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Culturally and linguistically speaking South India consists up of these five states and 3 union territories-Karnataka,Andhra pradesh,Telangana,Kerala,Tamil Nadu,Puducherry(Yanam,Mahe,Karaikal and puducherry),Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicober Islands.These are the things that only South Indians can understand but after reading my answer,our north Indian friends will also get to know about our culture and customs.Love for gold and silverWe South Indians are much fond of gold as it forms a part of culture.This shining metal not only matches with any dress but also enhances the beauty and charm of a person who adorns it . In marriages gold plays a important role(not as a dowry but as an essential thing ) as many people gift the couples in gold and silver. In our pooja rooms,silver forms an important role.It is fact that 60% of India’s gold is present with South Indian women and Kerala and Tamil Nadu-the highest purchaser of gold .Not only that gold and silver is offered to so many temples by southies.Who are the biggest buyers of gold in India?Telugus’ love for gol“The per capita consumption of gold by Tamil Nadu and Kerala is the highest in the world. The region, as a centre, is the single largest consumer than any other centre or region in the world,” said Mr Shishmanian. “In India, 30 per cent of the demand for new consumption is from this region,” said Mr Toussaint.Mar 9, 2010.Who won’t love this metal that shines so bright?A kerala bride adorned in goldTastiest cuisines of worldSouthern India has many varied type of cuisines.All the four states has differnt types of cuisines and again there are many inner cuisines in these states.Let it be the spices or the masala added to curry ,it will surely tempt you to eat.For eg:-Tamil nadu cuisine consists up of four cuisines-Chettinad cuisine-Very famous world wide for its mouth warering dishes.Kongu nadu cuisineMadurai cuisineNanjil Nadu cuisine,etc.A typical full meals in Tamil Nadu hotels…Studies and jobs in foreign countries.It is said that atleast one relative of each south Indian is either working or settled or studying in foreign countries.Although Southies are found working in many countries,you can find more ofMallus in Gulf countriesTamils in U.S.A and in South east asian countriesTelugites in U.S.AKannadigas in European countries like England,Germany,etc.Learning carnatic music and cultural dances .People of south are more fond of cultures,traditions and rituals and its very important that apart from studies learning carnatic music and dances can help us to carry our traditions further for generations to come.Nowadays there a growing trend among peopleof south in educating and learning our culture deeply.People of south send their children to learn the classical music and dances at a very young age only.I need this also should be started by northies in learning their cultural dances and arts .Kuchipudi-The dance of Satya Bhama and state dance of Andhra.Traditional sports.Let it be the Kambala race of karnataka or the cock fighting of Andhra or the Boat race of Kerala or the WORLD FAMOUS Jallikattu,it makes us feel proud and happy about our culture.Kambala race of Karnataka.Music and VaadhyamsI am not telling about the film music,the carnatic music and the vaadhyams of Southern statesNadaswaram of Tamil NaduPancha Vaadyam of KeralaDollu kunitha of KarnatakaDollu kunithaDevotional songsOur mornings always start by the song of suprabatam of M.S Subulakshmi or any other devotional songs of carnatic music.The Friday pooja and the tulsi plantOn every fridays,the women of south perform a special pooja to female goddess like Lakshmi,Saraswati and Parvati and Tulsi pooja for their tulsi plants.Festivals-Our festivals that are unique to each state differ a lot in celebrationsKarnataka-Vara Maha Lakshmi,Ugadi,SankranthiAndhra and Telangana-Ugadi,Sakranthi,Vara Maha LakshmiKerala-Onam,Vishu,Thiruvadirai,ThrikarthikaTamil Nadu-Pongal,Thaipoosam,karthigai deepam,Adi 18Pongal festivalDo visit these festivals during their respective festivals.Kolams or Rangolis or MugguluEveryday our women welcome the guests by drawing these extravagant designs in front of our houses in mornings.Edits:-Some of them are commenting to add more points.Traditional dresses and flowers.Our South Indian traditional includesFor young girls below they attain puberty is called as Sattai PavadaiFor girls after they attain puberty till the age of getting married is Half Saree or Davani(similar to Lehanga yet different)For married women its Saree(There are different ways of wearing a saree).Madisar(a type of saree worn by Tamil Brahmins)For men its Veshti in