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  Jackfruit is mostly known as Jack tree, which belongs to the species of mulberry and breadfruit family. It's origin is in rainforests of Malasiya and western Ghats of South India. Scientific Name :Artocarpus Heterophyllus Family :Moraceae Kingdom :Plantae Higher Classification :Bread Fruit Rank :Species Jackfruit is the Kerala's official fruit. Which is the largest tree borne fruit known for it's distinct taste and aroma. The state Government of Kerala made an official announcement in this regard on 2018March 21,based on a proposal of the Agricultural department. The announcement made by Agricultural Minister, VS Sunil Kumar in the State Assembly in the same day. Moreover, the Kerala Government also have plans to promote the 'Kerala Jack fruit' as a brand in markets across the county and abroad, highlighting it's organic and nutritious qualities. Raw Jackfruit aviyal or chakka Aviyal is a traditional delicacy of Kerala, India. It a seasonal dish. The young

 Nenmara Vellanghy Vela is a festival of Nellikulangara Bhagavathy Temple. Nenmara and vellanghy are two neighboring villages at the valley of Nelliyampathi hills. The paddy fields of these villages are turned to festival place after harvesting. The festival is on April 2nd or 3rd of every year. The flag raise for the festival on first of Malayalam calender Meenam month. The celebration continues for 20 days and the final day is the fire work. It is the festival of colors. Panchavadyam and Pandimelam hosted by the famous persons of Kerala. There are Anapandals which is made of bamboo and woods decorated with small bulbs. There are elephant processions too from both villages. Elephants come to Nelliyampathi temple and give honor to Nellikulangara Bhagavathi and then starts the fireworks. It is the largest noisy fire work in Asia. There are controversy for the largest fire work in the world too. There are artistic forms of Kummatti Kali and Kari Vela. Kummattikali is a mask face dance, w