Tell About the South India?

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The most important dynasties are Cheras, Cholas, Chalukyas, Sathavahanas, Pallavas, Hoysalas, Kadambas, Wodeyars, Kakatiyas, Rashtrakutas and the Vijayanagara Empire.

The rise of the Muslim empire in South India took place in 1323 CE and was then followed by the Nizams and British Empire from the 18th century.

From the silk saris of Kerala to the Pochampally pattu saris of Telangana, each and every sari is a testimony to the regal beauty of South Indian women.

Kanchipuram’s silk sari; also known as Kanjeevaram sari is South India’s answer to the Banarasi Silk saris.

Among men’s attire; the South Indian silk Dhotis and Kanduvas (scarves) are highly regarded.

Bharatanatyam from Tamil Nadu, Kuchipudi from Andhra Pradesh, Kathakali from Kerala and Yakshagana from Karnataka are the dance forms that are popular all over the world.

Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu. An interesting fact is that many of the South Indians speak at least two of these languages.

The region harbors over 450 bird species, about 140 mammalian species, 260 reptiles and 175 amphibians; in addition to over 6000 plant species. Most of the commonly used spices like cardamom and black pepper originate from this region.

IT CONSTITUTES 19.31 % OF THE ENTIRE COUNTRY’S GEOGRAPHIC AREA

With a population of 252 million, i.e. 25 crores; 20% of the country’s population are South Indians.

The Dravidian tradition is immensely rich. It is believed that the South Indian culture is in spirit the celebration of the entire universe. What is fascinating about South Indian you ask? Well there is so much that a single article fails to do justice to the enigma that this peninsular region is for India. However, below is a humble attempt at seeing what the South Indian Culture is all about.

THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF THE REGION IS MORE THAN TWICE THAT OF NORTH INDIA

If you want to know about the tradition and culture of a society what better way than the festivals to find out the information from. South India like every other part of the country has many colorful and vibrant festivals. Onam and Pongal are some of the harvest festivals while Ugadi, Vishu, Mahashivaratri, Dussherah, Diwali, Christmas and Id are the other festivals which are celebrated in this part of the land.

Annual economic growth of the country is 8% and in South India, it is 17%.

The sculptures in the South Indian temples speak of the culture and tradition of this great peninsula.  Rich in history, these sculptures are a medium of expression which gives you a peek into their customs and way of life of these people. Infact, they are the safe keepers of history. You would also be surprised to note that the poses of these sculptures have actually helped in preserving south Indian dance forms as well.

35% of the entire cotton in India is grown in the second largest city of Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore.

The art at Mahabalipuram, Tanjore, Hampi and Madurai along with the mural paintings of Travancore and Lepakshi temples are living testaments to South India’s richness in the field of art. Being home to 5 out of the 26 World Heritage listed sites in India, South India’s connect to art is undisputable. A foray into the southern peninsula is certainly incomplete without a prevue of this fine aspect.

According to a 2011 research, India holds the top spot as the largest producer of spices in the world; producing over 15 lakm metric tonnes. More than 9 lakh of these are grown in South India.

Whether it is the Tirupati Balaji Temple or the Meenakshi Temple; south India has some of the most exotic and beautiful shrines in the country. There are over 30000 ancient temples in the south and they have been there for over hundreds of years. The architecture and striking distinctiveness of these temples from those in the other parts of the country have captured the imagination of every traveler. These temples are in essence the windows to south India’s beautiful culture.

Kerala tops the list and that is why Vasco da Gama came there and started the whole colonization thing.

The key to a culture is through its literature and south India too is not an exception. The literary excellence of this region is at par with any other in the world, among the best! The origins of South Indian literature dates back to over two thousand years. The poetic Sangams were the first known literature of South India and today contemporary south Indian writers have won awards and accolades from all quarters.

9 out of 32 UNESCO World Heritage sites in India are in South India!

The traditional silk and cotton sarees of the south are a favorite all around this country. The kanchipuram sarees are just one of the emblems of the beautiful sarees that women in this part of the country don. The men traditionally wear a type of sarong which could be a white dhoti or a colourful lungi. The clothing and garments of a region are very much a part of its cultural identity and the same hold true for the south of this great country.

The intricate sculptures and inscriptions in South Indian temples give deep insights into the history; tradition and culture of the peninsula.