Tamil,Mundu in Malayalam,Panche in Kannada and Pancha in Telugu.Familiar faces….Dhoni and Raina.Women and girls of south love wearing flowers(gajra). We can get different types of flowers for worshipping god .Wearing flowers and Tilak is an important thing during festivals,functions and temple visits.South Indian film industrySouth Indian film industry is divided into four industires each state having its own industryKerala-Mollywood-Famous actors like Mamooty,Mohan lal,Dulquer salman,Nivin Pauly,Jaya surya,etcTamil Nadu-Kollywood-Famous actors like Rajini,Kamal Haasan,vijay,Ajith,Suriya,etcKarnataka-Sandalwood-Puneeth Rajkumar,Yash,Darshan,Sudeep,Upendra,etcAndhra and Telangana-Tolly wood-Junior N.T.R,pawan kalyan.Mahesh Babu,Prabhas,Allu Arjun,etcIf I had missed any one sorry and similarly there are many South Indian actress whohave made their debut in Bollywood and South Indian industries likeAishwarya Rai,Sri devi,Hema Malini,Deepika Padukone,Vaijayanti Mala,Vidya Balan,etc ….the list will goon further.Pickles , Appalam(Pappad) and Curd riceLet it be any function,festival or annadhanam,without these the above three food items our meals are incomplete.All the above three things should be completely present in our Plaintain leaf and again it is a custom that after taking first rice in Plaintain leaf we should again add a little rice with butter milk or Rasam onto it.There is a way of eating our meals also.Half Saree function for girls and Upanayanam(south Brahmins).Half saree function is an important ritual in the all the southern states except Kerala.When a girl has attained her puberty,she is given rich diet ,taken well care of and this is a happy message for the family and is celebrated very grandly.This custom shows are love and awareness that Puberty is also a part of women and we should consider it as a important part in our daily life.Nothing wrong is present in celebrating the first puberty as this function can give the girl a good perspective and courage to the girl about the upcoming life.Upanayanam is also celebrated grandly.Marrying cross cousinsMarrying cross cousins is a part of Hinduism and not just among muslims.In Mahabharatha Krishna had married his sister Subhadra to Arjuna.Arjuna and Subadra are also cross cousins.When our religion permits these type of marriages,nothing is wrong.I know rarely it can lead to genetic disorders but however these type of marriages are decreasing nowadays.Seemandham or Vazhaikappu -I don't know whether this baby shower function is common in north or not but down here this is an important function of families in having their first babie child done in the 9 th month before sending the girl to her mom's house.60 th marriage ceremonyA function done when a person attains his 60th age wherein the aged people marry again in front of their children.Common among Brahmins but now many have started to do it.Sorry If I had offended anyone,Pls neglect it.Many more things are still there to add so…It is very essential that we should follow our culture and traditions to come.What is the most South Indian thing ever?Sources:Google Images and WkipediaIf u like my answer ,Follow me: Gautham Sampath,PEACE!!JAI HIND!

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Dera Sacha Sauda is a Social Welfare & Spiritual Organization that preaches and practices humanitarianism and selfless services to others. The main centre of the ashram is located in Sirsa (northern India). More than 60 million people around the world are faithful followers of the organization. Spiritual seekers learn to meditate and follow the principles laid down by Revered Guruji.His Holiness Beparawah Mastana Ji Maharaj founded Dera Sacha Sauda on April 29th, 1948 to encourage spiritual awakening among the masses, to uplift humanity, and to create a better world. HE hailed from Baluchistan, part of present-day Pakistan. With devotion and hard work, Maharaj Ji transmuted the barren land of Sirsa into a spiritual garden and imparted the glorious method of meditation to HIS followers. The slogan “Dhan Dhan Satguru Tera Hi Asra,” which Dera’s devotees chant at the Ashram, elucidates the kindness of God Almighty as our saviour. His Excellency Guruji preached about following the path of truth, humanity, and hard work. In 1960, HE handed over the rein of Dera to HIS spiritual successor, Param Pita Shah Satnam Singh Ji Maharaj. Mastana Ji Maharaj merged with the divine light on April 18th, 1960.Param Pita Shah Satnam Singh Ji Maharaj made the ground of Sri Jalalana Sahib a holy site by incarnating Himself there on 25th January 1919. His Holiness served mankind for thirty years (1960-1990) and enlightened many people on the path to emancipation by showering the blessings of Gurumantra upon them. HE composed myriad hymns and wrote several holy books.His Exalted Holiness passed the Divine apostleship of Dera Sacha Sauda to revered Saint Dr. Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Ji Insan on September 23rd, 1990. Shah Satnam Singh Ji Maharaj shed His human attire and proceeded back to “Nij-Dham” (eternal abode) on December 13th 1991.Most Revered Hazoor Pita Saint Dr.Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Ji Insan glorified the vicinity of Shri Gurusar Modia(District Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan) and made it one of the most holy places by incarnating Himself as a human being on August 15th,1967.The present Master has been instrumental in leading the humanitarian endeavors. During HIS apostleship, Dera has scaled glorious heights as per the holy sermons of Beparawah Mastana Ji and Param Pita Ji. For the holy congregations several branches of Dera have been established worldwide. Presently, Dera has undertaken 130 social welfare activities like helping in road accidents and working for the protection of daughters from heinous fetal murder and solemnizing the marriages of harlots by inspiring them to quit this abhorrent profession. Dera has set up educational institutions to provide materialistic and spiritualistic knowledge,i.e., a holistic growth.Furthermore, Dera is running three speciality hospitals in Sirsa and one in Sri Gurusar modia too, where health services are provided to the indigent free of cost. Ashram has the largest international eye bank named ‘Poojaneeya Mata Kartar Kaur Ji International Eye Bank’. This is a confluence of all the religions, and offers due regards to every one of them. Devotees from various faiths, be it Hinduism, Muslim, Christian, Sikhism, or Judaism, all visit Dera Sacha Sauda frequently with all respect and devotion.This paramount institution extends all types of help and cooperation to the deprived and dejected ones. His Excellency Guruji has composed hundreds of enchanting hymns and two books have been published encapsulating those holy songs. Beautiful, heart piercing rhymes bring ecstasy to the readers.In Dera Sacha Sauda 25th of January is celebrated annually as the birthday ceremony of Shah Satnam Ji Maharaj. Guruji presents memento of affection to the volunteers who are involved in selfless services. As billions congregate, there is a rapture bursting forth. It is amazing that on this day, food is served to nearly three million people within half an hour.Vision:Dera Sacha Sauda envisions an egalitarian, conflict free and peaceful world where the inner spiritual realization, self confidence and attainment of God are foremost through the practice of true meditation. The world order will be free of social evils, exploitation and sinful conduct. Practically the women will find their right place in society.All discrimination shall cease to exist and it will be a just world, devoid of fear, anxiety and where the entire mankind will strive to serve fellow human beings and nurture the environment too and secure the future of the planet.Mission:To freely propagate true meditation throughout the world to attain inner self confidence and see God.To educate people that God can be found only by true meditation learnt from a selfless true master and not with money.To see the world as one, and believe in the same ONE God.To promote love and tolerance amongst people of all religions, castes, color and regions without any discrimination.To promote adoption of drug and alcohol free, meat/egg/fish free diet and restore correct values and character.To promote morality and convince people about the harms of immorality, promiscuity and high risk behavior.Reaching the PinnacleSocial EvolutionTo implement welfare activities smoothly and to reach every level of society, welfare teams of volunteers are organized in a disciplined way. There are groups at every level, from national, regional, state, district, and block to village levels. Furthermore, a dedicated special group, “Shah Satnam Ji Green ‘S’ Welfare Force Wing,” has been formed in order to rehabilitate people who have been affected by natural disasters. Presently, there are around seventy thousand dedicated volunteers in this group, including doctors, engineers, renowned scientists, highly designated officers and teachers. Dera Sacha Sauda also provides food, shelter and clothing to the under-privileged.Crusades against Social EvilsHis Holiness Guru Ji is bent upon eradicating social evils such as prostitution, female feticide and others. The motivation from His Excellency Guru Ji has resulted in bringing forth approximately 1500 noble souls, who are ready to marry the ex-prostitutes.Academic