Kerala to Keralam: God's own country to be renamed
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Rename state as Keralam: Kerala to Centre
The Kerala assembly on Wednesday passed a unanimous resolution, requesting the Central govt to change the name of the state to "Keralam" in the Constitution and other documents, where it is currently written as Kerala.
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Kerala to Keralam
This modification has sparked a call for a constitutional amendment, as the current constitution identifies the state as 'Kerala'.
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'Keralam in Malayalam language'
In our Malayalam language it is ‘Keralam’ while in other languages it is called Kerala, said CM Pinarayi Vijayan who moved the resolution in the assembly.
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Historical significance
'Keralam' bears historical significance, with evidence of its usage recorded in ancient times.
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Keralam's origin attributed to Parasurama
According to religious folklore, the origin of 'Keralam' is attributed to the legendary figure of Lord Parasurama, who reclaimed land from the ocean, originally christening it as 'Cheranaalum' before the evolution into 'Keralam'.
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Etymological roots
The term 'Keralam' is intricately connected with the vibrant tapestry of Malayalam language and culture.
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Rich heritage
Situated prominently in the southwestern region of India, Kerala proudly showcases a heritage of enduring significance.
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Nov 1 also celebrated as Kerala Day
The southern state will also celebrate 'Keraleeyam 2023' from November 1 to endorse the achievements of the state in Global level.
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