Sri Murugan Temple - MysoreSouth India, an unforgettable panorama of unique places, warm and friendly people. A new dimension in sights and spectacles, exquisite temples, jungle habitats, cool hills, joyous festivals, artistic crafts the excitement of each linger forever. Historically the states of South India remained untouched by the turmoil of the North. When the Aryans began their vast migration into India, each wave displaced some of the original inhabitants southward. The invasion of the South was never completed and Dravidian culture survived from ancient times without any real threat of extinction. The southern rulers traded by sea with the west, perhaps as long ago as the time of Babylon. Their kings patronized learning and the fine arts, a rich heritage enjoyed by the inhabitants even today. Silks & Spices includes some of the major highlights of the South, an area vibrating with community life, bazaars, smells, color, music and worship. Come feel the never-ending presence of a glorious civilization again...