AdvancementsTo provide education to all, separate schools for boys and girls, are formed, run and managed by Dera. Merit scholarship and free education is provided to the needy. Apart from educational knowledge, spiritual and holistic development is an integral part of our teaching. Our students, with the balance of learning and spiritual guidance of His Holiness, have achieved exemplary feats in academics as well as in national and international sports. Our students have also created history in 12th Asian Games.A MessiahThree hospitals providing allopathic, homeopathic, ayurvedic and natural treatments are built to serve humanity. Our emergency mobile hospital, Farishta, is recorded in the Limca Book of World Records for its size, agility and facilities. Dera Sacha Sauda is actively working to provide the best health care to all. We provide artificial limbs, wheel chairs, encourage body donation, conduct monthly health camps, manage the True HAPPY (Heart Attack Prevention Program for You) Program, etc.Agricultural Training CentreOur advanced agricultural training centre uses the latest technologies to promote organic farming in the most efficient way. Farming is the prime source of income for the organization. The consistent efforts by our volunteers and blessings of His Excellency Guru Ji have converted the rocky surface into the fertile land.A Ray of HopeWe strive to help people lead a healthy life far from the evil trap of drugs and other addictions. Our centre has cured critical addicts who used to take 70 Fortwin injections, 15 gm Smack drugs, consumed 20 bottles of alcohol daily and other addictions with help of Naam Shabad, and rendering selfless services within a week without any medicine, which is a miracle in itself.Optimism for BereftShahi Betiyan Basera (Abode for Royal Daughters)To prevent female feticide and create awareness, Respected Guru Ji established Shahi Betiyan Basera. Girls, who have been orphaned, deserted, or rescued from feticide, are adopted by Guru Ji as HIS own daughters and provided proper family care. So far, 29 girls have been adopted by Guru Ji and provided a respectful life. We urge people unwilling or unable to care for a girl child to leave her at the Ashram rather than kill the unborn baby.Shah Satnam Ji Asra AshramShah Satnam Ji Asra Ashram is established to provide education and training to orphaned and destitute boys, in order to help them become self-sustained. Currently there are over 42 boys receiving complete care.Light to the blindsOur yearly eye camp, held 13th–15th of December, is one of the largest in the world. Over 15,000 eye replacements have been conducted since 1992. This camp is organized to commemorate Param Pita Shah Satnam Ji Maharaj.Saviour of LifeOur massive blood donation camps have been recorded in The Guinness Book of World Records many times and have earned us the name of Blood Pump. On 8th August 2010, 43,732 units of blood were donated on a single day, creating a new record in The Guinness Book of World Records. The sole purpose of these camps is to help humanity. We supply 600 to 1000 units of blood to India Defense on a monthly basis.Greening the EnvironmentDera Sacha Sauda followers celebrated the 48th incarnation anniversary of His Holiness Saint Dr. Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Ji Insan by planting saplings in their respective areas and taking care of them as if they were their own children. This initiative has been recorded in The Guinness Book of World Records with 6,873,451 saplings planted in a single day. Other noted initiatives include holding cleanliness drives and encouraging water conservation.Active Wings Always Spread Their Feathers to Fly………..Administrative wingPolitical wingYouth federation wingSocial welfare wing (Shah Satnam Ji Green ‘S’ Welfare Force Wing)Medical wingEducational wingDSS IT wingPioneering Treasures of Dera Sacha SaudaThis is a non-profit organization dedicated to guiding all to find peace, serenity and compassion in their life through the universal teachings of meditation, vegetarianism and selfless love.A perfect aura of spiritualism, far away from the hurly-burly of daily mundane life and gives an opportunity to be calm, tranquil, and discover the inner bliss.A dynamic centre of spirituality for the upliftment of souls.Ever-pervasive harmonious environment for the parched souls.Luminously replete with the omniscient grace of His exalted Holiness.Brimming with the cosmological driving force leading to salvation of the spirit.Encourages people to restrain from alcohol, or any other addiction. Besides, promotes simple living with dignity and moral values.A warm welcome to the exhilarating environment of Dera Sacha Sauda!