Overview
Tamil Nadu begins with the establishment of three Tamil powers in the southern part of the Indian subcontinent. The Chera, Chola, and Pandya kingdoms. The earliest mention of these kingdoms is of the Pandyas, which appears in Greek literature of the 4th century BCE. Tamil Nadu became the official name of the remnants of Madras state in 1968. Tamizhagam is named after the name of the people who speak Tamil language. The Indian Ocean in the South, the Bay of Bengal on the east, the Arabian Sea on the West and Venkatam hills on the north are the limits of Tamil Nadu. The rivers, soils, minerals and climate lead the country to great prosperity.
Popular destinations of Tamilnadu are Ooty, Kodaikanal, Kancheepuram, Kanyakumari, Mahabalipuram, Madurai, Chennai, Thanjavur, Velankanni, Rameswaram, Coimbatore. Chennai, is the capital city of the State of Tamilnadu . A bustling metropolis with a rich cultural heritage, including the historic Marina Beach , Golden Beach and the Kapaleeshwarar Temple in Mylapore. Kancheepuram, A historical city, known for its numerous temples and its rich cultural heritage, including the Ekambareswarar Temple, Mahabalipuram, A UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its ancient rock-cut temples, including the Shore Temple. Madurai, Home to the iconic Meenakshi Amman Temple, a stunning example of Dravidian architecture. Thanjavur, Famous for its Brihadeeswarar Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcasing Chola architecture. Ooty, A charming hill station in the Nilgiri Mountains, known for its scenic beauty, including the Government Botanical Garden and the UNESCO World Heritage Nilgiri Mountain Railway. Kodaikanal Another beautiful hill station, known for its serene atmosphere and scenic attractions like Lake Drive and the Pillar Rocks. Kanyakumari, The southernmost tip of India, where the Indian Ocean meets the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. It’s known for its sunset views and the Vivekananda Rock Memorial. Rameswaram: A sacred island town, home to the Ramanathaswamy Temple, a significant pilgrimage site and the part of Dwadash Yotirlinga.
