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If you need to know about the innermost rhythm of kerala's village life, come,visit the hi ranges,not just munnàr but other hilly locations on the southern ghuts There are so many beautiful locations in the vindhya range which are not famous but so much more lovely.
Actually, Kerala has one of the oldest Christian communities in the world that dates back to the 1st century, believed to be formed by the evangelisation efforts of St Thomas himself, and it is also the largest Easter church. So Christianity in Kerala is not found solely because of the European influence. That is why the Kerala Christians have their own traditions and customs and they are more similar to the Indian traditions than western. They also have their own cuisine called the Syrian Christian cuisine.
That's so interesting! It's so odd they don't mention this on the tours, it seems like sort of a big thing to leave out 🤔. I'm going to be doing even more research, the history is really amazing, thank you! 🙏🏻🇮🇳
Hmm yea, to be honest for people in Kerala it’s just normal or is something that doesn’t need to be specially explained. Christianity, Hinduism and islam has been coexisting since forever( the first church in 1st AD and the first mosque in 7th AD and temples since BC), and each sect having distinct lifestyles and dialects of their own and yet living harmonious. Only in the recent times people started realising what the west really assumes of them. Most of the western churches don’t even know that India has Christians and think they brought Christianity to india where they themselves were not Christians up until the 5th century. I am glad I could explain a bit of the history. Have a pleasant trip 😄
Loll 1st century your sayings is like Jesus came from Jerusalem to Kerala🤣. Kerala is still a Hindu land, land of Hinduism. Christianity came from portuguese invaders or as you guys claiming 52AD or 1st AD whatsoever, landed and converted either intentionally or unintentionally or thorough influence, still it’s perceived as the Christianity came from outsiders to India, no matter at what year it came.
@@Get.Lost.TravelDon’t believe them Christianity came to this Hindu land from European invaders like 15th century Portuguese invaded kerala first and started occupying & spreading Christianity around the Kerala state. 1st century is a joke bro.
Kerala: It has a significant history of balancing many religions. You have Hindus, Muslims and Christians living side by side w/o issues. -Some churches are way older than the Europeans who arrived in the 1500s. There is a long history of ancient Christians. -There are ancient mosques (as old as the religion itself). -Kerala was a hub of the spice trade in ancient times (2000 years ago). -The most valuable temple in the world which resides in India. -Good tea estates, incredible backwaters (have to rent a boat and stay for a few days, private bath and bed with a personal chef), fantastic beaches, nature resorts, treehouse stays, hiking the mountains. -Kathakali and Kalaripayattu.
Sir, The 1st century and 2nd century European travelers specifically refers to the capital of 'Keralaputhra' in Sanskrit (i.e Kaelobothras, Keprobothras etc in Greek) as situated 20 stadia (3 km) inland from the sea-coast or in present day Kerala in which the port city of 'Muziris' (i.e Kodungallur) on the banks of the river 'Pseudostomus' (i.e Periyar river) as situated therefore it was also referred to as 'Jangli, Shinkali, Gingaleh etc' by the Foreign Travelers since the 10th Century C.E after the native Malayalam word 'Changalazhi' as denoting the Estuary at Kodungallur hence the Earliest extant Kerala literary works itself refers to the port city of 'Kodungallur' (i.e Muziris in Greek) on the banks of the river Periyar (i.e Pseudostomus in Greek) as the 'Nripapuri' (i.e Capital) of the Kerala king titled as 'Keraladhinatha, Keraladhishvara etc' in Sanskrit (i.e Keralaputhra) in Kerala history For Example: Kerala is not only the country, but also the Kshathriya-king inhabiting the country" - Vaarthika of Kaathyayana pre-3rd Century B.C The Periyar river and its tributaries in Malayalam was known as 'Mahanadhi, Choorni, Marudhvritha, Nau (chalakkudi river) etc' in Sanskrit and the royal family of Mahodayapuram (i.e Makkothayar-Pattanam in Malayalam) titled as belonging to the 'Keralakula' (i.e Kerala-Dynasty) was known as 'Bahuvyapthi' meaning 'having great expansion' (i.e Perum-Padarppu in Malayalam) in the Sanskrit works of Kerala until the 14th Century C.E among which the port-town of Kochi (i.e Gosrinagara in Sanskrit) referred to as 'Cocym' by the Foreign Travelers since the 15th Century C.E was the property of the 'Elaya Thavazhi' referred to as 'Narayana Varma, Govindha Varma, Rama Varma etc' until the 15th Century C.E or since Pre-Portuguese Period in Kerala (Malabar) history. The term 'Keshavan, Kashu, Ashudham etc' in Malayalam are also written as 'Keyavan, Kayu, Ayitham etc' in the inscriptions and similarly, the term 'Muyirikodu' in the inscription is to be read as 'Mushirikodu'. (I.e Muziris in Greek) aka 'Changalazhi' in Malayalam until the 14th Century C.E (i.e Jangli, Shinkali, Gingaleh etc) There is an agreement known as 'Muziris-Papyrus' from the 2nd Century C.E which documents the trade agreement between Muziris (i.e Kodungallur) and Alexandria and similarly, the port-cities of Kerala were at the height of its prosperity with trade relations from all over the world since the 1st Century C.E to the medieval period of Indian history. For Example: “Among all the places in the world I have seen none equal to the Port of Alexandria except Kawlam (Kollam in Kerala) and Calicut (Kozhikodu in Kerala) in India” - Ibn Battuta (14th century C.E)
Auto rickshaw driver who waited for you is a real one! Lot of sweet rickshaw wallas in India. Living in Mumbai all my life, sometimes the most pure conversations I have had were with Rickshaw drivers, Paan shop owners, random sweepers, and my building watchmen.
Right? Very cool of him! I definitely had a few really amazing drivers in India, I imagine they must just meet so many people, I'm sure they all have amazing stories!
Welcome to India! We don't call them "Tuk Tuk" here. We call them Auto Rickshaw. Thank you for showing the world that India is more than the Golden Triangle and the Taj Mahal!
Thank you!! Yes, I know! I actually mention that in a previous India video. It's just a bit of a mouthful, plus I prefer to say "tuktuk" so I'll keep going with that 😂 Thank you for watching!
@@Get.Lost.Travel We call them "Auto" in short and everyone understands! So there you go. Made it bitesize for you! Eg: Where can I get an "Auto" in this area?
@@Get.Lost.Travel If you ask for a 'TukTuk', no one would understand. They'd probably think you're one of those eccentric foreigners who have chosen to visit during the Monsoons 😀 Say 'Auto' or as the locals say, "OTTO"
@@Get.Lost.Travel The tomb of St. Thomas the Apostle is actually located in Mylapore, India, which confirms that he indeed visited and preached in this region. This is a significant piece of history that shows Christianity in Kerala has its roots dating back to the 1st century, long before European influence.
