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This article appeared on Wikipedia's Main Page as Today's featured article on March 9, 2006.

Article milestones
Date	Process	Result
January 21, 2006	Peer review	Reviewed
January 27, 2006	Featured article candidate	Promoted
July 16, 2009	Featured article review	Demoted
January 30, 2013	Good article nominee	Not listed
May 14, 2015	Good article nominee	Not listed
February 6, 2016	Good article nominee	Listed
A fact from this article appeared on Wikipedia's Main Page in the "Did you know?" column on February 25, 2016. The text of the entry was: Did you know ... that the Indian state of Kerala* celebrates over 10,000 festivals annually?*
A news item involving this article was featured on Wikipedia's Main Page in the "In the news" column on August 17, 2018.
Facts from this article were featured on Wikipedia's Main Page in the "On this day..." column on November 1, 2016, November 1, 2018, and November 1, 2021.
Current status: Former featured article, current good article

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Section sizes

Section size for Kerala (55 sections)
Section name	Byte count	Section total
(Top)	20,904	20,904
Etymology	3,632	7,117
Malabar	3,485	3,485
History	42	59,900
Traditional sources	4,833	7,450
Cheraman Perumals	2,617	2,617
Pre-history	4,141	4,141
Ancient period	8,819	8,819
Early medieval period	8,641	8,641
The rise of Kozhikode	3,619	3,619
Vijayanagara Conquests	816	816
Early modern period	9,573	9,573
The Kingdoms of Travancore and Cochin, and British influences	12,280	12,280
As a state of the Republic of India	4,519	4,519
Geography	16,753	31,524
Climate	6,462	6,462
Flora and fauna	8,309	8,309
Divisions, districts and cities	9,273	9,273
Government and administration	11,950	11,950
Economy	18,911	31,642
Industries	2,720	2,720
Agriculture	6,228	6,228
Fisheries	3,783	3,783
Transportation	21	29,259
Roads	8,364	10,326
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation	1,962	1,962
Railways	6,009	8,914
Kochi Metro	2,905	2,905
Airports	3,806	3,806
Water transport	4,442	4,442
Kochi water metro	1,750	1,750
Demographics	3,512	54,040
Gender	3,574	7,757
LGBT rights	4,183	4,183
Human Development Index	14,945	14,945
Healthcare	10,265	10,265
Language	1,888	1,888
Religion	15,673	15,673
Education	14,819	14,819
Culture	4,957	38,701
Festivals	6,511	6,511
Music and dance	5,122	5,122
Cinema	4,264	4,264
Literature	12,037	12,037
Cuisine	3,944	3,944
Elephants	1,866	1,866
Media	7,606	7,606
Sports	11,627	11,627
Tourism	12,996	12,996
See also	98	98
References	30	30
Notes	24	318
Sources	294	294
Further reading	2,038	2,038
External links	712	712
Total	344,554	344,554

This article has previously been nominated to be moved. Please review the prior discussions if you are considering re-nomination.

Discussions:

Not moved, 12 August 2023, to Keralam, see discussion.
Not moved, 7 September 2024, to Kerala (Keralam), see discussion.

colonial era

can you add this photo of Thiyyar Regiment, a regiment raised from native indians which consisted of only Thiyyar warriors , centred at Thalassery, Malabar,Kerala Thiyyar Soldiers of The Thiyyar Regiment in The British Indian Army in colonial-era of History section?

"KERALA STATE" listed at Redirects for discussion

The redirect KERALA STATE has been listed at redirects for discussion to determine whether its use and function meets the redirect guidelines. Readers of this page are welcome to comment on this redirect at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2024 September 5 § Some overly capitalized redirects until a consensus is reached. Hey man im josh (talk) 14:10, 5 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Requested move 7 September 2024

The following is a closed discussion of a requested move. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made in a section on the talk page. Editors desiring to contest the closing decision should consider a move review after discussing it on the closer's talk page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.

The result of the move request was: not moved. per WP:SNOW (closed by non-admin page mover) — DaxServer (t·m·e·c) 07:01, 8 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Kerala → Kerala (Keralam) – The Kerala State Assembly in 2024 passed a resolution to rename the state from its colonial name "Kerala" (adopted for the convenience of the British during the British colonial era of India) to its original name "Keralam.

1. Cultural and Linguistic Authenticity: Keralam is the original name in Malayalam, the language spoken by the people of Kerala. It reflects the true identity and heritage of the state. Adopting "Kerala (Keralam)" would acknowledge both the colonial influence and the original, indigenous name, offering a balanced and accurate representation.

2. Recognition of Historical Identity: The name "Kerala" is a colonial adaptation that was easier for British officials to pronounce and use. By including "Keralam" in the article title, we honor the state's historical identity and distinguish it from a purely colonial legacy.

3. Consistency with Global Name Changes: Other regions and cities around the world have changed their names to reflect indigenous or pre-colonial terms, such as "Mumbai (formerly Bombay)" or "Chennai (formerly Madras)". Following this trend, "Kerala (Keralam)" would align Kerala with the global recognition of historical and cultural names.

4. Alignment with Official Movements: The Kerala State Assembly's 2024 resolution to officially rename the state as "Keralam" demonstrates a formal movement to reclaim the original name. Including "Keralam" in the article title acknowledges this change and ensures Wikipedia remains current and reflective of local governance decisions.

5. Educational Value: By using "Kerala (Keralam)", Wikipedia offers users both the widely recognized colonial name and the original name, enhancing understanding of the state's history and cultural depth. It educates readers about the significance of "Keralam", promoting cultural awareness.

6. Reflecting Local Pronunciation: "Keralam" is how the people of Kerala refer to their state in the local language. Including it in the title helps recognize and reflect local pronunciation, making the article more culturally inclusive for Malayalam speakers and others interested in linguistic accuracy.

7. Preservation of Heritage: Incorporating "Keralam" helps preserve and celebrate the state's rich cultural heritage. It symbolizes the state's connection to its roots, especially the meaning "land of coconut trees," which holds ecological and cultural significance for Kerala. Aparamoorthy (talk) 21:07, 7 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Oppose. Which is the other "Kerala" that is at least as well-known and would warrant this disambiguation? Further, the natural disambiguation would be Kerala (Indian state). —C.Fred (talk) 21:57, 7 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Follow-on query: has there been a resolution by the KSA to change the English name of the state to Keralam? If so, then that would be a first step in a move to Keralam as a title. —C.Fred (talk) 22:01, 7 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The discussion above is closed. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.

religion

I was researching religion here but couldn't find it. Missionisagape (talk) 15:00, 12 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The article was too long

Please simplify the article 2409:40F3:2F:F19A:9438:1BFF:FEEA:7D03 (talk) 11:50, 23 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]