Portrait Kerala

by Aruna Nambiar & Saibal Das, Roopesh Pai/Jithendra M/Joshy manjummel/Manoj Vasudevan (Illustrator)

Ensconed in south-west corner of India,Kerala enjoys all the blessings of nature - a long coastline,rugged mountains,serpentine rivers,sparkiling waterfalls,dense forests,serene backwaters,lush plains,a copious monsoon and plenty of sunshine.It's history is painted in the brushstrokes of myriad cultures.It's society is interwoven with the threads of many faiths.It's people are rooted in ritual and tradition while being among the foremost in the world in development indices such as male to female ratio,literacy,life expectancy and quality of life.Kerala has attracted people from all over the world since the time merchants sailed to it's shores drawn by the promise of a rich spice trade.Today,it is one of the fastest growing tourism destinations in the world.Travellers come here, drawn by it's unmatched natural beauty,its rich culture,its ayurvedic treatments and its fabulous resorts. Portrait Keral goes behind the visage to presnt the real kerala.The shapes and contours of it's exquisite land.The essence of it's diverse people.The spirtuality that coursed through the veins of daily life.The evolution of it's performing arts.The science behind alternative medicine.The exotic flavours of its cuisine.The very soul of the state.Portrait Kerala unvieils the state in all its glory - its unmatched natural beauty and fascinating history,its distinctive people and unique traditions,its colourful arts and vibrant festivals and its unrivalled array of cuisines.Revel in over 250 world class photgraphs.Read about every facet of the state.And taste some of the magic that is Kerala..

203 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2007