Introduction:
When we think of history we think of times gone by and something that cannot come back. Kerala History, History of Kerala, Kerala South India History, Kerala History to South India, South India Kerala Historical Tour, Kerala Travel Directory, Kerala Tours, Kerala Tour But, it’s not true as far as something’s are concerned. Who says history is gone and can’t be brought back.There is a persistent legend which says that Parasuram, the 6th incarnation of Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the Hindu Trinity, stood on a high place in the mountains, threw an axe far in to the sea, and commanded the sea to retreat. And the land that emerged all from the waters became Kerala, the land of plenty and prosperity.
It lives as memories and historical monuments bear testimony to this fact. History leaves its imprints in such a manner that it reminds us of the days gone by how they might have been and assumptions leads us to a world of magic and mystery.Kerala History, History of Kerala, Kerala South India History, Kerala History to South India, South India Kerala Historical Tour, Kerala Travel Directory, Kerala Tours, Kerala Tour Like wise every country has a history to it and also the states that constitute the country have a similar kind of history supporting it making it more cultural and traditionally rich. One such great state rich in culture and history is Kerala.Legends, myths and archeological findings combine to provide interesting evidence regarding the early history of Kerala.
According to Prof. K V Krishna Ayyar, the famous Kerala historian, "the discovery of microliths or small stone implements near Kozhikode and Cochin point to the presence of man in Kerala as far back as 4000BC."Kerala Temple, According to some more popular legendaries, Lord Vishnu, after slaying and destroying the evil Kings, came down from the heavens in his incarnation in the form of Parasuram. He did penance for waging the terrible war and threw his axe into the sea.
And yes here is the origin of Kerala from this axe that was thrown in anger. The place where the axe landed, from shaft to the blade, came out from the sea as the rich and beautiful, full of green and serene atmosphere: God’s own land of Kerala, a land of plenty and prosperity and also riches.The factual history of Kerala and its Malabar cost - is closely linked with its commerce and trade. Kerala History, History of Kerala, Kerala South India History, Kerala History to South India, South India Kerala Historical Tour, Kerala Travel Directory, Kerala Tours, Kerala Tour This coast is by far one of the most prosperous areas as far as commerce and business is considered as it is closely linked with the passage of the sea.
The geographical position of Kerala has also contributed to its commercial and economical prosperity. The strip of land found a natural barrier in the hills, which sealed off one longitudinal section, leaving it open to access from the sea alone.Kerala Travel Guide“Phoenicians” better known for their trading abilities were the pioneer in the sea trade with Kerala. In 100BC King Solomon's ships visited 'Ophix' (the modern Puvar, South of Thiruvanathapuram) to trade indifferent kind of items like ivory, apes, sandalwood and peacocks.
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