[368] However, Kerala's morbidity rate is higher than that of any other Indian state—118 (rural) and 88 (urban) per 1,000 people. [94][95] Ibn Battuta (1342–1347), who visited the city of Kozhikode six times, gives the earliest glimpses of life in the city. [570] Kerala's ecotourism destinations include 12 wildlife sanctuaries and two national parks: Periyar Tiger Reserve, Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary, Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, Eravikulam National Park, and Silent Valley National Park are the most popular among them. [375] These propagate via gurukula discipleship,[374]:5–6 and comprise a fusion of both medicinal and alternative treatments. The Blasters are one of the most widely supported clubs in the country as well as the fifth most followed football club from Asia in the social media. [181] The Puranas. A+ A A-Rationcard Details. "Fort Cochin in Kerala 1750–1830 The Social Condition of a Dutch Community in an Indian Milieu." Kerala is first mentioned (as Keralaputra) in a 3rd-century-BC rock inscription left by the Mauryan emperor Asoka the Great references Kerala as Keralaputra. Mohanlal Actor | Dasharatham Mohanlal was born to Viswanathan Nair (father) and Santhakumari (mother) in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala, in the southern part of India on 21st May 1960. It is known that the Menons in the Malabar region of Kerala were originally strong believers of Jainism. The culture is a synthesis of Aryan, Dravidian, Arab, and European cultures,[21] developed over millennia, under influences from other parts of India and abroad. [290][291] The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has threatened the Kerala state government that it will give higher priority to other states in highway development since political commitment to better highways in Kerala has been lacking. The english equivalents given here are those used locally (in Kerala). Kerala: 21-Year-Old CPI(M) Leader Set to Create History as India's Youngest Mayor. It is bordered by Karnataka to the north and northeast, Tamil Nadu to the east and south, and the Lakshadweep Sea to the west. [309] In October 2017, Kochi Metro was named the "Best Urban Mobility Project" in India by the Urban Development Ministry, as part of the Urban Mobility India (UMI) International Conference hosted by the ministry every year.[310]. In 2006, around 22% of the total Indian marine fishery yield was from Kerala. [218] Nearly half of Kerala's people depend on agriculture alone for income. [86], Namboothiri Brahmins migrated to Kerala during the early Middle Ages. The Board of Control for Orphanages and other Charitable Homes in Kerala has been established as per State Government Gazette for the supervision and control of Homes in the State. [139] [276] According to 2003–04 reports, about 1.1 million people earn their livelihood from fishing and allied activities such as drying, processing, packaging, exporting and transporting fisheries. In eastern Kerala, a drier tropical wet and dry climate prevails. [467], Onam is a harvest festival celebrated by the people of Kerala and is reminiscent of the state's agrarian past. The state has a second major IT hub, the Infopark centred in Kochi with "spokes"(it acts as the "hub") in Thrissur and Alleppy. [333] Since 2010, Kerala Queer Pride has been held annually across various cities in Kerala[334], In June 2019, the Kerala government passed a new order that members of the transgender community should not be referred to as the "third gender" or "other gender" in government communications. [106], The Portuguese were ousted by the Dutch East India Company, who during the conflicts between the Kozhikode and the Kochi, gained control of the trade. [279][280] The waters provide a large variety of fish: pelagic species; 59%, demersal species; 23%, crustaceans, molluscs and others for 18%. Hinduism is practised by more than half of the population, followed by Islam and Christianity. Out of respect, Vasuki and all snakes were appointed as protectors and guardians of the land. Approximately 42,000 cancer cases are reported in the region annually. Encyclopædia Britannica. The purpose of this list is to help Kerala parents in choosing names for newborn baby. The state's largest checkpoint, Walayar, is on NH 544, in the border town between Kerala and Tamil Nadu, through which a large amount of public and commercial transportation reaches the northern and central districts of Kerala. [356] In respect of female empowerment, some negative factors such as higher suicide rate, lower share of earned income, child marriage,[357] complaints of sexual harassment and limited freedom are reported. Over 16.7 million tourists visited Kerala in 2018 as against 15.76 million the previous year, recording an increase of 5.93 per cent. [59][60] These territories once shared a common language and culture, within an area known as Tamilakam. It campaigns for increased awareness of LGBT people and sensitisation concerning healthcare services, workplace policies and educational curriculum. Helpdesk Online Services: 0471-2328799, 0471-2333317/2333337 