Tamil NaduCity Information  TAMIL NADU is a land with ancient history, rich cultural heritage,natural beauty and progressive outlook. Tamil, the official language of the State, is the mother of other Dravidian languages. Tamil literature and grammar are related to the period before 500 BC. Thirukkural, the masterpiece of Tamil literature with the highest and purest expressions of human thought, dates back to this early period. Tamil Nadu is home to many natural resources, grand Hindu temples of Dravidian architecture, hill stations, beach resorts, multi-religious pilgrimage sites and eight UNESCO world heritage sites. Many temples are huge with towering structures called gopurams. Intricate rock carvings, festivals, classical music and dance highlight the cultural heritage and make Tamil Nadu the cultural capital of the country. Tamil Nadu State (formerly known as Madras State) is located in the southeastern side of Indian peninsula with Kanyakumari as the southernmost tip of the land and is bordered by Pondicherry, Kerala, Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh. This tip is the meeting point of Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea. Tamil Nadu has a long tradition of venerable culture. It is known for its rich tradition of literature, music and dance which continue to flourish today. Unique cultural features like Bharatanatyam (dance), Tanjore painting, and Tamil architecture were developed and continue to be practiced in Tamil Nadu. Tamilnadu is home to many natural resources, grand Hindu temples of Dravidian architecture, hill stations, beach resorts, multi-religious pilgrimage sites and three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
DistrictsTamilnadu has at present 31 districts (Ariyalur, Chennai, Coimbatore, cuddalore, Dharmapuri, Dindiugul, Erode, Kanchipuram, Kanyakumari, Karur, Krishnagiri, Madurai, Nagapattinam, Namakkal, Perambalur, Pudukottai, Ramanathapuram, Salem, Sivagangai, Tanjore, The Nilgiris, Theni, