Kerala is the Southern State of India. It has an area of 15,005 square miles (38,863 square kilometres), only about 1 percent of the total area of the country. The state stretches for 360 miles (580 kilometres) along the Malabar Coast on the southwestern side of the Indian peninsula; its width varies from 20 to 75 miles. It is bordered by the states of Karnataka (formerly Mysore) to the north and Tamil Nadu to the east and by the Arabian Sea. Kerala, certainly is the rich cultural and ethnic place due to its diversity. The visit to religious places of Kerala is the best option to view the different architectures of ancient India. Considerable area of lush green lands and paddy fields are the features which stands out in the state. Kerala is also known for conservation and preservation its bio-diversity.