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South Indian culture is about the south India's states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu as well as the union territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry. South India lies in the peninsular Deccan Plateau and is bounded by the Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal in the west, south and east respectively. The geography of the region is diverse, encompassing two mountain ranges— the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats and a plateau heartland. Godavari, Krishna, Tungabhadra and Kaveri rivers are important non-perennial sources of water.Agriculture is the single largest contributor to the regional net domestic product, while Information technology (IT) is a rapidly growing industry. Literary and architectural styles, evolved over two thousand years, differ from other parts of the country. Politics in southern India is dominated by smaller regional political parties rather than by national political parties.
Origin of the words-South India :
Apart from the English language terms South India and Peninsular India, southern India has been known by several other historic names. The region has been referred to as the Deccan (from the Sanskrit word Dakshina meaning south). This term currently refers only to the area covered by the Deccan Plateau, a major geographic feature of the region. The Carnatic is an English term derived from "Karnād" or "Karunād", meaning black country. The terms Karnād and Carnatic have long outgrown particular association with the plateau and refer to all of South India, including the coasts, the eastern of which is named the Carnatic coast. The name Karnātaka is derived from the same root. A majority of South Indians speak one of the four Dravidian languages— Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu.
Cultural tradition and heritage :
South Indians tradition is essentially the celebration of the eternal universe through the celebration of the beauty of the body, and motherhood, which is exemplified through their dance, clothing, and sculptures.
Traditional South Indian Clothing :
South Indian women traditionally wear the Saree while the men wear dhoti, which could be either a white pancha or a colourful lungi with typical south Indian patterns. South Indian women traditionally wear the sari while the men wear a white dhoti or a colourful lungi with typical south Indian patterns or designs. The sari, being an unstitched wrap, enhances the shape of the wearer while only partially covering the midriff. In Indian philosophy, the navel of the Supreme Being is considered as the source of life and creativity. Hence by tradition, the stomach and the navel is to be left unconcealed, though the philosophy behind the costume has largely been forgotten. This makes the realization of sharira-mandala, where in Angikam bhuvanam yasya (the body is your world) unites with the shaarira-mandala (the whole universe), as expressed in the Natyashastra.
South Indian Cuisine :
Rice is the staple diet, while fish is an integral component of coastal South Indian meals. Coastal areas like the state of Kerala and the city of Mangalore are known for their seafood. Coconut is an important ingredient in Kerala whereas Andhra Pradesh cuisine is characterized by pickles and spicy curries. Hyderabadi cuisine a legacy of the past is popular for its Biryani. Dosa, Idli, Uttapam are popular throughout the region. There are large coffee estates in southern Karnataka and parts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. South Indian coffee is generally quite robust, and coffee is a preferred drink throughout the Malabar region.
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Cultural Kerala
Duration : 12 Nights / 13 DaysDestinations Covered : Mumbai/New Delhi-Thiruvananthapuram-Kovalam-Quilon-Alleppey-Periyar - Munnar-Kochi-Mumbai
Kerala Cultural Tour
Duration : 09 Nights / 10 DaysDestinations Covered : Chennai - Madurai - Periyar - Kumarakom - Cochin - Goa - Mumbai
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Duration : 11 Nights / 12 DaysDestinations Covered : Trivandrum - Kovalam - Alleppey - Periyar - Munnar - Kumarakom - Boat Cruise - Cochin
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South India Cultural Tour
Duration : 14 Nights / 15 DaysDestinations Covered : Bangalore - Srirangapatnam - Mysore - Madikeri - Hassan - Shravanbelagola - Hospet - Pattadakal - Aihole - Badami - Belgaum - Goa - Mumbai - Bangalore
Spices And Sandelwood Tour
Duration : 13 Nights /14 DaysDestinations Covered : Bangalore – Mysore – Nagarhole – Coonoor – Cochin – Munnar – Periyar – Madurai – Chennai
Tamilnadu Cultural Tour
Duration : 07 Nights / 8 DaysDestinations Covered : Chennai - Kanchipuram- Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry - Tanjore - Trichy - Madurai - Chennai
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