Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are known for their remarkable, ornately carved temple architecture and the intricate religious imagery. The brightly painted ritual figures enforces the strong faith and traditional way of life that has remained unaltered for centuries. Hindu, Jain and Buddhist shrines pepper this lush land of traditional agriculture and temples throng with pilgrims, devotees and flower sellers.

Highlights:
Kanchipuram, one of Hinduism’s seven most sacred cities
The Dravidian rock cut temples at Mamallapuram
Srirangapatnam, the site of Tipu Sultan’s last stand