TAMIL NADU

Tamil Nadu is reckoned to be one of the oldest civilizations in the world. This southern state in India is bounded by Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka on the north, Kerala by the west, with the Bay of Bengal in the east and the Indian Ocean to the south. The heritage-rich state is famous for its Dravidian culture, colossal temples, alluring rock carvings, intricate silk weaving, and baroque bronze sculptures. The capital of Tamil Nadu is Chennai (Madras) and Tamil is the official language of the state. Hosting the ancient Dravidian culture, this supreme state is one of the most alluring tourist destinations in India where the tourists get an opportunity to discover the ethnicity and grandeur of rich heritage Tamil Nadu, a South Indian state, is famed for its Dravidian-style Hindu temples. In Madurai, Meenakshi Amman Temple has high ‘gopuram’ towers ornamented with colourful figures. On Pamban Island, Ramanathaswamy Temple is a pilgrimage site. The town of Kanyakumari, at India’s southernmost tip, is the site of ritual sunrises. Capital Chennai is known for beaches and landmarks including 1644 colonial Fort St. George