There was trade route between Rome and Kochi... Lots of Jews lived in kochi..Lot of synagogues are here.. Even one of the famous street here named as jew street... ☝🏻️☝🏻️... St Thomas can easily reach here through those ships trading with Kochi.. Muzaris port archeological evidences are lot here to support all these things🤷🏻♂️
Places to visit in kochi Kadamakudy islands, Kumbalangy, Light house beach, Fort Kochi walk way, Lulu mall, Cherai beach, kuzhipalli beach,marine drive, queens way Cafes to check out- Kashi art cafe, Pandal cafe, David hall cafe, French toast- fort kochi, Fress tress-edappaly. Hotels to stay - better book in 4star or five star hotels for comfort and safety (from marriot to hyaat is there in kochi almost 20+ four nd five star hotels available) Restaurants to try- Casava marriot kochi, Seagull fortkochi, brunton boatyard,rice boat by taj, If you wanna try other food cuisines- sethi da dhaba for north indian, alreem for arabic and also you can try toddy and local sea food cuisine from nettoor toddy shapp
the third church you mentioned Coonan Kurish church is where the Coonan oath took place. the oath was against Portuguese control over Christians in Kerala. when Portuguese first landed in Kerala, they got shocked by seeing Christian community in Kerala. but Christians in Kerala were following eastern tradition. so, Portuguese tried to control Christain community and tried to bring them under pope. so, some Christians stood against it and took the oath in that church. that's why that church is called Coonan Kurish church.
@@Get.Lost.Travel The Syriac Christians of Kerala were forced into Catholicism by the Synod of Diamper in 1599. The Portuguese fanatics convinced the local king to allow it. 50 years later, the Dutch defeated the Portuguese and the local Christians grabbed the opportunity to declare that they will no longer obey the Europeans and their Catholic church, and the oath was done by holding to a large cross which bent -- koonan kurishu means bent cross.
u know one thing kerala is most cleaned state in india and top literacy rate state and first digital state .. its not like north india , kerala is a gem u need minimum 1 year to visit all places...... few places must visit is .....fort kochi , varkala cliff , munnar , wagmon , athirapally waterfalls , alapuzha back waters , manro island , kovalam beach , jadayu bird statue , palakad villages , kochi cities , Trivandrum biggest lulu mall in asia , malapar region so many things its north kerala also so many things
@@abhishekv4881 🤣🤣i am keralite i know how much clean my state is🤣🤣 yeah better than some northern states, still dirty roadsides and dirty beaches, and no public toilets,
Hi Mate, Being a Kochi lover from tamilnadu. You have missed some flavours If possible make a note and try it on next time 1) Loafer Corner Cafe which is at back of arches 2) Francis 3) Pandhal Cafe 4) Hotel Seagull (definetly for dinner) 5)Kayees Rahmathulla Cafe, Nooriya Hotel, Hotel city star (For local food)
If you go to Malayattoor in kerala.. You can see where st. Thomas formed his first church its a pilgrimage site nowadays during Easter you could see millions of peeps for pilgrimage carrying big wooden cross and all
@@Get.Lost.Travel but i warn you weeks before Easter is usually chaotic, especially on good Friday, roads will be blocked for miles.. So if you ever try visiting during last week try renting a bike or scooty so you will able to skip road block.. Plus you have to hike 2-3 hrs over a hill to reach that church
Appreciate your cinematography, colour grading, editing and research. It's very evident how much you put your effort into making these videos. And special thanks for trying to understand our culture in dept than mere grassroot level. You deserve more subs.👍🏾
You should try kerala cuisines which is filled with Fishes, Beef, chicken and pork. And Don't miss Porotta and Beef also Toddy and Pork+karimeen fry with kappa
St Thomas or popularly called the doubting Thomas, one of the 12 Disciples of Jesus Christ, came here in 52 AD and established the First Church here in Kerala. So Christianity here dates back almost to the 1st century AD. We have Syrian Christians here who were the first Christians when St Thomas established his Church here. He was martyred in St Thomas Mount in Chennai, Tamilnadu. Portuguese came here and set up Roman Catholic Church by 1500 A D. Syrian Christians follow the Eastern Rites whereas the Roman Catholics follow the Latin Rites. Now there is an ongoing feud here between the followers of Eastern and Latin Rites as there is a move to make all rites into the Latin one. Several Church Leaders and Laity are divided over the issue in Kochi.
Why spreading misinformation buddy. The feud is within the syro Malabar catholic Church which is an eastern catholic church. Between some priests and laity in Syro Malabar Archdiocese of Ernakulam Angamaly with their church leadership. They don't want to accept the synodal way of holy mass. The Latin or the Roman catholic church in Kerala doesn't have any role in this issue. There is no move to make all rites to latin as u mentioned. Leave the Roman catholics alone.
If you are interested you can visit Nadamel Marth Mariam Church in Thrippunithura, Kochi.This Church is a great example of religious harmony existed in Kerala even before centuries.Nadamel Marth Mariam Church in is a 12th-century built church in Tripunithura, Kochi , India. It belongs to the Malankara Jacobite Syriac Orthodox Church.Nadamel Church was founded in the 12th Century(even centuries before the arrival of Porchughese )on land donated by Valamthuruthy Bhattathiri the Hindu King of Kochi. The Archetecture of this church is a fusion of Kerala Archetecture and Church Archetecture..Nadamel church was patronised by the Cochin royal family. Whenever a new heir ascended the throne (on the 11th day after the demise of the departed monarch) he would make an offering called sharkara thattu veypu in person at the church. It was customary for the Royal Highnesses of Cochin to meet the bishops and leaders of the Syrian Christian community at the church building to the south of this church.
Sooo interesting! Honestly the religious history in Kerala/Kochi is truly fascinating I could (and will continue) to just read so much about it. Thank you for this, I hope to visit that church one day as well! 🙏🏻
am also a christian believer from kerala bro... Christianity in Kerala is older than Europe, with some evidence suggesting that the Apostle Thomas visited the Kerala coast in 52 AD, which is before Europeans arrived in South Asia.
St. Francis C. S. I. church (vasco da gama church) is the first European church in India built in 1503. That's where I go for service every Sunday... I'm a member of the church... That's where my parents met and where I was baptised!
7:16 Nice Bollywood moment you had there. 😆 I could definitely see how Kochi will become a popular tourist destination. It seems like they're getting ready for it. Kochi is also a prefecture in Japan so I'm wasn't that surprised to find out that it has a Chinese name origin.
😂 Love a Bollywood moment. And yeah! I'm not sure that "Kochi" is of Chinese origin, but I know that the alternative name "Cochin" is! They sort of use both interchangeably.