Extn 666 [145] Anamudi in the Idukki district is the highest peak in south India, is at an elevation of 2,695 m (8,842 ft). I like to know the English version of my baptism name “Gervais” if you know it can you please let me know it. [171]:12 Three of the world's Ramsar Convention listed wetlands—Lake Sasthamkotta, Ashtamudi Lake and the Vembanad-Kol wetlands—are in Kerala, as well as 1455.4 km2 of the vast Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. [75] The Israeli (Jewish) connection with Kerala started in 573 BCE. [455] In Malayalam literature, elephants are referred to as the "sons of the sahya". Pappan is a Greek name also heard in some french islands ,,,ommen is a place in Netherlands Dutch ,a dutch commander during the year 1694 to 1696 was Mr Adriaan van ommen ,who was posted in dutch Malabar originally from a Sephardic jewish family migrated from arab peninsula to Spain ,and due to spanish inquisition remigrated to Netherlands ommen in 1490 ,,,ommen must be derived from jewish name Oman,Onan,ornan. Miller, Roland. Cricketers, like Tinu Yohannan, Abey Kuruvilla, Sreesanth, Sanju Samson and Basil Thampi found places in the national cricket team. He was instrumental in establishing four mathas at Sringeri, Dwarka, Puri and Jyotirmath. Also, in my family Habel is Pappachan. [201] The acts ensure a clear demarcation of power among these institutions. It is still used as a Greek name. [234] The 2013 Tendulkar Committee Report on poverty estimated that the percentages of the population living below the poverty line in rural and urban Kerala are 9.14% and 4.97%, respectively. Government of Kerala. The Chera Dynasty was the first prominent kingdom based in Kerala. State Of Origin. [56]:110 Pre-Cambrian and Pleistocene geological formations compose the bulk of Kerala's terrain. [159] Around 65% of the rainfall occurs from June to August corresponding to the Southwest monsoon, and the rest from September to December corresponding to Northeast monsoon. [455] The Malayalam calendar, a solar sidereal calendar started from 825 CE in Kerala,[456] finds common usage in planning agricultural and religious activities. The annual yield of the sector was estimated as 608,000 tons in 2003–04. [490] Since the 1980s, actors Mohanlal and Mammootty have dominated the movie industry; Mohanlal has won five National Film Awards (four for acting), while Mammootty has three National Film Awards for acting. [512] Rice is a dominant staple that is eaten at all times of day. [300][301] Major railway transport between Beypore–Tirur began on 12 March 1861, from Shoranur–Cochin Harbour section in 1902, from Kollam–Sengottai on 1 July 1904, Kollam–Thiruvananthapuram on 4 January 1918, from Nilambur-Shoranur in 1927, from Ernakulam–Kottayam in 1956, from Kottayam–Kollam in 1958, from Thiruvananthapuram–Kanyakumari in 1979 and from the Thrissur-Guruvayur Section in 1994. Hovering your mouse over the english equivalents will give the extended meanings of the respective names. [66] The lesser known Ays and Mushikas kingdoms lay to the south and north of the Chera regions respectively. [457] etc., if there are any. Keralam may stem from an imperfect Malyalam portmanteau fusing kera ("coconut tree") and alam ("land" or "location") Continue Reading. Office of the commissioner of government. Software Designed and Developed by National Informatics Centre. [342], According to the 2011 census, Kerala has the highest literacy rate (94%) among Indian states. [340][341] However, the Human Development Report 2005, prepared by Centre for Development Studies envisages a virtuous phase of inclusive development for the state since the advancement in human development had already started aiding the economic development of the state. He won the war against the Devas, driving them into exile. [262] The key agricultural staple is rice, with varieties grown in extensive paddy fields. 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[114][115], In 1766, Hyder Ali, the ruler of Mysore invaded northern Kerala. Kerala's annual total of road accidents is among the nation's highest. [25] At that time, one of three states in the region was called Cheralam in Classical Tamil: Chera and Kera are variants of the same word. [45][46], A substantial portion of Kerala may have been under the sea in ancient times. [426] [348][349] This focus was maintained by Kerala's post-independence government. The child marriages are particularly higher among the Muslim community. Roman establishments in the port cities of the region, such as a temple of Augustus and barracks for garrisoned Roman soldiers, are marked in the Tabula Peutingeriana, the only surviving map of the Roman cursus publicus. [213] In 2015, NRI deposits in Kerala have soared to over ₹1 trillion (US$14 billion), amounting to one-sixth of all the money deposited in NRI accounts, which comes to about ₹7 trillion (US$98 billion). [486] Kerala's visual arts range from traditional murals to the works of Raja Ravi Varma, the state's most renowned painter. [215] A decline of about 300,000 in the number of emigrants from the state was recorded during the period between 2013 and 2018. Idiyappam. [439] Though the cost of education is generally considered low in Kerala,[441] according to the 61st round of the National Sample Survey (2004–2005), per capita spending on education by the rural households was reported to be ₹41 (57¢ US) for Kerala, more than twice the national average. 