The Rich Culture of South India

South India is recognized for its rich and vibrant culture, the reason why hordes of tourists visit this region. The cultural aspect encompasses every aspect of life from the clothes worn to the cuisines – from temples and religious monuments to rituals and handicrafts, from festivals to holistic treatment like Ayurveda.

The South of India was largely safe from major conquests and destruction and hence there was a cultural continuity for thousands of years which led to a rich, complex and varied cultural landscape. You will discover this by participating in the fairs and festivals of each region in the South. Each State has its own festivals which have some similarity with each other but are still distinct and unique in its own way.

The cuisine also changes with literally every district or community. The local produce, the preferences of some community towards certain foods and the plentiful use of spices in a variety of combinations all make the journey all the more interesting for a foodie. There is a rich non-vegetarian cuisine culture with distinct and well-recognized cuisines like Hyderabadi (especially the Mutton curries and Biriyanis), the Chettinad style of cooking (for its Chicken curries and fries) and the Malabar style (primarily for its fish curries) and many less recognized styles. You can now plan your holidays in South India easily with lezgotrip.com.

The magnificent temples of South India are majestic and awe-inspiring. It is accounted that there are more than 33,000 major temples in Tamil Nadu alone. Many of these temples are classified under UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The breathtaking beauty of the temples and the wonder at the sculptures and the sciences behind the building of these magnificent structures are amazing. The major temples include the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Thillai Nataraja Temple, Annamalaiyar Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple, Jambukeswarar Temple, Meenakshi Amman Temple, Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, the Guruvayoor Sree Krishna Temple, Chamundeshwari Temple, the Tirupati Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Sri Venkateswara Temple and many more. Not just Hindu temples, South India has many magnificent Churches and Mosques with significant history and cultural relevance.

South India is also renowned for its natural beauty, hill stations, wildlife sanctuaries, majestic beaches, and backwaters. One must certainly experience the dances and Carnatic concerts while visiting the South. Another must do while visiting Kerala is to check out the Ayurveda treatments and massages. One should also try out adventure sports. For more details, bookings or itinerary, please check out lezgotrip.com