Correction- Before Christianity arrived in 1500s by Portuguese missionaries, it arrived by apostle St Thomas (1/12 discipes) at around 50 AD (which is the same time it arrived in Europe. In addition out of the #3 KINGS who came (from EAST) to visit baby jesus in Bethlehem (Israel), one of them was from India as well (another being from Persia(Iran)
Hi, anyone here who lives in kochi, i have an exam in aster medcity hospital.can anyone suggest ,in which hotel i can stay? I will travel from Bangladesh,thank you
@@Get.Lost.Travel Yeah it is. These things are famous and sold everywhere in Araku. Just don't go from November to February. You can't drive or go anywhere in all that damn fog. Araku is a family/group Hill Station resort, not so attractive for solo travellers except writers and poets.
india is not chaotic in most places as its mostly rural visit places like coorg, mankulam, mamalakandam, ooty, kodaikanal, aizwal, cherrapunji, pobitaro, nameri, tawang, corbett, kasauni, munshiyari, sangla, sojha, kargil, mahbalipuram, south goa and many more.
Yeah, that makes sense! I imagine anywhere rural. Unfortunately those places are just harder to reach than cities for foreigners, so I'm glad I got to see some of Kerala!
Excuse me, St. Thomas one of disciples of Jesus came to Kerala in AD52 and that`s the beginning of Christian Community in India and he was murdered in Tamilnadu, India. Not the europeans started christianity in India.:) Please don`t spread lies
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*Tuktuk! And actually, yes it is a Tuktuk! It's just called different things in different places. Just like in the UK they might call a toilet a "Loo" and we would never do that in the US. Doesn't mean it's wrong, just different regional term for the same thing
Bro didn't visit half the cochi and there's still lot more like alapuzha, kozhikode, munnar, trivadrum and wayanad they I guess will give better experience than kochi
Right? I mean I paid him for the whole day, and once we got started we didn't add any additional hours. So ultimately I did pay him for it, and he got to save some gas. So I think he made out OK!
Kerala, a state renowned for its rich cultural tapestry, has a long history of religious and ideological assimilation. This southern Indian state boasts the distinction of being home to the first synagogue, church, and mosque in India. Its openness to diverse beliefs and philosophies has also made it a fertile ground for political experimentation. In 1957, Kerala made history by becoming the first state in India probably in all over the world to elect a Communist government through a democratic ballot, marking a significant milestone in the country's political landscape.
Christianity aint here because of the Europeans lol...Christianity in Europe and Kerala spread around the same time...same goes for islam... it's cuz Kerala was like the trading centre for many countries...(you can also gind the Roman coins here)
I believe it! Personally I don't drive much, and definitely am not comfortable driving internationally, so I personally rely on these sorts of tours and locals. But you're right!
There are different types of Christians in Kerala. Major type of Christian, s in Kerala are Catholic( 3 type of Catholics -Syro Malabar, Malankara Catholic and Latin Catholic ),Syrian Orthadox or Syrian Jacobite, Christian,s, Anglican Church Christians and Protestant, s.Syrian Orthadox or Syrian Jacobite,(which uses west syriac in their prayer's )belongs to Oriental Orthadox Christian family which was not present in Europe until recent migration, s happened from middle east. The Syro malabar Catholic church uses east syriac litrurgy which is totally different from the latin litrurgy used by Catholics in western Europe.As per belief Christianity was started by St thomas in ad 52 in Kerala which was one of the trading hub at that time . Kerala has Jewish Presence's at that time itself.But we don't have a solid proof weather St Thomas came in Kerala or not. But between 3rd and 5 th century there are proof that christianity was established in india.These christians were under Church of the east centered in Iraq which uses east syriac litrurgy. The Importance's of this Syriac language is it is a dialect of Aramaya language which jesus Christ used to spoke. In Christianity there are mainly three type of Litrurgycal traditions are their 1)latin litrurgy 2)Greek litrurgy 3)Syriac litrurgy.The 3rd litrugical tradition is present now a day's in Kerala and some middle eastern counties only. Actually Porchughese brought Catholic church to Kerala in 15 th century . They try to impose latin litrurgy to Kerala Christian, s When a syrian orthadox bishop named ahntulla was killed by porchughese in chennai while he was comming to Kerala,which eventually ends in the split of church. rejected Catholic belief and joined Syrian Orthadox Church centered in syria.. To bring them back vatican itself takes initiative and made negotiations. At last Vatican tells that you can continue in Catholic church by following syriac traditions. Those who rejected joined Syriac orthadox church.Later British missionaries brought Anglican Christianity or Protestant Christianity to Kerala.. Kerala SyrianChristian, s have their own traditional dressing style(Chattayum Mundum), artform(Margamkali ), etc which are totaly keralite in culture.
Sheeeeessssshhhh! Well firstly, thank you for taking the time to type this out. I'm pretty sure I'm more confused now than I was before I read it, this history is ✨complex✨ but very interesting!
Modern Kochi is designed by British in 1923 their dreamegacity after Singapore.They created Willindon Island in Cochin harbourmouth which is assumed finest natural harbour in the world.In Cochin they built International seaport,Railways,Roadways,airport,Boatjetties etc. all multimodel trasportations modes within 1 km radials only place in the world that time,connected to London with passerngers and cargo!Enviaged a New Singapore like megacity in this little kerala.After.indipendence Kerala lost a future megacity like Honkong or Shanghai due to negligence by Northindian leaders of Indipendent India,still this neglect continues .....blind new administrators of modern India! and only loss of Kerala!😂😂
Negligence of north India? Bro you voted communist and they never allow industrial development. That's why Kerala have high unemployment and goes to other states and countries.
Christianity is the major factor behind kerala's literacy in comparison with other states and its lower superstitious beleifs. Actually christianity played a major role in the socio economic development in kerala. with just 18 % of the christian population, the most educational institutions from colleges to play schools are christian management. Infact, kerala was a land of many demonic and barbaric beleifs ranging from oppressive caste system and sati (burning of women with their deceased husband) to untouchability. Christianity offered educational and healthcare to every human being irrespective of their religious and economic backgrounds and uplifted the society as a whole.
"IIn Malabar (Kerala) the women lead in everything. Exceptional cleanliness is apparent everywhere and there is the greatest impetus to learning" - Swami Vivekananda. The Kerala school of Mathematics since at least the 14th Century as well as the Medicinal knowledge of the Kerala physicians since at least the 17th Century has made a number of contributions to the modern scientific fields and similarly, the port-cities of the Kerala Hindu kings were at the height of its prosperity with trade relations from all over the world since the 1st Century C.E to the medieval period of Indian history. For Example: “Among all the places in the world I have seen none equal to the Port of Alexandria except Kawlam (Kollam in Kerala) and Calicut (Kozhikodu in Kerala) in India” - Ibn Battuta (14th century C.E)
@@Nithin90 any level of glorifiying can never hide the facts infact there may be some that may be initiated by the hindus, i am not saying that hindus in kerala was never into education. but such a widespread distribution of education was possible only because of christian schools and colleges. if you go through 2 centuries before, only the upper caste were allowed in those schools. it was exclusive to the higher caste people. it is not development. infact still many cannot uproot their caste privilage or racist thoughts from their minds and christians did it not just for christians, rather for everyone . since you maybe a hindu it is natural to look into the hindu history of educational services, but unfortunately sir, it is negligible in respect to mass education. we all know hoe conservative is India today, and it require just common sense to imagine how it was during the medevial periods. all these formality sayings of great people cannot hide the facts.
