Tamil Nadu: The Heart of Dravidian India (Adventure Travel Book 6)

Ever thought about visiting India but didn’t know where to begin? By starting with Tamil Nadu, you can avoid the crowds of northern India and immerse yourself in ancient Dravidian culture.

The huge temples of Tamil Nadu are justifiably famous. Through history and forty-four original photographs, this book explains how the temples came to be and what their statuary symbolizes. The book also paints a picture of what life was like in the civilizations that built them.

In addition to temples, Tamil Nadu offers beaches and mountain resorts. One section of the book highlights a tiny narrow-gauge train that climbs into the Western Ghats – the dramatic mountains that form the western boundary of Tamil Nadu. A glossary and pronunciation guide helps you to remember and pronounce fifty place names and commonly-used words.