South India
Below the Deccan
South India is the southern region of India, typically comprising the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.
The region is distinguished by its Dravidian languages, distinct culinary traditions, and classical arts including Bharatanatyam dance and Carnatic music.
We traveled through South India visiting temples.
Tamil Nadu's capital city
Coastal Indian state
- Tamil NaduSouth Indian state
- KarnatakaSouth Indian state
- Bay of BengalNortheastern Indian Ocean inlet
- Arabian SeaOcean between India and Oman
Fermented flatbread, subcontinental
- idliSteamed lentil-rice cake
- sambarSouth Indian vegetable broth
- biryaniSpiced layered rice dish
- filter coffeeGravity-brewed caffeinated beverage
chutney · coconut chutney · lemon rice · gunpowder · masala dosa
South Indian language
- TeluguDravidian language of southeastern India
- KannadaSouth Indian Dravidian language
- MalayalamDravidian language of Kerala
- DravidianSouth Asian language family
classical language · diglossia · script · Thirukkural · bilingualism · language family
Seasonal tropical wind pattern
- tropicalOf hot, humid regions
- coconut palmDrupe-bearing tropical tree
- elephantTusked gray giant
- tigerLarge striped Asian feline
peacock · teak · sandalwood · cardamom · pepper · rubber plantation · tea garden · jackfruit
Indian decorative floor art
- DeepavaliHindu festival of lights
- veenaGourd-resonated plucked strings
- classical danceCodified traditional movement art
- silk sareeWoven fabric worn wrapped
Medieval Tamil imperial dynasty
- stone carvingSculptural work in rock
- bronze castingForming objects from melted alloy
- UNESCOCultural arm of UN
Chennai
Tamil Nadu's capital city
Kerala
Coastal Indian state
- Tamil NaduSouth Indian state
- KarnatakaSouth Indian state
- Bay of BengalNortheastern Indian Ocean inlet
dosa
Fermented flatbread, subcontinental
filter coffee · chutney · coconut chutney · lemon rice · gunpowder · masala dosa
Tamil
South Indian language
- TeluguDravidian language of southeastern India
- KannadaSouth Indian Dravidian language
- MalayalamDravidian language of Kerala
Dravidian · classical language · diglossia · script · Thirukkural · bilingualism · language family
monsoon
Seasonal tropical wind pattern
- tropicalOf hot, humid regions
- coconut palmDrupe-bearing tropical tree
- elephantTusked gray giant
tiger · peacock · teak · sandalwood · cardamom · pepper · rubber plantation · tea garden · jackfruit · banana
Rangoli
Indian decorative floor art
- DeepavaliHindu festival of lights
- veenaGourd-resonated plucked strings
- classical danceCodified traditional movement art
Chola
Medieval Tamil imperial dynasty
- stone carvingSculptural work in rock
- bronze castingForming objects from melted alloy
- UNESCOCultural arm of UN
- incense tradefrankincense, myrrh, aromatics, incense burners, temple offerings