Bro went to Kerala. Bro failed mission successfully 😅 food culture in Kerala is entirely different from the rest of India. Next time head down to Alleppey and take a tour of the backwaters. Find someone who knows a good toddy shop and try the food there.
Yes we need more waste management , bin collection , pavements for walking on the side of roads , less corruption , more jobs for people etc. Kerala is having a significant brain drain all the people leaving for jobs . It could become bihar in 50yrs lol
@@Googolplexian01 Yes it can serve as a role model but being a Keralite we still have all the same problems an neighbouring states just at a smaller level . There are still parts of Kerala that look like slums so yh. Our Indian mentality is that we cant take criticism tho, when a foreigner says our streets dirty we insult them back like ok insult them back after we disproved them and created a solution. With this mentality we cant move forward like other countries.
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Try the Capital City of Trivandrum as well , nxt tym u in Kerala. Also Munnar and Alappuzha along with Calicut and Thrissur!!
@@Get.Lost.Travel Bro, you are doing so good. You have good content, love your videos ❤️. We keralites will be happy to see you again in Kerala 💕
Also did you go to Jew Town? The Romans were trading in Kerala for spices during the Roman empire
The temple that said entry for 'Hindus only' At 5:18 , I just went there yesterday😅
If you need to know about the innermost rhythm of kerala's village life, come,visit the hi ranges,not just munnàr but other hilly locations on the southern ghuts
There are so many beautiful locations in the vindhya range which are not famous but so much more lovely.
Actually, Kerala has one of the oldest Christian communities in the world that dates back to the 1st century, believed to be formed by the evangelisation efforts of St Thomas himself, and it is also the largest Easter church. So Christianity in Kerala is not found solely because of the European influence. That is why the Kerala Christians have their own traditions and customs and they are more similar to the Indian traditions than western. They also have their own cuisine called the Syrian Christian cuisine.
That's so interesting! It's so odd they don't mention this on the tours, it seems like sort of a big thing to leave out 🤔. I'm going to be doing even more research, the history is really amazing, thank you! 🙏🏻🇮🇳
Hmm yea, to be honest for people in Kerala it’s just normal or is something that doesn’t need to be specially explained. Christianity, Hinduism and islam has been coexisting since forever( the first church in 1st AD and the first mosque in 7th AD and temples since BC), and each sect having distinct lifestyles and dialects of their own and yet living harmonious.
Only in the recent times people started realising what the west really assumes of them.
Most of the western churches don’t even know that India has Christians and think they brought Christianity to india where they themselves were not Christians up until the 5th century.
I am glad I could explain a bit of the history. Have a pleasant trip 😄
@@Taaangerinehey thanks for explaining that
Loll 1st century your sayings is like Jesus came from Jerusalem to Kerala🤣. Kerala is still a Hindu land, land of Hinduism. Christianity came from portuguese invaders or as you guys claiming 52AD or 1st AD whatsoever, landed and converted either intentionally or unintentionally or thorough influence, still it’s perceived as the Christianity came from outsiders to India, no matter at what year it came.
@@Get.Lost.TravelDon’t believe them Christianity came to this Hindu land from European invaders like 15th century Portuguese invaded kerala first and started occupying & spreading Christianity around the Kerala state. 1st century is a joke bro.
Kerala:
It has a significant history of balancing many religions. You have Hindus, Muslims and Christians living side by side w/o issues.
-Some churches are way older than the Europeans who arrived in the 1500s. There is a long history of ancient Christians.
-There are ancient mosques (as old as the religion itself).
-Kerala was a hub of the spice trade in ancient times (2000 years ago).
-The most valuable temple in the world which resides in India.
-Good tea estates, incredible backwaters (have to rent a boat and stay for a few days, private bath and bed with a personal chef), fantastic beaches, nature resorts, treehouse stays, hiking the mountains.
-Kathakali and Kalaripayattu.
It's pretty amazing! 🙏🏻
Sir, The 1st century and 2nd century European travelers specifically refers to the capital of 'Keralaputhra' in Sanskrit (i.e Kaelobothras, Keprobothras etc in Greek) as situated 20 stadia (3 km) inland from the sea-coast or in present day Kerala in which the port city of 'Muziris' (i.e Kodungallur) on the banks of the river 'Pseudostomus' (i.e Periyar river) as situated therefore it was also referred to as 'Jangli, Shinkali, Gingaleh etc' by the Foreign Travelers since the 10th Century C.E after the native Malayalam word 'Changalazhi' as denoting the Estuary at Kodungallur hence the Earliest extant Kerala literary works itself refers to the port city of 'Kodungallur' (i.e Muziris in Greek) on the banks of the river Periyar (i.e Pseudostomus in Greek) as the 'Nripapuri' (i.e Capital) of the Kerala king titled as 'Keraladhinatha, Keraladhishvara etc' in Sanskrit (i.e Keralaputhra) in Kerala history
For Example:
Kerala is not only the country, but also the Kshathriya-king inhabiting the country" - Vaarthika of Kaathyayana pre-3rd Century B.C
The Periyar river and its tributaries in Malayalam was known as 'Mahanadhi, Choorni, Marudhvritha, Nau (chalakkudi river) etc' in Sanskrit and the royal family of Mahodayapuram (i.e Makkothayar-Pattanam in Malayalam) titled as belonging to the 'Keralakula' (i.e Kerala-Dynasty) was known as 'Bahuvyapthi' meaning 'having great expansion' (i.e Perum-Padarppu in Malayalam) in the Sanskrit works of Kerala until the 14th Century C.E among which the port-town of Kochi (i.e Gosrinagara in Sanskrit) referred to as 'Cocym' by the Foreign Travelers since the 15th Century C.E was the property of the 'Elaya Thavazhi' referred to as 'Narayana Varma, Govindha Varma, Rama Varma etc' until the 15th Century C.E or since Pre-Portuguese Period in Kerala (Malabar) history.
