People in Kerala welcomed the New Year with great enthusiasm despite heavy rain in some districts. AIR correspondent reports, for tourist hot spot God's own country Kerala, Christmas and New Year is the season of ongoing celebration and festivity.Unseasonal rain did not dampen the spirit of New Year in globally acclaimed beach destinations like Kovalm and Varkala. Hill station Munnar attracted tourists from around the world for New Year. As India continues to showcase a robust economic growth despite global melt down, Kerala's annual growth and living standard are well above the national average. God's own country welcomes the New Year with tremendous hope and aspiration setting bigger goals.