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Why is Keralam sometimes called the Land of Lamps?

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Map of southern India highlighting the state of Keralam in orange along the southwestern coast, with its capital Thiruvananthapuram labeled. Surrounding countries and major bodies of water, including the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean, are also shown for regional context.
Keralam

Keralam is referred to as the "Land of Lamps" due to the state's remarkable variety of traditional indoor and outdoor lamps, which are considered a characteristic art form of the region.1