The Temples of southern India

This is the style that developed in the Dravida Desam. The Vimana and the Gopurams are the distictive characteristics of the Southern style. The Vimana is a tall pyramidal tower consisting of several progressively smaller storeys. This stands on a square base. The Gopuram has two storeys seperated by a horizontal moulding. The Prakara or the outer wall, envelops the main shrine as well as the other smaller shrines, the tank.
The Pallavas, the Cholas, the Pandyas, the Vijayanagar rulers, the Nayaks all contributed to the Southern style of temples.
Pallava Temples :
The Pallava shrines normally have a Somaskanda relief panel.
Some of the Pallava temples:
Rajasimha temple
Olakkanesvara temple Mukundanayanar temple Shore temple at Mamallapuram Talagiriswara temple at Panamalai in South Arcot Kailasanatha temple at Kanchipuram (Rajasimha & his son Mahendravarman) Vaikuntha Perumal temple by Nandivarman
Chola Temples
The Cholas erected several temples and also renovated earlier brick structures in stone.
Early Chola temples:
Sundaresvara temple at Tirukattalai (Aditya I) Vijayalaya Choleswaram at Narthamalai Komganatha temple at Srinivasanallur (Parantaka I) Brihadiswara temple at Tanjavur (Raja Raja Chola) Brihadiswara temple at Gangaikonda cholapuram (Rajendra Chola) Airavateswara temple at Darasuram (Raja Raja II) Kamaparharesvara temple at Tirubuvanam (Kulotunga III)
The Pandyas mostly concentrated on the Gopurams, the main entrance. The basic structure and style was maintained, but the decorations on the Gopurams and the size characterises the Pandya Gopurams.
The typical Pandya style can be seen in the
Sundara Pandya Gopuram added to the Jambukesvara temple
Eastern Gopuram, Great Temple, Chidambaram
The main contributions of the Vijayanagar period were the tall massive gopurams and the multiple mandapas. Unlike the Chola style, where the entire temple structure was usually a unified whole, there were numerous mandapas, pillared halls, shrines to minor deities, tanks, etc. Another major feature is the carved pillars - with the rearing simhas (lions), yalis (lions with elephant trunks).
The important temples from the Vijayanager period:
Vitthala Swami temple, Vijayanager
The pillars and gopurams of the Ekambaranatha temple .
Nayak Temples
The Madurai and Tanjavur Nayaks made great contributions - the main characterictics of this period being the elaborate mandapas of the hundred and thousand pillared type, the high gopurams with stucco statues on the surface, the long corridors.
The main temples representing this style in various portions are
The Ranganatha temple at Srirangam - for the increase in the no. of enclosures
The temple at Rameswaram - for the long corridors
The Subramanya temple at the Brihadisvara temple court at Tanjavur - for the fine vimana with ardha and maha mandapas.

Modhera sun temple

Modhera sun temple is mainly dedicated to the Sun God of Hinduism, Lord Surya. It is situated on the bank of the river Pushpavati, it is 10 km from Ahmedabad and 25km from Mehsana. Modhera sun temple was built by King Bhimdev of the Solanki dynasty in 1026 A.D. Solankies were regarded as Suryavanshis, the descendants of Lord Surya.Previously, Modhera sun temple was under the control of of Mahmud Ghazni.


Soalnkis regained their power after a fierce battle. Anahilvad(Solanki Capital), was restored to glory. Modhera sun temple is regarded as one of the most remarkable heritage places in India. This beautiful temple is designed and created in such a way that the first rays of the sun fell on the image of Surya.Its architectural beauty is quite mesmerising.

Modhera sun temple is very popular for its outstanding architectural skills.It is famous for its unique architecture in all over the world.The temple consists of three main elements:

* A stepped tank named after Sun god Surya called Surya Kund.
* A hall used for conferences and religious gatherings called Sabha Mandap.
* The main temple is called Guda Mandap, it once housed the idol of Sun God.