1970; Leslie Brown, 1956. [386] As of 2016, Hindus, Muslims, Christians and others account for 41.88%, 42.55%, 15.35% and 0.22% of the total child births in the state, respectively.[387]. [171]:11 Its 9,400 km2 of forests include tropical wet evergreen and semi-evergreen forests (lower and middle elevations—3,470 km2), tropical moist and dry deciduous forests (mid-elevations—4,100 km2 and 100 km2, respectively), and montane subtropical and temperate (shola) forests (highest elevations—100 km2). Kerala produced several saints and movements. When the procession visits homes around the temple, people will usually present rice, coconuts, and other offerings to it. [321] In the state, the rate of population growth is India's lowest, and the decadal growth of 4.9% in 2011 is less than one third of the all-India average of 17.64%. The agricultural sector has a share of 9.34% in the sectoral distribution of Gross State Domestic Product at Constant Price, while the secondary and tertiary sectors have contributed 23.94% and 66.72%, respectively. Now you can take registration by filing application online. [338] Kerala is also widely regarded as the cleanest and healthiest state in India. Your email address will not be published. [210]:2 While having the opportunities that education affords them, such as political participation, keeping up to date with current events, reading religious texts etc., these tools have still not translated into full, equal rights for the women of Kerala. Popular hill stations are at Ponmudi, Wayanad, Wagamon, Munnar, Peermade, Ramakkalmedu, Paithalmala of Kannur district, Kodikuthimala, and Nelliampathi. In 2013, capital expenditure rose 30% compared to the national average of 5%, owners of two-wheelers rose by 35% compared to the national rate of 15%, and the teacher-pupil ratio rose 50% from 2:100 to 4:100. [508][509][510][511], Kerala cuisine includes a wide variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes prepared using fish, poultry, and meat. [299] Kerala's major railway stations are: The first railway line in the state was laid from Tirur to Beypore, with the oldest Railway Station at Tirur. Brenda Maddox mentions in: Maddox, Brenda. In the 15th century, the spice trade attracted Portuguese traders to Kerala, and paved the way for European colonisation of India. [317] The main constraints to the expansion of inland navigation are; lack of depth in waterways caused by silting, lack of maintenance of navigation systems and bank protection, accelerated growth of the water hyacinth, lack of modern inland craft terminals, and lack of a cargo handling system. Kerala has the highest population of Christians among all the states of India. Click here to obtain a USERNAME and PASSWORD for applying online for Commercial Taxes Department Registration, Kerala State. [393][394] According to some scholars, the Mappilas are the oldest settled Muslim community in South Asia. [415] The Paradesi Synagogue at Kochi is the oldest synagogue in the Commonwealth. [54], Kerala has been a major spice exporter since 3000 BCE, according to Sumerian records and it is still referred to as the "Garden of Spices" or as the "Spice Garden of India". kerala baby names, hindu baby names, christian names, muslim names Vineeth, Anas Edathodika, Sahal Abdul Samad, and Rino Anto. Marine fossils have been found in an area near Changanassery, thus supporting the hypothesis. The media, telecommunications, broadcasting and cable services are regulated by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). Katz 200/* Religion */ 0; Koder 1973; Menachery 1998. Its origins can be traced back to Travancore State Road Transport Department, when the Travancore government headed by Sri. In the forests, sonokeling, Dalbergia latifolia, anjili, mullumurikku, Erythrina, and Cassia number among the more than 1,000 species of trees in Kerala. Kerala, southwestern coastal state of India. [210]:1 as 11.2% of people are over the age of 60,[209] and due to the low birthrate of 18 per 1,000. ), Weil, Shalva. The Hindu is the most read English language newspaper in the state, followed by The New Indian Express. This mentions a pepper emporium called Male, which clearly gave its name to Malabar ('the country of Male'). [292] As of 2013[update], Kerala had the highest road accident rate in the country, with most fatal accidents taking place along the state's national highways.