"Vanakkam", welcome to south India

India, Tamil Nadu Special feature

A trip to South India is unforgettable. The architecture of the temples of Tamil Nadu, the spirit that reigns there, the exchange with the people, the beauty of the mountains in Kerala provide unique memories. In South India, the atmosphere is calmer in comparison with the north, even if the contrast with the occidental world is equally harsh. The discovery remains surreal.

Contents

• Mahabalipuram - an archaeological celebrity

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• Spirituality: the importance of Shiva

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• Pondichery: the town of nostalgia

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• A festive celebration of death

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• The temple of Gangailkondacholishvara

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• Tasting the Thali

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• The mythical story of Virapan

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• Kerala, greenness and coconut trees

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• A Rice Boat cruise in the backwaters

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• Cochin, one the world's most beautiful port

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