Red Fort or Lal Quila

Delhi's most important monument, in fact our capital is most described by this and is proudly standing since centuries most spectacular monument called Red Fort or Lal Quila, this most important and rich heritage of India was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century, Red Fort is has got its place on massive expanse of land.


It is surrounded by 2 kilometers long walls, Lal Quila has so manybuildings that are located in its premises, they extend from halls and palaces to apartments and gardens, if you want to enter Red Fort then the main entrance is from Lahori Gate, you will come across a bazaar that sells so many paintings, carpets and jwellery it is called as Meena Bazaar.

Diwan-I-Aam is the hall for public audiences and has got its place in the boundaries of fort , the place where ruler used to solve the problems of people and he was supposed to be seated on a marble pinnacle, and the place where private meetings would be conducted by the king, and most renowned and world famous Peacock throne has got its place in the center.

Red fort has got the place of colours that is also known as the name of Rang Mahal, here the wives of Kings and mistresses stay, the other beautiful structures are Pearl Mosque, that was used for Aurangzeb, the great Mughal Emperor personally, at red fort there are various special light and sound shows take place for public. This monument speaks about India's glory.

Tirupati Balaji Temple,

The most famous temple of India, Tirupati Balaji Temple, is having great significance in the country, there are devotees from all over the world, and it is one of the most important Hindu Pilgrimage.

Tirupati Balaji Temple is located in Chittor district of Andra Pradesh, located on the Venkatam Hill, it is said that it is hill of Lord Vishnu, and it is one of the richest temple of the country.



Enjoy the rich culture and tradition : Visit to the world famous shrine of lord Venkateswar is full of cultural and religious celebration. Worshiping before the holy figure of lord Venkateswar lets one witness the rich South Indian culture and rich traditions.

Temple sightseeing : Besides the main temple of lord Venkateswar, there are several other temples like Papavinasanam, Vaikuntha Tirtham and Tumburu Tirtham famous for its architectural excellence and high religious significance.

Shopping : Series of shops selling handicrafts items await you once you are over with temple sightseeing. Better, you walk to Lepakshi Emporium, famous for selling handicrafts amenities at reasonable price.

Festivals : Everyday the temple gets exalted with some short of festival. Brahmotsavam, the 9-days annual festival of the temple is the best time to visit the temple as the whole town is lost in sacred touch of divinity.

Nalanda

Nalanda was eatablished in 5 century AD; university remained a center of almost 800 years.The remnants of Nalanda university is located just 90 Km away from Patna. The site of this ancient university is now preserved by the Archaeological Survey of India. Other than the site of this university you will also visit other places of interest like Hieun Tsang Memorial Hall, Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, The Nalanda Archaeological Museum and Surajpur Baragon.



Nalanda was a very famous Buddhist site of learning, though it was basically a Buddhist center of learning but this university imparted education on many topics. This university also imparts education on Vedas, grammar, logic, rhetoric, meta-physics, prose composition, medicine and yoga. It is believed that the two all time great men of the world, Lord Buddha and Mahavira preached their lessons in this university.

Nalanda University had a very big library. This library had a huge collection of 9 million books. The remains of this university are scattered in area of whopping 14 acres. In the modern time a very large part of the site of the university has been excavated but still a large section of the remnants of this university has remained unexplored. Historical evidences have proved that this university was the home of 10,000 students with 2,000 teachers who taught them.

The famous Chinese traveler Hieun Tsang visited this university. He stayed in this university for a period of 12 years. In his memoirs this famous Chinese traveler has given an account of his days in the Nalanda University.

Devigarh

Devigarh is a fort palace nested in the old Aravali Hills of Rajasthan. It is an 18th Century Fort in the village of Delwara. This Fort forms one of the three main passes into the valley of Udaipur.



The city has a rich cultural heritage and offers abundant scope for sight seeing. The village of Delwara, which houses the Devigarh Fort takes pride in housing four 14th Century Jain temples. It is a 450 year old village and consists of Muslims, Jains, Rajput and tribal people.