[293]. Hebrew, Gr. [329] Kerala is one of the first states in India to form a welfare policy for the transgender community. Menachery G; 1973, 1998; Mundalan, A. M; 1984; Podipara, Placid J. Women aged 10 to 50 are barred from entering the hill shrine’s sanctum sanctorum. [471] Onam falls in the Malayalam month of Chingam (August–September)[472] and marks the commemoration of the homecoming of King Mahabali. [90] A Keralite identity, distinct from the Tamils, became linguistically separate during this period around the seventh century. See Sahyadri Kanda Chapter 7 in Skanda Purana. [167] Some of Kerala's drier lowland regions average only 1,250 mm (49 in); the mountains of the eastern Idukki district receive more than 5,000 mm (197 in) of orographic precipitation: the highest in the state. It is bordered by Karnataka to the north and northeast, Tamil Nadu to the east and south, and the Lakshadweep Sea[14] to the west. [56]:62 In 1991, Kerala became the first state in India to be recognised as completely literate, although the effective literacy rate at that time was only 90%. [204], After independence, the state was managed as a democratic socialist welfare economy. [563] In 2011, tourist inflow to Kerala crossed the 10-million mark. A third major IT Hub is under construction centred around Kozhikode known as Cyberpark. 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[532] Unlike in many other states, the urban-rural divide is not visible in Kerala with respect to mobile phone penetration. When Francisco de Almeida was appointed as Viceroy of Portuguese India in 1505, his headquarters was established at Fort Kochi (Fort Emmanuel) rather than in Kozhikode. The capital is Thiruvananthapuram. The Portuguese took advantage of the rivalry between the Zamorin and the King of Kochi allied with Kochi. [303], Kochi Metro is the metro rail system in the city of Kochi. English is the language of instruction in most self-financing schools, while government and government-aided schools offer instruction in English or Malayalam. [229] Unemployment in 2007 was estimated at 9.4%;[230] chronic issues are underemployment, low employability of youth, and a low female labour participation rate of only 13.5%,[231]:5, 13 as was the practice of Nokku kooli, "wages for looking on". [104] Fort St Angelo or St. Angelo Fort was built at Kannur in 1505 and Fort St Thomas was built at Kollam(Quilon) in 1518 by the Portuguese. The city is on the banks of Ashtamudi Lake. [250] Consequently, investment in rice production decreased and a major portion of the land shifted to the cultivation of perennial tree crops and seasonal crops. Spanish It is to be noted that the origin mentioned here is not the immediate origin from where the malayalam name originated, but the root of the name. Hi there Was curious about the origin of the name Korah Kunjkorah was my grandfather In the bible Korah was the rebellious cousin of moses, surely not a name to pick ! [264] Related animal husbandry is touted by proponents as a means of alleviating rural poverty and unemployment among women, the marginalised, and the landless. [535] Another traditional sport of Kerala is the boat race, especially the race of Snake boats. An insurrection at the Port of Quilon between the Arabs and the Portuguese led to the end of the Portuguese era in Quilon. Yes korah was from Aaron bloodline ,and they are ordained for priesthood,, but they rebelled against Aaron aNd moses ,snd was cut off ,but few escaped, Yes korah was the decedent’s of Aron ,and they were ordained for priest hood ,,but they rebelled against Aaron and moses ,and was cut off from the earth ,,but few escaped, KoraH is a jewish nAME ,of tHe decedent’s of Aaron ,,and they were ordained for temple works ,,but they rebelled with Aaron and Moses ,and wete punished By god and were cut off ,but few of them were spared, Do the name chackochan have any resemblance to the english name James? [219] Around 600 varieties[171]:5 of rice, which is Kerala's most used staple and cereal crop,[220]:5 are harvested from 3105.21 km2; a decline from 5883.4 km2 in 1990. Bose, Satheese Chandra and Varughese, Shiju Sam (eds.) Not registered ? The third National Family Health Survey ranks Kerala first in "Institutional Delivery" with 100% births in medical facilities. The greater part of the Muslim merchants of this place are so wealthy that one of them can purchase the whole freightage of such vessels put here and fit-out others like them". [283] New projects for hill and coastal highways were recently announced under KIIFB. Kochi also has another major project SmartCity under construction, built in partnership with Dubai Government. He was forced to shift his capital (c. CE 1405) further south. [224] The Central Coir Research Institute was established there in 1959. The corresponding figures for all India were 55 and 54 per 1,000 respectively as of 2005[update]. New York: The Feminist Press, 1997. This is believed to be an underestimate as private hospitals may not be reporting their figures. [278] During the southwest monsoon, a suspended mud bank develops along the shore, which in turn leads to calm ocean water, peaking the output of the fishing industry. [320] The state's 321,000 indigenous tribal Adivasis, 1.10% of the population, are concentrated in the east. Experiments with Prakriti; our own & life around. [171]:12, 174–175 Reptiles include the king cobra, viper, python, and mugger crocodile. They united to form the state of Thiru-Kochi in 1949. [126], After India was partitioned in 1947 into India and Pakistan, Travancore