Thank you! Bay of Bengal culturally overlaps with this region quite a bit! I'm really glad you like it. thank you!
It does for sure!
As a Westerner worried about appropiration I don't go "all in" for obvious reasons. I take the climate, politics (Tamil dynasties or Mughal Empire for ex.), and some general truisms of human cultures that develop closer to the equator using more vibrant colors in their folk craft/spicier foods. I leave the actual cultures and religious beliefs alone.
Anywoo, again - great work!