Devigarh has a good transportation network and is about 45 minutes drive from Udaipur. Udaipur has road, rail and air network with all major cities in India. Besides, the Fort Hotel at Devigarh provides accommodation at luxury.


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Mahabalipuram

Mahabalipuram is located on the Coromadal Coast facing Bay of Bengal and it is recognized by in all over the country for is monolithic structure. Mahabalipuram is also famous for its rich heritage and culture that draw a large number of tourists from various parts of the country. Its has a finest monuments and temples those are monolithic, apart from beautiful beaches.



There are number of this which are famous in the Mahabalipuram and the most famous thing is its sculpture, its buildings which are beautifully designed. Hence, the most prominent attraction of Mahabalipuram is the unique relief work that depicts various themes from the famous Indian legends. There are many beautiful temples, which are beautifully designed; its sculptures are the major attraction. There are many places, which you can explore in the city and outside the city. There are some places, which are worth paying like Crocodile Bank, Vedanthagal, Covelong, Muttukadu.

Due to the growth of tourist in Mahabalipuram, there is a facility of decent hotels, resorts to stay in the city and there is good transportation for the convenience of tourist from which they can easily rome around the city and have a fun of surrounding.

Ajmer

Ajmer the land of composite culture was founded by Dushyant Chauhan in the 7th Century A.D. and till 1193 A.D., it remained to be a major center of the Chauhan power. Today, Ajmer is a popular pilgrimage center for the Hindus as well as Muslims.

The Dargah:

Situated at the foot of a barren hill, Sufi saint Khawaja Moinuddin Chisti's Dargah is India’s most important pilgrimage center for people from all faiths.



Shahjahan’s Mosque:

This is located in the corner of the inner court of the Dargah. It is a magnificent building designed in white marble with a long and narrow court having low arcade and delicate carvings with trellis-work.

The Museum:

Once the royal residence of Emperor Akbar, houses a rich repository of the Mughal and Rajput armour and exquisite sculptures.

Adhai-din-ka-jhonpra:

This is a remarkable structure, a great masterpiece of Indo-Islamic architecture located on the outskirts, of the city, just beyond the Dargah.

Pushkar Lake:

Pushkar lake is 11 km away from Ajmer. It is believed that, this lake was created by Brahma.

Pushkar Fair:

Millions of pilgrims gather at the lake during the annual cattle fair. Clothes, household items and leather goods all are available in the fair.

Man Mahal:

By the banks of the Pushkar Lake there is the former residence of Raja Man Singh of Amer, Man Mahal which is now converted to RTDC Sarover Tourist Bungalow.

Approachable by all means Ajmer is yet another place that showcases it's cultural heritage. India is a colourful and vibrant land which is a blend of various faiths, cultures, customs and languages that form a composite whole. Today in the 21st century India is carving a niche for itself.

Karnataka The Elevated Land

Karnataka has a rich cultural heritage. Also called as 'Elevated Land' Karnataka is the lineage of Indian rulers like Mauryas, Chalukyas, The Hoysalas. Diverse religion and languages had contributed a lot in its ethnic grandness.

Karnataka which is a home of various Kodavas, Konkanis, and Tuluvas tribes encompass huge amount of majestic festivals, music, drama and royal cuisine.



Hampi Festival: It is celebrated in the remembrance of the aura of Vijaygarh kings. The festival is celebrated in the month of November.

Tula Sankramana: Also known as theerthodbhava is celebrated in the month of October.

Vairamudi Festival, Pattadakkal, Holi, Makar Sankranti, Dusshera , Diwali, Kambala also called as Buffalo Race, Hoysala Mahotsava are celebrated in full frolic and vivacity.

The culture of Karnataka can be revealed in the form of music and dance. Karnataka patronizes Bharatanatyam, the great dance style of South India. Karnataka's richness in culture and tradition, is famous for it's excellent amenities.