The term 'Keshavan, Kashu, Ashudham etc' in Malayalam are also written as 'Keyavan, Kayu, Ayitham etc' in the inscriptions and similarly, the term 'Muyirikodu' in the inscription is to be read as 'Mushirikodu'. (I.e Muziris in Greek) aka 'Changalazhi' in Malayalam until the 14th Century C.E (i.e Jangli, Shinkali, Gingaleh etc)
There is an agreement known as 'Muziris-Papyrus' from the 2nd Century C.E which documents the trade agreement between Muziris (i.e Kodungallur) and Alexandria and similarly, the port-cities of Kerala were at the height of its prosperity with trade relations from all over the world since the 1st Century C.E to the medieval period of Indian history.
For Example:
“Among all the places in the world I have seen none equal to the Port of Alexandria except Kawlam (Kollam in Kerala) and Calicut (Kozhikodu in Kerala) in India” - Ibn Battuta (14th century C.E)
Auto rickshaw driver who waited for you is a real one! Lot of sweet rickshaw wallas in India. Living in Mumbai all my life, sometimes the most pure conversations I have had were with Rickshaw drivers, Paan shop owners, random sweepers, and my building watchmen.
Right? Very cool of him! I definitely had a few really amazing drivers in India, I imagine they must just meet so many people, I'm sure they all have amazing stories!
Welcome to India! We don't call them "Tuk Tuk" here. We call them Auto Rickshaw. Thank you for showing the world that India is more than the Golden Triangle and the Taj Mahal!
Thank you!! Yes, I know! I actually mention that in a previous India video. It's just a bit of a mouthful, plus I prefer to say "tuktuk" so I'll keep going with that 😂 Thank you for watching!
@@Get.Lost.Travel We call them "Auto" in short and everyone understands! So there you go. Made it bitesize for you!
Eg: Where can I get an "Auto" in this area?
@@Get.Lost.Travel If you ask for a 'TukTuk', no one would understand. They'd probably think you're one of those eccentric foreigners who have chosen to visit during the Monsoons 😀 Say 'Auto' or as the locals say, "OTTO"
Christianity came to India (Kerala) through ST. Thomas, way before European influence.
So interesting!
@@Get.Lost.Travel The tomb of St. Thomas the Apostle is actually located in Mylapore, India, which confirms that he indeed visited and preached in this region. This is a significant piece of history that shows Christianity in Kerala has its roots dating back to the 1st century, long before European influence.
There was trade route between Rome and Kochi... Lots of Jews lived in kochi..Lot of synagogues are here.. Even one of the famous street here named as jew street... ☝🏻️☝🏻️... St Thomas can easily reach here through those ships trading with Kochi.. Muzaris port archeological evidences are lot here to support all these things🤷🏻♂️
Places to visit in kochi
Kadamakudy islands, Kumbalangy, Light house beach, Fort Kochi walk way, Lulu mall, Cherai beach, kuzhipalli beach,marine drive, queens way
Cafes to check out-
Kashi art cafe, Pandal cafe, David hall cafe, French toast- fort kochi, Fress tress-edappaly.
Hotels to stay
- better book in 4star or five star hotels for comfort and safety (from marriot to hyaat is there in kochi almost 20+ four nd five star hotels available)
Restaurants to try-
Casava marriot kochi, Seagull fortkochi, brunton boatyard,rice boat by taj,
If you wanna try other food cuisines- sethi da dhaba for north indian, alreem for arabic and also you can try toddy and local sea food cuisine from nettoor toddy shapp
Love a list of rec's, thank you so much for this!!
the third church you mentioned Coonan Kurish church is where the Coonan oath took place. the oath was against Portuguese control over Christians in Kerala. when Portuguese first landed in Kerala, they got shocked by seeing Christian community in Kerala. but Christians in Kerala were following eastern tradition. so, Portuguese tried to control Christain community and tried to bring them under pope. so, some Christians stood against it and took the oath in that church. that's why that church is called Coonan Kurish church.
That is so interesting!! Truly wow. You should be a tour guide, I would have loved that info. 🙏🏻❤️🇮🇳
Also coonan kurish means. Hunchbacked cruz.
@@Get.Lost.Travel The Syriac Christians of Kerala were forced into Catholicism by the Synod of Diamper in 1599. The Portuguese fanatics convinced the local king to allow it. 50 years later, the Dutch defeated the Portuguese and the local Christians grabbed the opportunity to declare that they will no longer obey the Europeans and their Catholic church, and the oath was done by holding to a large cross which bent -- koonan kurishu means bent cross.
No wonder Cochin was called "Queen of the Arabian Sea" centuries ago.
That's such a cool name, dang! I love it 🎉🇮🇳
Now also it's like that @@Get.Lost.Travel
7:35 say thanks to god for rainy season and enjoy my home land dear
u know one thing kerala is most cleaned state in india and top literacy rate state and first digital state .. its not like north india , kerala is a gem u need minimum 1 year to visit all places...... few places must visit is .....fort kochi , varkala cliff , munnar , wagmon , athirapally waterfalls , alapuzha back waters , manro island , kovalam beach , jadayu bird statue , palakad villages , kochi cities , Trivandrum biggest lulu mall in asia , malapar region so many things its north kerala also so many things
😂😂 clean state😂
There is so much! Definitely a lot to see, it's very cool!
@@ffpredator5214why laugh...? Kerala is far cleaner compared to north indian states. Eastern states are also clean.
@@abhishekv4881 🤣🤣i am keralite i know how much clean my state is🤣🤣 yeah better than some northern states, still dirty roadsides and dirty beaches, and no public toilets,
@@ffpredator5214 we are still a developing country bro. We didn't had half the facilities that we have today in past 10 years.
Kerala Gods own country 😊
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Hi Mate, Being a Kochi lover from tamilnadu. You have missed some flavours
If possible make a note and try it on next time
1) Loafer Corner Cafe which is at back of arches
2) Francis
3) Pandhal Cafe
4) Hotel Seagull (definetly for dinner)
5)Kayees Rahmathulla Cafe, Nooriya Hotel, Hotel city star (For local food)
Will definitely remember these for next time, thank you!
@@Get.Lost.Travel Welcome
Honestly the kochi beaches need to be cleaned 😢
That's probably true, thankfully I'm not a huge beach person myself, but they could use a little love.
Yes it is. A huge favour is doing by wind , waves and tide. Even after these helps our authorities are closing their eyes on cleaning.
If you go to Malayattoor in kerala.. You can see where st. Thomas formed his first church its a pilgrimage site nowadays during Easter you could see millions of peeps for pilgrimage carrying big wooden cross and all
Wowow that's really so cool, I would love to experience that sometime!
@@Get.Lost.Travel but i warn you weeks before Easter is usually chaotic, especially on good Friday, roads will be blocked for miles.. So if you ever try visiting during last week try renting a bike or scooty so you will able to skip road block.. Plus you have to hike 2-3 hrs over a hill to reach that church
Kerala feels best during Monsoon
It definitely has its upsides! Everything is so green also!
