Today the Easter Sunday

Today the Easter Sunday the holy(i)day for belivers. It is the chain of holidays for office goers because of good friday last week, Vishu next week and the general election that follows on 16th.
Elections in Kerala is an immense battle of two main political platforms - to put in two sides . The Left (LDF) and the Right (UDF). In between these two there is BJP which has very slim chance in the state although it may emerge as the single largest party across India.
However it looks like the people of Kerala have last faith in both front because both lack commitment towards development.
Just to give an example. Kochi being the largest and most popular city in Kerala lacks even basic infracture like good Roads, waste water management etc., Even though it stands on the bank of the holy river Periyar many of its parts lacks potable water. Traffic jams are very common sight during peack hours in Kaloor junction, M G road and else where.
None of the political parties has any plans to tackle these burning problems and it looks like kochites are adjusted their lives to live in underdeveloped condition.

kerala information

Kerala At A Glance
Location
Southwestern tip of India.
Area
38, 863 sq km.
Population
3,18,38,619
Capital
Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)
Language
Malayalam;English is widely spoken.
Religion
Hinduism, Christianity, Islam
Time
GMT +5:30
Currency
Indian Rupee
Climate
Tropical.
Summer
February - May (24 - 330C)
Monsoon
June - September (22 - 280C)
Winter
October - January (22 - 320C)

Kerala is on the southernmost tip of India. It stretches along the coast of the Arabian Sea and is separated from the rest of the sub continent by the steep Western Ghats. The state lies between 80 18 ' and 120 48 ' north latitude and 740 52' and 770 22' east longitude. The breadth of the state varies from 32 kms in the extreme north and south to over 120 kms in the middle.

With the Arabian Sea in the west, the Western Ghats towering 500-2700 ms in the east and networked by 44 rivers, Kerala enjoys unique geographical features that have made it one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia. An equable climate. A long shoreline with serene beaches. Tranquil streches of emerald backwaters. Lush hill stations and exotic wildlife. Waterfalls. Sprawling plantations and paddy fields. Ayurvedic health holidays. Enchanting art forms. Magical festivals. Historic and cultural monuments. An exotic cuisine... All of which offer you a unique experience. And what's more, every one of these charming destinations is only a two hour drive from the other. A singular advantage no other destination offers.Kerala, India's most advanced society : A hundred percent literate people. World-class health care systems. India's lowest infant mortality and highest life expectancy rates. The highest physical quality of life in India. Peaceful and pristine.For administrative purpose, the state of Kerala is divided into fourteen districts. Most of these districts offer all the tourism products typical of the State.

"swamyae sharanam Ayappa"

To reach Sabarimala from Cochin:

Distance: approximately 200 Kms from Cochin.

By Train: Take any express trains passing from Ernakulam town railway station / Ernakulam Junction Railway station to Trivandrum via Kottayam. Get down at Changanur Railway station which is the nearest station to Pampa. From there one can get KSRTC buses to Pampa or private taxis service.

wikipedia site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sabarimala