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Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The Andaman & Nicobar Islands were known to be the abode of the aboriginal tribes Negritos and the Mongoloids respectively since centuries long. There exists no documentation on Andaman & Nicobar Islands before the survey by British in1777. Before that the islands remain secluded from the mainland. It was only at the end of 18 th Century when people from the outside world first visited here.
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Andhra Pradesh
During your south India tours to Andhra Pradesh, you will come to know that the state was one of the poorest and least developed. It is a miracle of sorts that the diligent people and few able administrative thinking have made Andhra Pradesh a computer-friendly state. The recent visit of the President of the United States, Mr. George Bush, to the state capital Hyderabad amply proves the improved prospects.
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Karnataka
Karnataka is renowned the world over for its Incense Sticks and a unique form of classical music, the Carnatic Music. Besides, it is also a capital for Silk, Sandalwood, Coffee and Arecanut. The state is one of the fastest growing in India, through rapid industrialization and software production.
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Kerala
As per the legendary belief, Parasuraman, who is considered to be the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu (one of the Trinity, believed to provides sustenance to the life-form), threw his axe into the sea from Gokarnam (near Mangalore that is in Karnataka state now) only to find that the sea retreated from where his axe fell to give birth to Kerala.
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Lakshadweep
Early history of Lakshadweep is not known. The historical evidence only starts somewhere in 7 th Century, when Hazrat Ubaidullah of Mecca set off on instructions he received in his dream from Prophet Mohammed.
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Pondicherry
Tracing the ancient history of Pondicherry Beach Legend, Pondicherry was once known as Vedapuri where great sage Agastya came to worship Vedapuriswara, one of the oldest deities worshipped here.
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Tamilnadu
Tamil Nadu is predominantly located along the coastline of Bay of Bengal, also providing some very breathtaking sights on the Western Ghats as may be presented in your South India Tourism.
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