Education is given a place of priority by the people of Karnataka. Classical Folk Theatre Yakshagana is very famous for its classical folk theatre Yakshagana.

The contribution of Karnataka to the diversified culture of India is no less deficient to that of any other states of India. Its contribution in the fields of art, music, religion and philosophy are just awesome. The rich heritage of culture of Karnataka makes an ideal tourist spot.

Blend of cultures Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh showcases many different flavours of tradition and culture. The state is a home to people who follow the major religions of India. Apart from them, numerous colourful tribes makes a great cultural collage of the state.



The culture of Madhya Pradesh is a blend of Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists, Jains, Christians and Sikhs. The tribal communities of Madhya Pradesh comprises of different tribes like Bhils, Gonds, Oraons, Kols, Bhilalas, Murias and Korkens, etc. Go through this article to get a glimpse of the cultural heritage of Madhya Pradesh. The tribal people live in hills and forests.

Madhya Pradesh became an Indian state in 1956. The modern-day Madhya Pradesh came into being in the year 2000. The state is not only the geographic heart of India, but is also termed as the cultural and religious crux of the country.

Hindi is the official language of the state. Other languages spoken are Urdu, Marathi, Sindhi, Punjabi,Gujrati etc. This state is a land that enjoys all the major religions of India. In fact, the state also upholds term 'Unity in Diversity'. Madhya Pradesh can be termed as a cultural museum of India too.

The place is blending it's indigenous cultures to its large melting pot.

India rich in cultural heritage

India since ages is a real delight for it's tourists. Number of tourists visiting India is rising day by day. Tourists come to India to know it better for its wealth of sights, cultural heritage, diversity of terrain.

If you really want to discover the real splendor of India tourism, then places like Taj Mahal, Ajanta and Ellora Caves, Forts and Palaces of Rajasthan, Kerala are the best choices to explore it's cultural heritage.



Likewise, sacred destinations like Golden Temple, Konark temple, Khajuraho etc are the best places for those tourists who want to make a holy visit in India.

Experience and uncover the enchanting splendor of India and learn more about it's festivals like Holi, Diwali, Christmas, Christmas, etc. to get a glimpse of celebrations made by Indian people during these colorful festivals.

Cultural Heritage Of Chandigarh

Indian culture has been generally marked as a blend of a wide variety of cultures from across the world. Chandigarh is one of most well-planned cities in India, which was designed by the renowned architect, Le Corbusier. The rich culture of the city stands on the multi-ethnic population.



Chandigarh which is a land of fairs and festivals observe people celebrating Baisakhi, Gurpurab, Holla Mohalla, Lohri, Tika, Karva Chauth, Raksha Bandhan, Dusshera and Diwali with great zeal and enthusiasm.

Chandigarh cuisine offers an exquisite epicurean experience. The traditional cuisine of the place consists of typical Punjabi food, which is spicy and crunchy. The people here are very fond of desserts too.

The majority of people here in Chandigarh are Hindus and Sikhs, you can also find population of Jains, Muslims, Christians, etc here. Sikhism and Hinduism are the major religions followed in the city. Other than this religions like Islam, Christianity, Jainism and Buddhism, also flourish in the city.

Chandigarh has a rich tradition of folk dances. Bhangra, Giddha, Jhumar, Luddi, Julli, Dhamal, Sammi, Jaago, Teeyan, Dankara, Kikili and Gatka are some of the popular folk dances of the city.

Beauty lies in the eyes of beholder. Culture defines itself as a social scheme of shared notions, values, rituals and behaviour patterns that are practiced within a community. So lets discover the cultural heritage of this city.....

Allahabad

Allahabad one of the largest cities of the State of Uttar Pradesh in India. Popularly known as the Prayag City, Allahabad located in the state of Uttar Pradesh is situated at the convergence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers.



