The word monsoon itself makes one happy. The soaking smell of the dry Earth getting saturated, the splashing waters and the tiny paper boats sailing on the clogged water make monsoons the favourite season in India. After the long summer months when the heat and the dust ruled the roost, the monsoons are a welcome change. The farmers rejoice in the showers that promise to bring them prosperity. Feel the magic of monsoon.....
Many parts of Kerala, particularly the central districts, had been enjoying summer showers through May, but the south-west monsoon officially hit the Kerala coast on Sunday, three days ahead of its arrival forecast.
The early arrival means the state can look forward to its traditional wet weather during the June-July months, and school children will have to arm themselves with raincoats and umbrellas as the showers come down right from the first week of their new academic year.
This year, the monsoon has reportedly set in three days ahead of projections, over most parts of Kerala, much of the south Arabian Sea, and some parts of Tamil Nadu, and conditions are being considered favourable for its advance.
For Kerala, a good and timely arrival of the monsoon not only means good news for the farming community across the state, but also brings cheer for the hydro-electricity generating sector, towards which the state's power generation is traditionally skewed.
A good monsoon is also vital for the state's tourism industry, both for the sustenance of the enticing greenery of the state and for the large number of tourism industry players who promote products that hinge around encouraging tourists to enjoy Kerala in the rain.
As nature recoups with the rains, it is rejuvenation time for humans too. According to Ayurveda, Monsoon is the best season for rejuvenation therapies. During the Monsoon season, the atmosphere remains dust-free and cool, opening the pores of the body to the maximum, making it most receptive to herbal oils and therapy.
Monsoon is the word itself makes one joyous! The intoxicating smell of the dry earth getting drenched, the splashing waters and the tiny paper boats sailing on the clogged water, make monsoons the favourite season in Kerala. After the long summer months of the heat and the dust having ruled the roost, the monsoon comes as a welcome change. The farmers rejoice in the showers that promise to bring them prosperity. The monsoon season makes the peacock fan out its plumes and dance with joy,the flowers of the golden mangoes bloom in plenty,the rivers and lakes to flow freely and the waterfalls to cascade majestically down the mountains! Kerala experiences the magic of the monsoon season in all its splendour,and tourists from across the state and country travel to this part to get a taste of the Kerala monsoon!