From Tamil Nadu to Goa : a South Indian adventure

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In 2018, I've travelled in India during three months. The journey began in Madras, and continued through Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Hampi and finally Goa, before reaching north and the capital city, New Delhi.

Man selling vegetables on the market of Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu, in April 2018

Danish fort in Tharangambadi, Tamil Nadu, in April 2018. Fort Dansborg was built in the land ceded by Thanjavur king Ragunatha Nayak in an agreement with Danish Admiral Ove Gjedde in 1620 and acted as the base for Danish settlement in the region during the early 17th century

Boy running on the beach of Tharangambadi, or Tranquebar, a coastal city in Tamil Nadu

From the unexpected Danish Fort of Tharangambadi touristic coast of Tamil Nadu to the very chill state of Goa, I've volunteered in an NGO near Puddukottai, lived in an Ashram in Neyar Dam, discovered the backwaters in Kerala and the wonderful City of Victory near Hampi, and impregnated myself with all the different cultures and traditions of South India.

Religious celebrations in the streets in Puddukottai district, April 2018

Jallikattu is a traditional bull taming sport, practiced in the district of Puddukottai. Several teams try to tame the bull. Sometimes, accidents happen. The public can watch the event. This photo was taken during the bull taming competition in April 2018

Man reading on the stairs of a temple in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

Traditionnal dances in the Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur, April 2018

Fishermen in Kochi, Kerala

Nuns taking selfies on the beach of Varkala, Kerala, in April 2018

Sunset on the lake near the Dhanwantari Ashram in Neyyar Dam, Kerala. Sivananda Ashram is located near the lake, and silent meditations walks are often organised to the lake