The preparatory material for Orchard India Scholarship Examination, 2010 carried a question :"Why is Kerala called God's Own Country?" for primary students. Our exploration got us the following responses.Which answer fetch you the score? Rather how would your kid/ward respond to this query? Conclude yourself !
Another myth is that under the guidance of Lord Parasurama, Guru and Vayu decided to install the holy idol of Lord Vishnu in Rudrathirtha(Boolokha Vaikunda),the present GURUVAYUR. Being God's abode,this land is considered pure and divine too.Hence the name gained more acceptance.
Literally the word Kerala means land of coconuts. Ayurveda is a popular traditional medicine that has its roots in this small state.
In Hindu Mythology, Kerala was created by Lord Parasurama, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. So, land of Kerala from Gokarnam to kanyakumari was created from sea by the axe thrown by the Lord. This was gifted to his devotees to lead a peaceful life.
Another myth is that under the guidance of Lord Parasurama, Guru and Vayu decided to install the holy idol of Lord Vishnu in Rudrathirtha(Boolokha Vaikunda),the present GURUVAYUR. Being God's abode,this land is considered pure and divine too.Hence the name gained more acceptance.
In every nook and corner of Kerala, there are Hindu temples, Christian churches or Muslim mosques. The location Palayam in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram is an apt site for this religious diversity at hands reach. Even with so many places of worship, most adjacent to each other, there is great religious tolerance and communal harmony. Hence the adage is valid.
Kerala has developed from a "lunatic asylum" status during the period of Swami Vivekananda.There has been socio economic and cultural reformations in all sectors like education, health, sanitation, child care, literacy etc. Kerala has now evolved as a "model"of development in many aspects. Hence aptly phrased as above.
Kerala is a paradise for tourists. Its biodiversity from Arabian sea to Western Ghats, rivers, lakes, backwaters - a network of water bodies clubbed with forests, wildlife all make Kerala God's own country- being blessed with natures' wealth.
The slogan "God's own country" was first used by Dr.Vipin Gopal, when he created the webpage on Kerala in 1993. Later KTDC adopted this to promote tourism campaigns.Adage was popularised by Dr.Babu Paul, during his tenure as Director.Now the slogan holds global super brand status.
