The State Symbols of Kerala

Kerala is the Southern most state in India towards the west coast also called Malabar coast.Spread over 38,863 sq km (15,005 sq mi), Kerala is the 21st largest Indian state by area. It is bordered by Karnataka to the north and northeast, Tamil Nadu to the east and south, and the Lakshadweep Sea to the west. Having a population of around 33 million as per the 2011 census, Kerala is the 13th-largest Indian state by population. It is divided into 14 districts with the capital being Thiruvananthapuram. The largest city in Kerala is Kochi. Malayalam is the most widely spoken language and is also the official language of the state

Let’s learn about the State Symbols of Kerala.

• State Animal of Kerala: Indian Elephant (Elephas maximus indicus)

• State Bird of Kerala: Great Indian Hornbill (Buceros bicornis)

• State Tree of Kerala: Coconut Tree (Cocos nucifera)

• State Flower of Kerala: Kanikonna (Golden Shower Tree, Cassia fistula)

• State Fish of Kerala: Green chromide (Pearl Spot – Etroplus suratensis)

• State Fruit of Kerala: Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus)

• State Reptile of Kerala: King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah)

• State Butterfly of Kerala: Malabar Banded Peacock (Papilio buddha nilgirianus)

• State Sport of Kerala: Association Football or more commonly known as football or soccer.

• State Classical dance of Kerala: Kathakali, it is one  of the main forms of classical dance-drama of India

• State Emblem of Kerala: Emblem of Kerala depicts two elephants guarding a coconut palm, encircled by a wreath of flowers, with the words “Government of Kerala” written in Malayalam.