and Kochi, part of the Union of India were merged on 1 July 1949 to form Travancore-Cochin. Weil, Shalva. "Testing concepts about print, newspapers, and politics: Kerala, India, 1800-2009.". Me and my wife were discussing baby names and for some reason my mind was affixed on ‘Yakob’ & ‘Yohan’ (assuming 2 baby boys do come into our world; haven’t made up my mind on baby girl names as yet). [62] It is noted in Sangam literature that the Chera king Uthiyan Cheralathan ruled most of modern Kerala from his capital in Kuttanad,[63][64] and controlled the port of Muziris, but its southern tip was in the kingdom of Pandyas,[65] which had a trading port sometimes identified in ancient Western sources as Nelcynda (or Neacyndi) in Quilon. Because I used to observe the feast of St. James as the feast of my patron, We have a list of popular girls names for your delight at https://www.htae.net/checklist/popular-girls-names/558/. Oommen is the shortened version of Thommen which is Indianisation or... Vincent is Vinny, Vinu, any Vinci Pappachan was originated from Peter. The total growth of the farm sector has recorded a 4.39% increase in 2012–13, over a paltry 1.3% growth in the previous fiscal year. [41], Another much earlier Puranic character associated with Kerala is Mahabali, an Asura and a prototypical just king, who ruled the earth from Kerala. [58] Scholars hold that Keralaputra is an alternate name of the Cheras, the first dominant dynasty based in Kerala. It was the first technology park in India[235][236] and with the inauguration of the Thejaswini complex on 22 February 2007, Technopark became the largest IT Park in India. Tags: ancestryfamilyfamily treegenealogygenealogy databasegenerationskerala christian namesmalayalam namesoriginreligionrootssyrian christiantradition. [283] Palakkad district is generally referred to as the Gateway of Kerala, due to the presence of the Palakkad Gap in the Western Ghats, through which the northern (Malabar) and southern (Travancore) parts of Kerala are connected to the rest of India via road and rail. [214] A study commissioned by the Kerala State Planning Board, suggested that the state look for other reliable sources of income, instead of relying on remittances to finance its expenditure. [18][19] The state topped in the country to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals according to the annual report of NITI Aayog published in 2019. Elephants have been an integral part of the culture of the state. [169] Mean annual temperatures range from 25.0–27.5 °C in the coastal lowlands to 20.0–22.5 °C in the eastern highlands. [56]:110 41 of Kerala's west-flowing rivers,[140] and 3 of its east-flowing ones originate in this region. Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiri was another religious figure who composed Narayaniyam, a collection of verses in praise of the Hindu God Krishna. and Multinational corporations like KPMG, Ernst & Young, EXL Service, Etisalat DB Telecom, Nielsen Audio, Xerox ACS, Tata ELXSI etc. [119][120][121] The company forged tributary alliances with Kochi in 1791 and Travancore in 1795. [147], Kerala's western coastal belt is relatively flat compared to the eastern region,[56]:33 and is criss-crossed by a network of interconnected brackish canals, lakes, estuaries,[148] and rivers known as the Kerala Backwaters. Padmanabhapuram Palace and the Mattancherry Palace are two nearby heritage sites. [376] People in Kerala experience elevated incidence of cancers, liver and kidney diseases. [443][444] It was developed to support ICT enabled education for schools in the state. [55][56]:79 Kerala's spices attracted ancient Babylonians, Assyrians and Egyptians to the Malabar Coast in the 3rd and 2nd millennia BCE. This was the result of Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma's popularisation of the genre in the 19th century. When you see a series of old petals running across the necklace, ... As the name suggests, this Kerala pattern ornaments has a number of coins strung together with Goddess Lakshmi, the symbol of wealth and prosperity, encrypted on each coin. [first published in 2002; 3rd edn.]. According to the Constitution of India, Kerala has a parliamentary system of representative democracy; universal suffrage is granted to residents. [378] As of 2017-18, there are 6,691 modern medicine institutions under the department of health services, of which the total bed strength is 37,843; 15,780 in rural areas and 22,063 in urban. The name Kerala has an uncertain etymology. Hovering your mouse over the english equivalents will give the extended meanings of the respective names. It is one of the country's oldest state-run public bus transport services. [466] Processions often include traditional music such as Panchari melam or Panchavadyam. [248] A package of ₹2.5 million (US$35,000) was declared for each of the cities to develop service level improvement plan (SLIP), a plan for better functioning of the local urban bodies in the cities of Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Kochi, Thrissur, Kozhikode, and Palakkad. 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