Cuisine
This popular South Indian breakfast item is a fermented crepe made from rice and lentils.
What is Dosa?
This harvest festival is celebrated with grandeur in Tamil Nadu every January.
What is Pongal?
This classical dance form from Tamil Nadu is known for its fixed upper torso, bent legs, and intricate hand gestures.
What is Bharatanatyam?
This Tamil film industry, named after the Kodambakkam neighborhood, produces a significant number of movies annually.
What is Kollywood?
This iconic temple in Tamil Nadu, known for its towering gopurams, is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
What is the Meenakshi Temple?
A staple dish in South India, this dish combines rice with tamarind pulp, spices, and peanuts.
What is Pulihora/Puliyodarai?
Celebrated in Kerala, this festival marks the return of King Mahabali and features the iconic snake boat races.
What is Onam?
This percussion instrument, resembling a drum, is commonly used in Carnatic music performances.
What is Mrindangam?
This 2015 Telugu blockbuster directed by S.S. Rajamouli became a pan-Indian hit.
What is Baahubali: The Beginning?
Known as the "City of Temples," this Tamil Nadu city is home to the Brihadeeswarar Temple.
What is Thanjavur?
This aromatic dish is renowned worldwide but is believed by many to perfected and iconic of the city of Hyderabad, Telangana.
What is Biryani?
This festival, celebrated in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, honors Goddess Durga and is popularly known as the Festival of Flowers.
What is Bathukamma?
This traditional dance from Kerala features elaborate costumes, detailed makeup, and a storytelling performance style.
What is Kathakali?
This Malayalam actor, often referred to as "The Complete Actor," has won multiple National Film Awards.
Who is Mohanlal?
This temple complex in Karnataka is famous for its intricate carvings and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
What is Hampi?
This tangy soup made with tamarind, tomatoes, and a variety of spices is a South Indian specialty.
What is Rasam?
Karnataka celebrates this festival with elaborate processions and traditional dances to honor Goddess Chamundeshwari.
What is Mysore Dasara/Dasara?
This classical dance form from Andhra Pradesh emphasizes fluid movements and facial expressions.
What is Kuchipudi?
This 2022 Kannada film about a gold mine became a massive hit across India.
What is KGF?
This coastal town in Andhra Pradesh is famous for its ancient Buddhist stupa and archaeological sites.
What is Amaravati?
This traditional Kerala dish, made from raw bananas and yam cooked with a spiced coconut paste and yogurt, is a key part of the Onam Sadhya.
What is Kalan?
This new year festival celebrated in Andhra Pradesh is known for its unique chutney made from 6 ingredients.
What is Ugadhi?
This wind instrument, also known as a South Indian oboe, is often played at temple festivals and weddings.
What is Nadaswaram?
This acclaimed Tamil director is known for films like Pithamagan and Nandha.
Who is Bala?
The backwaters of this Kerala district offer serene boat rides and are a major tourist attraction.
What is Alappuzha (Alleppey)?