Tamil Nadu, the heart of the Dravidian culture and tradition, has for
time immemorial, been a pioneer of peace and knowledge, and the visual legacy
of the culture of the state, is among the most satisfying spectacles in India.
Sharing boundaries with the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Kerala,
Tamil Nadu has an unbroken coast line, edging the Bay of Bengal. Densely forested
uplands which abound in wildlife, intensively cultivated farmlands interspersed
with rocky wastes, mountain chains of the Western Ghats, which give way to fertile
coastal plains and plateaus form the geographical features of Tamil Nadu.
Places of Interest in Tamilnadu:
Chennai,
Coimbatore,
Kanniyakumari,
Kodaikkanal,
Madurai,
Rameshwaram,
Thanjavur,
Thiruvannamalai,
Tiruchirappalli,
Tirunelveli,
Udhagamandalam.
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Fairs & Festivals in Tamilnadu:
Pongal is the harvest festival of Tamil Nadu. People extend their tribute to
the Sun, Nature and the Cattle wealth for helping them with a rich harvest and
Prosperity. The traditional preparation of 'Pongal' i.e. boiling rice with jaggery
and milk, takes place at every home.
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Folk Music & Dances of Tamilnadu:
Tamilnadu has rich tradition of folk arts and crafts displaying traditions skill
and dexterity handed down from generations. The folk Music and Dances represent
the fustic ethos, aesthetic values and melody.
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Beaches in Tamilnadu: Lies on the
Southern Peninsular India. It has a long stretch of beach running over 900 kms.
The coromandel coast, abutting the Bay of Bengal, boasts of many ideal locations
for sun and surf.
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Tamilians learn to appreciate culture, from a very young age, and have a deep
interest in music, dance and literature. Classical dancing in the form of Bharatnatyam,
has its origin in the temples of the South East, and continues to be followed
with a lot of fervour and dedication in Tamil Nadu. Carnatic music is another
art form, that has flourished over the ages, producing artists of great repute.
