Which South Indian state is most different from other South Indian state and why?

 Kerala. And it’s not even close. In some respect it’s strange how different it is from rest of us.

It differs from all three major ethnicities in almost every sphere- religion, dance, cuisine, Gods, cousin-marriage, festivals…I will explain a few here

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Cousin-Marriage: Except Kerala all other states have very high rate of cousin marriage and in fact it the most preferred among Kannadigas, Telugus and Tamils.

Cuisine: The fact that beef eating is acceptable in Kerala is unique among all the Hindus.

Religion: Kerala is religiously diverse while all other states in South are much more homogeneous. No other state in India is as diverse as Kerala in religion.

Dance: Their classical dance forms Kathakali and Mohiniyattam are easily distinguishable.

Festivals: Kerala doesn’t celebrate Deepavali. It doesn’t celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi. It’s major festivals are different with a totally different mythology.

Language: Urdu usage is near zero among Kerala Muslims- this is unique- not even Tamil Nadu has this much uniformity.

Apart from Kerala, is there another place in India you’d recommend visiting?

 Tamil Nadu is the another best place to visit in India. Lots of Historic Temple, world class beach,Hill station and much more.

(all pictures are credited to google)

Here is the list of some beautiful places:-

1. Kanyakumari

Located at most southern tip point of India Renowned for its breathtaking confluence of three vast water bodies – the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal, and the Indian Ocean.

2.Ramaeswaram

Famous Ramanathaswamy Temple and dhanushkodi like historical place and is separated by a small Pamban bridge from Sri Lanka.

3. Thanjavur

Also known as tanjour and city of temple famous for brihadeeswara temple.

4.Madhurai

Cultural Capital of Tamil Nadu it also called Lotus city as it built in the shape of Lotus. Madurai also famous for Meenakshi Amman temple.

5. Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal is one of best best hill station and one of the favourite honeymoon destinations in india.

6. Chennai

Chennai is the Capital city of Tamil Nadu also known as Madaras. Located on the Coast of Coromandel Bay of Bengal. Chennai has the world famous Marina beach.

7.Ooty

Hill station located in Nilgiri hills Tamil Nadu also called the queen of hills.

8. Mahabalipuram

Mamallapuram or Mahabalipuram as it is famously known for its carved temples and rock-cut caves, is a historically important and well-loved tourist location situated on the Coromandel Coast along the Bay of Bengal, in the state of Tamil Nadu.