Tag: South India
Famous Kanchipuram Temple and Sarees
Kanchipuram also known as Kanchi or Kancheepuram, is counted among India’s seven holiest cities, collectively called “Sapta-puri”. It is believed that a pilgrimage to...
Madurai Meenakshi Temple in Tamil Nadu
Location: Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Built By: Kulashekarar Pandyan
Architectural Style: Dravidian
Dedicated To: Meenakshi (Goddess Parvati) and Sundareswarar (Lord Shiva)
Tradition: Shaivism
Major Festival: Tirukalyanam Festival / Chithirai Thiruvizha
Madurai Meenakshi Temple
Temple Structure
The temple occupies a...
Pondicherry
Pondicherry is a famous city in Puducherry, one of the Union Territories of India. Pondicherry was named after Puducherry which originated from Putucceri, which...
The Flavor Savior – Curry Leaves
The curry leaf tree or the curry leaves form a substantial part of Indian cooking especially in South India and south-western cooking in India....
Pulikali – The Tigers’ Dance of Kerala
Are you looking for Pulikali? then to check out this post. Onam is right around the corner and Kerala is one of the culturally...
Silambam #Tamil Nadu
Silambam is an ancient martial art form practiced in the Tamil Nadu state of India. Silambam originated around 1000 BCE in the Tamilkam region(which...