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What were the religious beliefs of the people in the southern states during the medieval period 5lines

Answer 1

Hinduism in South India refers to the Hindu culture of the people of South India. The Hinduism in South India is characterized byDravidian customs and traditions. The Dravidians made great contributions to development of Hinduism.[1] South India was the birthplace of many Hindu saints and reformers. The Brahmins (Hindu priests class) of ancient South India (Tamilakam,Telengana, Karnataka) were classified asPancha-Dravida (The Five Dravidians).[2][3] The Hindus in South India are followers of various Hindu branches such as Shaivism,Vaishnavism, Shaktism, Brahmanism and others. Hinduism was the state religion of most of the South Indian kingdoms. During the Ancient and Middle Ages were built in South India one of the greatest Hindu temples. South Indian kings such as theCholas spread Hinduism overseas to parts ofSoutheast Asia.[4] The activities of South India across the Palk Strait led to survival ofHinduism in Sri Lanka.[5] The Tamil Hindus in Sri Lanka are followers of Tamil Shaiva Siddhanta, which is mainly practiced in parts of South India. Some Hindu festivals are celebrated mostly or exclusively in South India and Sri Lanka. In South India are also numerous Hindu pilgrimage site that is visited annually by thousands of devotees. TheTirumala Venkateswara Temple in Andhra Pradesh is considered to be the most-visited holy place in the world.[6] The Cauvery riverthat flows through Karnataka and Tamil Naduis also known as the "Ganges of South" and is one of the most sacred river of the Hindus.[7]

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Answer 2

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Hinduism was the most popular religion- vedic sacrifice were quite common.tge cult of lord Vishnu and lord Shiva become important during this time.kanchipuram was an important centre of studies and a pilgrimage for the hindu devotees.