possess a vast background or any sort of history. Therefore, historians are quite about its past. Today it has developed into a very beautiful and bloomy tourist spot with its natural clear water.

ALLURING GLIMPSE OF KERALA:

With the vastness of Kerala many tourist attractions can be found here apart from beaches. There are many temple festivals which take place nearly every year from February to April for continuous ten days. One of these festivals is Thrissur Pooram, in which large processions of drummers, musicians, bejeweled elephants, colorful floats that must be carrying goddesses and gods as well as fireworks are noticed. With music many cultural dances are observed which catch the public eye.

Another important practice in this region is Ayurveda which is a form of Yoga for healing and is being practiced for over five thousand years. With the passage of time many resorts have been built specifically for this rejuvenation. In this process meditation is a focal point and other than that many herbal liquids are poured on the body for relaxation. Many workaholics specially visit Kerala for this treatment.
Beaches give a high peak to the significance of this area. Snake boat races are a noticeable activity in this region. People might wonder hearing the name snake boat race, if there would be real snakes while riding, well it’s not like that. Snake boat racing is done in the beaches of Kerala where people ride on a snake shaped canoe and race with each other. Its history traces back to the time of Alleppey Kings, where they had to fight each other and fought in boats. One of them used snake boats and fought successfully. From that time onwards people use snake boats and do different activities in them.

The beaches of Kerala are a prodigious place to visit. Watching the waves crash or sun bathing are two very healing activities for tourists. These beaches offer a serene environment away from the busy city lives. What else can one desire, if they get cool winds touching the face and seeing the white blue yonder above and clear sparkling water crashing into one another and covering the fine sand with it in the front., shadowed by the date and coconut trees in the vicinity.

Today’s Kerala

Today Kerala is a very engrossed state with a huge population and billions of travelers. Around two and a half million people visit this place every year. There are many tourist facilities such as resorts with most gratifying rooms and lobbies and salons. Many guides are available who help the tourist find the most adequate places and activities to do. Moreover, with the growing world many modes of transport are present. Every year people travel either by air as there are many international and domestic airports present in the region. 

As far as only domestic travelers are concerned they can easily travel through train. Around three hundred trains connect Kerala to the other parts of India. Many private and government controlled buses operate in the region and travel during the night to prevent the scorching heat of the day. Therefore, it becomes very easy to travel through road, rail and air. With this not only kids but also adults and old-aged people can have a wonderful time there. One can be entertained by traditional rituals, rich culture and immense hospitability offered by the locals. He health care, yoga and meditation offered by the domestics is worth giving a try to ensure that the relaxation and peace of mind is achieved. After all the main reason to plan a holiday is to spend some quality time to enjoy harmony and tranquility.

Being the cleanest states of India with over 100 percent literacy rate this place is definitely deserves a visit. All this facilitates a perfect holiday to Kerala. So why not plan a next holiday to Kerala? What are you waiting for then, book your flight today to Kerala.