Keralam celebrates its Formation Day today, marking the creation of the state on November 1, 1956, with the merger of the Travancore-Cochin and Malabar regions.
Various functions will be held across the state today to mark the occasion.
Unification. It was created under the States Reorganisation Act by merging the Malayalam-speaking regions of the former princely states of Travancore and Cochin, the Malabar district, and the Kasaragod taluk of South Canara.
This followed the Aikya Kerala linguistic movement, which sought a unified homeland for Malayalam speakers.
The day celebrates the heritage, literature, and identity of the state, often referred to as “God’s Own Country”.
Schools, government offices, and cultural organizations host events featuring traditional art forms like Kathakali and Mohiniyattam, speech competitions, and programs promoting the Malayalam language.
People often wear traditional Kerala attire, such as the white and gold Kasavu saree or settumundu for women and the mundu for men.