The fast developing cities in Uttar Pradesh is a well known historical city which is known for a rich historical heritage and culture. Like most parts of North India, the climate of Allahabad is mostly hot during summers and pretty cold during winters.

The climate in the city mainly remains dry all over the year. The ideal time for coming to Allahabad is between the months of October and March.

There are plenty of tourist attractions in Allahabad which are known for their historical and cultural significance. Allahabad Planetarium, Allahabad Museum, New Yamuna Bridge, Allahabad University, Patthar Girja, Allahabad High Court, Shivkoti Mahadev Temple, Allahabad Fort, Someshwar Mahadev Temple, Patalpuri Temple, Khusro bagh and Dashaswamedh Temple are the major attractions of the city.

Expore the cultural heritage of Allahabad and have fun....

Cultural Heritage Of Kerala

Located in southwestern India Kerala have a unique culture that has made itself a popular tourists place around the world. Formed in the year 1956, Kerala has 14 districts and Thiruvananthapuram is it's capital.



Most of the dance forms in Kerala are performed in connection with harvests, festivals etc. There are more than 50 well-known folk dances in Kerela. Some of the most popular ones are Kaliyattom, Mudiyettu, Kolam Thullal, Padayani, Kolkali, Parichamuttukali, Thappukali, Kuravarkali and Thiruvathirakali.

The festivals of Kerala have a big traditional history behind them. Onam, Vishu, Navaratri, Aaranmula Boat Race, Cochin Carnival, Sabarimala Festival , Malabar Mahotsavam, Aarattu, Jagannatha Festival, Thirunakara Festival , Vettukadu Perunal are some of the popular festivals of Kerala.

Cultural heritage of Kerala can be very well revealed with it's massive forts, temples, mosques, churches etc. The massive forts that showcase the fine architecture of Kerala are Pallippuram Fort, Palakkad Fort, St. Angelo's Fort, Bakel Fort, Dutch Palace.

Kerala also came in close contact with Islam. The mosques in the state are generally covered structure, with walls constructed of laterite blocks, that comprises of a large prayer hall in the centre with covered verandhas on all the sides. Charachira Jama Masjid, Nainar Mosque, Kanjiramattom Mosque, Cheraman Jama Masjid, Odathil Mosque, Malik Dinar Mosque attract pilgrims from all over the country.

St. Mary's Church, Cheriapalli, St. Mary's Church, Manarcad, St. George's Church, Puthupalli, St. Thomas Mount, St. Joseph's Monastery, Mannanam are few of the famous churches of Kerala.

The exotic cuisine of Kerala offers the most delicious and mouth watering foods on earth. Kerala is rich in coconut and fish. Chillies, curry leaf, mustard seed, tamarind and asafoetida are important ingredients for every dish.

This tranquil state is a tropical paradise of waving palms and wide sandy beaches with rich cultural heritage.

Cultural Heritage Of Orissa

Located on the east coast of India, by the Bay of Bengal, Orissa is the modern name of ancient republican nation of Kalinga. The cyclone prone state in India has a beautiful cultural heritage that comes out in a great form of handicraft items and amazing folk dances.

Orissa has a distinctive cooking style which is the major part of the heritage. Both sun-dried and par-bolied rice is the staple food of the people. Rice is used in almost every dish. Non-vegetarian food is also included in the diet of the Oriya people.




Handicrafts of Orissa are filled with wide variety of arts and crafts in the state is that it has witnessed the rule of many rulers. When the talk is about the folk performances of India, Oriya dances truly deserve a special mention. Orissa has a rich cultural heritage in terms of music and dance.

Some of the famous folk dances of the state are Kathi Nacha (Stick Dance), Medha Nacha (Mask Dance), Naga Nacha (Snake Dance),Sakhi Nacha or Kandhei (Puppet Dance), Ghumra Nacha, Mahari Nacha, Jatra Nacha (Folk Theatre), etc.

Orissa being the major musical centers of South India, comprises of Odissi music which is a combination of four distinctive kinds of music, namely, Chitrapada, Dhruvapada, Panchal and Chitrakala.