Appreciate your cinematography, colour grading, editing and research. It's very evident how much you put your effort into making these videos. And special thanks for trying to understand our culture in dept than mere grassroot level. You deserve more subs.👍🏾
Ah that's so kind!! I definitely put in the time, it means a lot when someone appreciates and mentions it like this, thank you so much! 🙏🏻❤️
Glad you enjoyed our City! Do Visit again !!
I really hope to!!
The food in this video 🔥 🔥
I wish I could have tried more places there!
U can @@Get.Lost.Travel
Enjoy brother..........❤...... God bless u
Thank you, to you as well!
You should try kerala cuisines which is filled with Fishes, Beef, chicken and pork. And Don't miss Porotta and Beef also Toddy and Pork+karimeen fry with kappa
Sounds great! 🤩
Are u muslim
St Thomas or popularly called the doubting Thomas, one of the 12 Disciples of Jesus Christ, came here in 52 AD and established the First Church here in Kerala. So Christianity here dates back almost to the 1st century AD. We have Syrian Christians here who were the first Christians when St Thomas established his Church here. He was martyred in St Thomas Mount in Chennai, Tamilnadu. Portuguese came here and set up Roman Catholic Church by 1500 A D. Syrian Christians follow the Eastern Rites whereas the Roman Catholics follow the Latin Rites. Now there is an ongoing feud here between the followers of Eastern and Latin Rites as there is a move to make all rites into the Latin one. Several Church Leaders and Laity are divided over the issue in Kochi.
Ah ok, so the division explains why I didn't hear anything about it while I was there. Thanks for the info!
Why spreading misinformation buddy. The feud is within the syro Malabar catholic Church which is an eastern catholic church. Between some priests and laity in Syro Malabar Archdiocese of Ernakulam Angamaly with their church leadership. They don't want to accept the synodal way of holy mass. The Latin or the Roman catholic church in Kerala doesn't have any role in this issue. There is no move to make all rites to latin as u mentioned. Leave the Roman catholics alone.
If you are interested you can visit Nadamel Marth Mariam Church in Thrippunithura, Kochi.This Church is a great example of religious harmony existed in Kerala even before centuries.Nadamel Marth Mariam Church in is a 12th-century built church in Tripunithura, Kochi , India. It belongs to the Malankara Jacobite Syriac Orthodox Church.Nadamel Church was founded in the 12th Century(even centuries before the arrival of Porchughese )on land donated by Valamthuruthy Bhattathiri the Hindu King of Kochi. The Archetecture of this church is a fusion of Kerala Archetecture and Church Archetecture..Nadamel church was patronised by the Cochin royal family. Whenever a new heir ascended the throne (on the 11th day after the demise of the departed monarch) he would make an offering called sharkara thattu veypu in person at the church. It was customary for the Royal Highnesses of Cochin to meet the bishops and leaders of the Syrian Christian community at the church building to the south of this church.
Sooo interesting! Honestly the religious history in Kerala/Kochi is truly fascinating I could (and will continue) to just read so much about it. Thank you for this, I hope to visit that church one day as well! 🙏🏻
proud to be live in kochi
You should be, it's a really beautiful and interesting place! 🙏🏻
@@Get.Lost.Travel yes
am also a christian believer from kerala bro... Christianity in Kerala is older than Europe, with some evidence suggesting that the Apostle Thomas visited the Kerala coast in 52 AD, which is before Europeans arrived in South Asia.
So I've heard! Really interesting, I've been learning so much
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സിരിപ്പിക്കല്ലേ സേട്ടാ 😂
@@adarshvelland enthuvadayy poothangeeri nee udeshichath..?
@@adarshvelland subscribed...
I really appreciate not talking shit about Kerala 🫱🏽🫲🏼. Thanks for your positive message Mate . Good luck with your travel
It was a great experience for me!! Thank you so much! 😊🙏🏻
Please go to Munnar.. super place .. my hometown.... must visit Asia's biggest cross in EZHUKUMVAYAL kurisumala...
I'll mark it down, that sounds really cool, thank you!
Not only fort kochi
You should also visit the city side of kochi like there is lulu mall,kochi metro, marine drive etc etc
I hope to have the chance next time, that sounds amazing!
St. Francis C. S. I. church (vasco da gama church) is the first European church in India built in 1503. That's where I go for service every Sunday... I'm a member of the church... That's where my parents met and where I was baptised!
Wow that's so cool! It was such an interesting place to visit!
I think u would also love munnar, kerala
I'll look into it, there is so much more I want to see!
@@Get.Lost.Travel There r alot of scenic beauties in kerala. Im sure u will love them alot
7:16 Nice Bollywood moment you had there. 😆
I could definitely see how Kochi will become a popular tourist destination. It seems like they're getting ready for it.
Kochi is also a prefecture in Japan so I'm wasn't that surprised to find out that it has a Chinese name origin.
😂 Love a Bollywood moment. And yeah! I'm not sure that "Kochi" is of Chinese origin, but I know that the alternative name "Cochin" is! They sort of use both interchangeably.
Massala chai is the best! No more coffee for me 😁
Recently doscovered your channel and sub'd for the unique reviews. Nice one!
Same, I lovveeee it! Ah thank you so much, I appreciate it! I'm so glad you're here! 😊🙏🏻
Kochi !!
It's great!!
Correction- Before Christianity arrived in 1500s by Portuguese missionaries, it arrived by apostle St Thomas (1/12 discipes) at around 50 AD (which is the same time it arrived in Europe. In addition out of the #3 KINGS who came (from EAST) to visit baby jesus in Bethlehem (Israel), one of them was from India as well (another
being from Persia(Iran)
Hi, do you need a visa to enter India with a US passport?
You do! It's pretty easy to put together, and you can do it all online. indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html That's the website link there!
Hi, anyone here who lives in kochi, i have an exam in aster medcity hospital.can anyone suggest ,in which hotel i can stay? I will travel from Bangladesh,thank you
കൊച്ചിക്കാരൻ 🔥🔥🔥
അതൊരു മനോഹരമായ സ്ഥലമാണ്!
@@Get.Lost.Travel google translate 😁😁😁😁
Bro' try Araku valley hill station, 100 miles from Visakhapatnam. All the fog, coffees, teas, Bamboo chickens (steamed) and chocolate you want! 😂
Oh man that sounds amazing! 🤩
@@Get.Lost.Travel Yeah it is. These things are famous and sold everywhere in Araku.
Just don't go from November to February. You can't drive or go anywhere in all that damn fog. Araku is a family/group Hill Station resort, not so attractive for solo travellers except writers and poets.
When you come from other parts of India to Kerala u get the same relief when applying a balm on your forehead..
