Introduction :-
Ernakulam is more like a twin city of Cochin. It is just an extension of the Cochin, the mainland connected via bridges to the islands that constitute part of the city In fact, one would hardly differentiate between the two anymore. Ernakulam has all the trappings of an about-to-boom metropolis, and in great likelihood, with the speeding development of South Indian states, it seems that in a decade, it would have an economy equivalent to that of Hyderabad or Pune. Ernakulam has been the centre of educational reform in the country and it has one of the highest adult literacy rates in the country. It also has a sizable Non-Resident Indian population, sending in foreign exchange from the Gulf and the USA. It has been known to produce much of the educated elite of the country, and one of the reasons that Ernakulam and Cochin are likely to find themselves placed in the world map soon is its constant contribution to the technological fields. Some of the best nuclear physicists, electronics engineers, computer programmers and even social thinkers in the country have been products of these parts. The town is most closely associated with the art of Kathakali, one of the country's most spectacular dance forms. Most performances deal with excerpts from the Ramayana or the Mahabharata, the two Indian epics. Kathakali is easiest recognized by the incredible and ornate get-ups of its performers, the colorful masks and facial make-up, and the huge costumes. Alwaye, near Ernakulam, is a sleepy town, with little else than its military establishments. It is nevertheless green and beautiful, and the quaint army bungalows make it all the more pleasant. It is known for its famous Shiva Lingam, which is the centre of activity during the annual Shivaratri festival.
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