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Famously known as God’s own country, Kerala is among the most beautiful states in India. It was founded on 1st November 1956 and is the 21st largest state in India in terms of area. Kerala is known for its coconuts, backwaters and spices. Every state in India has unique symbols that are significant to each state and showcase its growth and culture. Kerala’s symbols are connected culturally to the state and depict the people’s values and heritage.
State Banner of Kerala
Kerala’s state symbol is used by the Kerala government to display the state in all official correspondences. Two elephants defend the national and state emblems in the logo. The current Kerala emblem is now a modified depiction of the Empire of Travancore’s Royal Coat of Arms. In its imperial crest, the state insignia depicts two elephants defending the Imperial Sree Padmanabha’s shanku (conch). The banner depicts the state emblem in a white field.
As is customary in most Indian states, the crest is adorned with a wreath bearing India’s national emblem—the Sarnath Lion Capital. The words “Brihad-Aranyaka” are etched below the sheath in Sanskrit in the Devanagari language, which translates to “May light cast away the darkness.” Kerala’s present flag was introduced in 1960 after the Central Government overthrew the communist government and Pattom A. Thanu Pillai’s administration came to power.
Emblem of Kerala
Two elephants defend the national and state emblems in the logo. The state emblem is Lord Sri Padmanabha’s conch shell, while the national badge is Ashoka’s Lion Capital.
State Bird of Kerala
The Great Indian Hornbill has been taken as the state bird of Kerala, probably because of its endangered state. One of the biggest members of the hornbill family is the Great Hornbill, sometimes known as the Great Pied Hornbill or the Great Indian Hornbill. The Indian subcontinent and various southern parts of Asia are home to this species. Its overall size has become a significant part of many different tribes and rituals. The large hornbill is a long-lived bird that can live in captivity for approximately 50 years. It is primarily a frugivore, but it will feed on small animals, reptiles, and birds when the opportunity arises.
State Animal of Kerala
The Indian elephant is among the three main Asian elephant subspecies native to mainland Asia. The Asian elephant has now been categorised as endangered since 1986, owing to a 50% drop in the natural population between the 1930s and 1940s. Habitat loss, degradation, and fragmentation are all threats to the Asian elephant.
Kerala has around 700 tamed elephants in addition to a significant population of wild elephants. Temples and individuals possess the majority of them. Elephants are utilised for religious rites in and around temples and shrines and as labour in timber yards. In Kerala, many important temples have elephants, many of which were donated by devotees. Elephants are an important part of the Guruvayur temple’s ritual worship, which includes over 60 elephants.
State Fish of Kerala
The green chromide is a cichlid fish native to fresh and saltwater habitats in regions of India, including Kerala, Goa, Odisha’s Chilika Lake, and Sri Lanka. Banded pearl spot, pearl spot cichlid, and striped chromide are some of the other names for this fish. The karimeen is the local name for it in Kerala. It is known as the ‘Pappan or pappa’ in Tamilnadu.
State Tree of Kerala
Kerala, a state on India’s southwest coast, is known for its coconut cultivation, which is vital to the region’s economy and culture. Kerala is also named after it, with “Kera” meaning “coconut tree” and “Alam” meaning “land,” resulting in the phrase “Land of Coconut Trees.” The local Malayalam language gave rise to words like copra and coir.
It accounted for 68% of overall production in India by the late 1970s, and 899,198 hectares were reportedly under cultivation at one point. Kerala now produces around 45% of India’s coconuts, with the southern Indian provinces and Kerala’s neighbours accounting for 92% of the overall production.
State Fruit of Kerala
The Kerala government chose jackfruit as the officially recognised fruit in 2018 to recognise its unique status. Although there are many different types of jackfruit, they are divided into two groups in Kerala: varikka and koozha. The varikka’s flesh is firm, while koozha fruits are soft on ripening. The jackfruit has been cultivated for centuries in Kerala as well as other southern states, and it’s even mentioned in Sangam literature. According to archaeological evidence, jackfruit was first farmed in India between 3,000 and 6,000 years ago.
State Flower of Kerala
Kerala’s state flower is the golden shower tree. The flowers are symbolic of Kerala’s Vishu festival, and the tree was featured on a 20-rupee stamp. The tree is also commonly grown in Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka, where it is known by the Sinhala name Ehela.
Conclusion
The state of Kerala is among the unique states in the country rich in culture and heritage. This culture is preserved by the state government and its people by providing appropriate honour through its state symbols and emblem as well as spreading awareness of these in the state.