It's definitely much more relaxing! 😂
Oh, absolutely
Other parts? There are many state which is more peaceful than Kerala.
@@santhoshv3028 Goa, of course.
@@upresins Goa? It clearly tells no one knows much about India
U visited during the perfect time
It's true, I felt like I avoided the crowds!
Love from Kochi😃🫶🏻 This is just 1% of Kochi😅 Hope you can make another trip to explore more of our city😉
I hope for that as well!
Try some kerala food bro like kerala sathya, meen (fish) polichath
Thank you for these rec's! I'll definitely look into them for next time! 🙏🏻
india is not chaotic in most places as its mostly rural visit places like coorg, mankulam, mamalakandam, ooty, kodaikanal, aizwal, cherrapunji, pobitaro, nameri, tawang, corbett, kasauni, munshiyari, sangla, sojha, kargil, mahbalipuram, south goa and many more.
Yeah, that makes sense! I imagine anywhere rural. Unfortunately those places are just harder to reach than cities for foreigners, so I'm glad I got to see some of Kerala!
Keralathil kore koodi cleanlinessil mechapedanond!!!
Excuse me, St. Thomas one of disciples of Jesus came to Kerala in AD52 and that`s the beginning of Christian Community in India and he was murdered in Tamilnadu, India. Not the europeans started christianity in India.:) Please don`t spread lies
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But the Europeans like the Dutch and Portuguese are the ones who spread christianity
Hello🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
I would like to tell you about a
beautiful hidden place in kerala known as
MUNDROTHURUTHU,
which is an inland island group located at the confluence of Ashtamudi Lake and the Kallada River in Kollam district, Kerala, South India. It is a group of eight small islets. You must visit there and enjoy the natural beauty of nature
Thank you🤗🤗
Hello!! Ah wow that sounds absolutely amazing, wow! I'll add it to the list!
Ur at my hometown ❤
It's a great place!
brother r u still in kochi ? Welcome to my home and a tea with my family..
Welcome brother.
Thank you!!
Kochi means = 'Kochi + Azhi' --- which means 'the small harbour' or 'the small inlet'
That's interesting, thank you!
It is not "Tak Tak". The three-wheeled commuter is called Autorickshaw.
*Tuktuk! And actually, yes it is a Tuktuk! It's just called different things in different places. Just like in the UK they might call a toilet a "Loo" and we would never do that in the US. Doesn't mean it's wrong, just different regional term for the same thing
Keralaa..❤❤
It's a pretty amazing place! 🙏🏻
Its my hometown 😁
So much changes gladly waste management also perfectly clear municipality 😂
nice video brother subscribed....im a catholic from kerala ...
Thank you so much! It's a great place, I'm so glad I went!
Bro didn't visit half the cochi and there's still lot more like alapuzha, kozhikode, munnar, trivadrum and wayanad they I guess will give better experience than kochi
There will always be more! That's the beauty of travel, is there's always more to see. Excited to come back one day!
@@Get.Lost.Travel coming back to kerala and visiting just 10km apart will be a different experience.
cochin name comes from kochi as it is called by natives. Kochi comes from kochu, which means small. kochi for a small town.
Love it!!
I feel bad for that tuk tuk driver waiting for 3hours is crazy. I hope he worked during those hours
Right? I mean I paid him for the whole day, and once we got started we didn't add any additional hours. So ultimately I did pay him for it, and he got to save some gas. So I think he made out OK!
Man, welcome to our god's own country..🎉 the place where place respect each others religion..
Thank you! It's really great, the rest of the world should take note!
You forgot to visit other most important city in kerala ...lot of beautiful place is there ..
Didn't forget! There are just limited hours in a day, and a huge country to see! Hopefully I can make it back to see more one day!
Kerala, a state renowned for its rich cultural tapestry, has a long history of religious and ideological assimilation. This southern Indian state boasts the distinction of being home to the first synagogue, church, and mosque in India. Its openness to diverse beliefs and philosophies has also made it a fertile ground for political experimentation. In 1957, Kerala made history by becoming the first state in India probably in all over the world to elect a Communist government through a democratic ballot, marking a significant milestone in the country's political landscape.
It's an interesting place for sure!
Good vlog..❤
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i just hope Kochi will focus on high quality tourism and not on cheap drug addict tourists like in Goa or other places ...
Well described
Thank you so much, it was so nice to visit!
Appreciate.. thanks 😊
Thank you for watching! 😊
Welcome to kerala
Thank you, it was amazing!
Wait till you discover North-East India!
Stay tuned! I have a Varanasi and a Kolkata video coming up! 👀
Thank you
Thank YOU for watching!
@@Get.Lost.Travel :)
Im from kerala, india 🇮🇳
It's a great place, I'm so glad I got to visit!
@@Get.Lost.Travel finally, I heard a best comment about India thank u
Watching from Bangladesh
I hope to visit Bangladesh one day as well!!
Try coming again
This time to Kottayam Kerala
The only district in India with 0% poverty rate
I am not joking
It is full of NRIs
I'll have to check it out next time! Thank you for the rec! 🙏🏻
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@@Get.Lost.Travel You're welcome
Bro you missed the synagogue!
I know! I actually would have loved that to have had that experience as well
Kerala ❤❤❤
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Next time come to Calicut
I'll look into it for my next visit!
Plz visit munnar❤️
I will add it to the list! 🙏🏻
Christianity aint here because of the Europeans lol...Christianity in Europe and Kerala spread around the same time...same goes for islam... it's cuz Kerala was like the trading centre for many countries...(you can also gind the Roman coins here)
Christianity in Northeast of India was influenced by Kerala bishops too
@kiranjayakumar9357 Mainly by American pastors as catholic are still a minority in Northeast. Majority follow protestant.
You are seeing only the things they showed. Go out side of city by your self. Nature and people will amaze you
I believe it! Personally I don't drive much, and definitely am not comfortable driving internationally, so I personally rely on these sorts of tours and locals. But you're right!
@@Get.Lost.Travel dont drive 👌👌👌. We are craaazy in road
I think you missed lot of places in kochi
I for sure did! I was only there for a day, plus I was sick, so the hours were limited
Bro do visit udaipur
I would like to, the pictures look beautiful!
Kerala we up
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They are called Autorickshaws in India and not Tuk Tuk.
Yes! I actually mention that in another video. I prefer to say Tuktuk!