The official language of Orissa is Oriya, which is spoken by approximatlely 84 percent of the population. It is also one of the most prominent and one of the oldest languages of India.

The other major languages spoken in the state are Hindi, Urdu, Bengali and Telugu. English language is spoken only by a few literate people in Orissa.

Orissa has been inhabited by several tribal people. It is a combination of nearly 62 distinctive tribal groups. Orissa is a great combination of religions that consists Islam, Sikhism, Jainism, Buddhism, Vaisnavism, and Saivism etc.

So get ready to know more about the state and have lots of fun !!!!

Cultural Heritage of Punjab

Punjab has a long history and rich cultural heritage. Approximately, 92.2 percent of Punjabi is spoken in Indian Punjab. The Vedic and the later Epic periods of the Punjab were socially and culturally the most creative.

Let's have a look at the few important aspects of cultural heritage of Punjab-



Folk Dances-

Bhangra Dance- Originated in the Western Punjab, Bhangra season starts with the wheat sowing. The dancers move around the 'dhol' drummer in a circle. Colourful clothes that mainly consists of flowing turbans, chadra (covering for the lower body) and long kurtas (shirts) and waistcoats make it a very attractive dance to watch. The Bhangra season concludes with the Baisakhi fair when the wheat is harvested.

Giddha which is the another form of folk dance is performed during family and festive occasions. It has almost the same intensity as Bhangra. In Giddha, women translate bolian-verses into gestures. The movement of the feet is very quick with the high tempo. The embroidered 'duppattas' and heavy jewellery of the people further exaggerate the movements.

Jhumar, originally from Sandalbar (now in Pakistan), has become very much a part of Punjab's folk heritage. This is a graceful dance based on a Jhumar rhythm. Dancers circle around the drummer and sing graceful lyrics as they dance. Jhumar is performed exclusively by men.

Luddi is a male dance of Punjab to celebrate a victory in any field. Only a loose shirt and a loincloth are used as the dress code. Some tie turbans, others tie a Patkas, which resumbles a scarf across the forehead.

Kikli- This is generally popular with the younger girls. The girls form pairs, crossing their arms, hold each other`s hands and whirl around singing folk songs.

Talking about the Punjabi cuisine, the Punjabis cook rice only on special occasions. Rice is eaten with the added flavours of cumin or fried onions with Rajma or Kadhi. In winter rice is cooked with jaggary known as gurwala chawal or with peas called matarwale chawal or as a delicacy called Rao Ki Kheer which, is rice cooked on very slow flame for hours together with sugar cane juice.

Mah ki Dal, Sarson Ka Saag and Makkee Ki Roti, is the major food of Punjab since years. Meat curry like Roghan Josh and stuffed parathas and the main masala in a Punjabi dish consists of onion, garlic, ginger and a lot of tomatoes fried in pure ghee.

Punjab is a blend of many communities and cultures.

Cultural heritage of Silicon Valley of India

Bangalore or Bengaluru is very well known for it's rich cultural heritage and industrial accomplishments. Bangalore which has already acquired the status of the IT Capital has a fusion of the old and the new culture.

Arts and Crafts consists of elite bungalows and impressive palaces. The interiors of these bungalows are adorned with arts and crafts, whose beauty cannot be described in words.



Bangalore languages comprise of all the languages spoken in the state of Karnataka. The major launguage of Bangaloreans is Kannad. Apart from Kannad, English is also quite widely spoken here.

People belonging to various religions, castes and communities live here. Hinduism is one of the major religions of Bangalore. The major economic hub and the fastest growing major metropolis in India, Bangalore enjoys a moderate type of climate throughout the year.

Visit the Silicon Valley of India and explore more about it's cultural heritage.

