Kerala is one of the beautiful states in India, located between Western Ghats on the east and Arabian Sea on the west. The official language of Kerala is Malayalam and the people are known as 'Malayalee' or Keralite. Kerala is one of the most progressive states in terms of social welfare and physical standards of life. Kerala is the first state in India with 100% literacy. Malayalees are living all over the world. A good saying about Malayalee is that even if you go up to the Moon you will see a Malayalee there. Where ever they live, no matter they still have a special love and passion towards their home land. Malayalees have a rich artistic and cultural tradition. These traditions give rise to art forms and festivals that are vibrant and colourful. ONAM is an unique festival of Kerala. People of Kerala enjoy a cosmopolitan outlook, which is reflected in their tolerance towards other races and religions. Kerala affectionately called as ''God's Own Country''.