There are different types of Christians in Kerala. Major type of Christian, s in Kerala are Catholic( 3 type of Catholics -Syro Malabar, Malankara Catholic and Latin Catholic ),Syrian Orthadox or Syrian Jacobite, Christian,s, Anglican Church Christians and Protestant, s.Syrian Orthadox or Syrian Jacobite,(which uses west syriac in their prayer's )belongs to Oriental Orthadox Christian family which was not present in Europe until recent migration, s happened from middle east. The Syro malabar Catholic church uses east syriac litrurgy which is totally different from the latin litrurgy used by Catholics in western Europe.As per belief Christianity was started by St thomas in ad 52 in Kerala which was one of the trading hub at that time . Kerala has Jewish Presence's at that time itself.But we don't have a solid proof weather St Thomas came in Kerala or not. But between 3rd and 5 th century there are proof that christianity was established in india.These christians were under Church of the east centered in Iraq which uses east syriac litrurgy. The Importance's of this Syriac language is it is a dialect of Aramaya language which jesus Christ used to spoke. In Christianity there are mainly three type of Litrurgycal traditions are their 1)latin litrurgy 2)Greek litrurgy 3)Syriac litrurgy.The 3rd litrugical tradition is present now a day's in Kerala and some middle eastern counties only. Actually Porchughese brought Catholic church to Kerala in 15 th century . They try to impose latin litrurgy to Kerala Christian, s When a syrian orthadox bishop named ahntulla was killed by porchughese in chennai while he was comming to Kerala,which eventually ends in the split of church. rejected Catholic belief and joined Syrian Orthadox Church centered in syria.. To bring them back vatican itself takes initiative and made negotiations. At last Vatican tells that you can continue in Catholic church by following syriac traditions. Those who rejected joined Syriac orthadox church.Later British missionaries brought Anglican Christianity or Protestant Christianity to Kerala.. Kerala SyrianChristian, s have their own traditional dressing style(Chattayum Mundum), artform(Margamkali ), etc which are totaly keralite in culture.
Sheeeeessssshhhh! Well firstly, thank you for taking the time to type this out. I'm pretty sure I'm more confused now than I was before I read it, this history is ✨complex✨ but very interesting!
Also Roman Catholic and Penthacostalism in Kerala
No wonder kerala is known as the 'The Gods Own Country ' .
Right? It's so beautiful!
Visit trivandrum
I hope to next time!
St : Thomas came to kerala, he installed 7 churches...
Modern Kochi is designed by British in 1923 their dreamegacity after Singapore.They created Willindon Island in Cochin harbourmouth which is assumed finest natural harbour in the world.In Cochin they built International seaport,Railways,Roadways,airport,Boatjetties etc. all multimodel trasportations modes within 1 km radials only place in the world that time,connected to London with passerngers and cargo!Enviaged a New Singapore like megacity in this little kerala.After.indipendence
Kerala lost a future megacity like Honkong or Shanghai due to negligence by Northindian leaders of Indipendent India,still this neglect continues .....blind new administrators of modern India!
and only loss of Kerala!😂😂
Wow there is so much interesting history in Kerala, thank you for sharing this! 🙏🏻
Negligence of north India? Bro you voted communist and they never allow industrial development. That's why Kerala have high unemployment and goes to other states and countries.
Christianity came to India by AD 52,much before it spread to many areas of northern Europe.
Christianity is the major factor behind kerala's literacy in comparison with other states and its lower superstitious beleifs. Actually christianity played a major role in the socio economic development in kerala. with just 18 % of the christian population, the most educational institutions from colleges to play schools are christian management. Infact, kerala was a land of many demonic and barbaric beleifs ranging from oppressive caste system and sati (burning of women with their deceased husband) to untouchability. Christianity offered educational and healthcare to every human being irrespective of their religious and economic backgrounds and uplifted the society as a whole.
it's really interesting, thank you for this! I'm learning so much about the area
Hindus will get triggered LoL if you say that.
yes many of them will. I am from kerala and myself a catholic . These are some veiled truths.
"IIn Malabar (Kerala) the women lead in everything. Exceptional cleanliness is apparent everywhere and there is the greatest impetus to learning" - Swami Vivekananda.
The Kerala school of Mathematics since at least the 14th Century as well as the Medicinal knowledge of the Kerala physicians since at least the 17th Century has made a number of contributions to the modern scientific fields and similarly, the port-cities of the Kerala Hindu kings were at the height of its prosperity with trade relations from all over the world since the 1st Century C.E to the medieval period of Indian history.
For Example:
“Among all the places in the world I have seen none equal to the Port of Alexandria except Kawlam (Kollam in Kerala) and Calicut (Kozhikodu in Kerala) in India” - Ibn Battuta (14th century C.E)
@@Nithin90 any level of glorifiying can never hide the facts
infact there may be some that may be initiated by the hindus, i am not saying that hindus in kerala was never into education.
but such a widespread distribution of education was possible only because of christian schools and colleges.
if you go through 2 centuries before, only the upper caste were allowed in those schools. it was exclusive to the higher caste people. it is not development.
infact still many cannot uproot their caste privilage or racist thoughts from their minds and christians did it not just for christians, rather for everyone . since you maybe a hindu it is natural to look into the hindu history of educational services, but unfortunately sir, it is negligible in respect to mass education.
we all know hoe conservative is India today, and it require just common sense to imagine how it was during the medevial periods. all these formality sayings of great people cannot hide the facts.
Luke?
നിങ്ങൾക്കും മലയാളം അറിയുമോ do you know Malayalam👇
I don't! I'm grateful for Google Translate!
Bro went to Kerala. Bro failed mission successfully 😅 food culture in Kerala is entirely different from the rest of India. Next time head down to Alleppey and take a tour of the backwaters. Find someone who knows a good toddy shop and try the food there.
I literally did that exact thing in another video!
Still kerala is not 100% clean...gov needs to do something about it...
Yes we need more waste management , bin collection , pavements for walking on the side of roads , less corruption , more jobs for people etc. Kerala is having a significant brain drain all the people leaving for jobs . It could become bihar in 50yrs lol
Much cleaner than my city, though. Kerala can still serve as a role model to most states in India.
@@Googolplexian01 Yes it can serve as a role model but being a Keralite we still have all the same problems an neighbouring states just at a smaller level . There are still parts of Kerala that look like slums so yh.
Our Indian mentality is that we cant take criticism tho, when a foreigner says our streets dirty we insult them back like ok insult them back after we disproved them and created a solution. With this mentality we cant move forward like other countries.
@@MasterChief968 You're right.
Malayalam കൊചി
It's such an interesting language!!
Piece of advice from a kerala christian- Dont go down that rabbit hole 😊
Kerala Christianity dates back to 1st century itself 💯
So interesting!!
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The authentic kerala cuisine is light and refreshing. That prawn curry is not so kerala authentic food. Kerala food will heal you.
I had some in my other video about the Kerala backwaters! It's great!
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The coming of the Lord is near, repent and turn to Lord Jesus Christ.
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I am also a Catholic chirsitan . I am proud to say I'm a malu guy❤❤
Why tf did I read it as Mallu Gay
Very cool, I learned so much about the culture while I was there!
We have Christian here for 2000 years.
It's really interesting!