Udaipur

Udaipur the city of lakes is situated in the state of Rajasthan in western India. Udaipur has been favourite place of the Rajputs. This beautiful city has received a rich cultural heritage from the bygone age.




having tropical climate the city has adopted the life style of big cities; still it becomes necessary for you to know more about the cultural heritage of the city. Udaipur receives ample number of tourists from all over the world every year.

Festivals and fairs depicts the cultural prosperity of Udaipur. The lakes, temples, forts and palaces boast about the rich heritage of this city. Let's here discover about the people, cuisine, language, religion, folk dance and music of Udaipur.

Dominated by Jainism and Vaishnavism, Udaipur cuisine mainly comprises of vegetarian dishes. Food is usually made from lots of vegetables and lentils, seasoned with a great variety of spices. Delicious food like dried mango i.e. 'Ocra' and beans of 'sangri' is accompanied by many meals.

Dressed up in typical Rajsthani dress, the Bhil tribe loaded with loads of silver jewelry welcomes you with all love and affection. The traditional attire of women is ghaghra choli or skirt and blouse and for men, angrakha or Kurta and dhoti would do.

In order to communicate, Mewari is the primary language of Udaipur, yet Rajasthani, Hindi and English are also common in the city. Other than following Jainism on high note, rest of the religions include Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism and Christianity.

Udaipur would never let down the dance and music lovers. The dances that are famous all over Rajasthan of Udaipur are Bhavai, Ghoomar, Kachhi Ghodi, Kalbeliya and Terahtaali.

Dance of Dandi Gair is associated with Marwar and hence with Udaipur. Talking about music, Morchang, Naad, Tanpura, Sarangi and many other instruments are used to echo the courts of Mewar rulers.

Visit Udaipur to explore more about it's cultural heritage !!!

Treasure Trove country India

India is a rich cultural heritage country in the world. Rich with musical, culinary and handicraft traditions from generations to generations several cultural tours organised in India help people to discover India's facets .



The cultural tour packages of North India takes you to the periodic eras of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. The historical monuments at various places in India very well showcases the deep-rooted culture and tradition within India.

The festivals and fairs in Rajasthan, Goa and Kerala are the major attractions that bring out the real picture of India's culture. The Gangaur festival, Pushkar festival, International Kite Festival, Camel fair etc in Rajasthan; Carnival in Goa; Holi in Madhya Pradesh; Ganesh Chaturthi in Maharashtra; Elephant festival, Boat carnival and Onam in Kerala etc compelte your cultural odyssey in India.

The Taj Mahotsav that is celebrated in Agra, the Khajuraho Festival in Khajuraho, the Konark Festival in Konark, etc in India are the cultural festivals that make a deep impact on every mind.

India welcomes you to tour the breathtaking places to explore the culture and traditions of India.

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu has a great cultural heritage that evolved through the rule of dynasties that ruled the state during various phases of history. However, Tamil Nadu is one of the most urbanized states of India but most of the people still live in villages.




In Tamil Nadu, there is an established caste system with traditional differentiations a lot more pronounced than in many other parts of India. About 80 percent of the people living in Tamil Nadu follow Hinduism and substantial percentage of population follows Christianity and Islam.

The main language spoke in Tamil Nadu state is Tamil is rich heritage of literature and one of the 18 languages mentioned in the eighth schedule of the Indian constitution. Besides Tamil Nadu, Tamil is also spoken by a number of people in Sri Lanka, Singapore, Mauritius and Malaysia.

The cultural heritage of Tamil nadu can be well depicted with it's religion. The main religions in Tamilnadu are Hinduism, Islam, Christianity and Jainism. Cuisines also in a or other helps to explore the culture heritage of the place. Like all other South Indian states, Tamil Nadu is also known for a wide variety of delicious food both for the vegetarians as well as the non-vegetarians.

Some of the most common and popular dishes of Tamil Nadu are idly, dosai, vada, pongal and Uppuma. Coconut chutney and sambhar form a part of most of the Tamil dishes. Tamil Nadu which is rich in it's tradition of heritage and culture still continues to flourish.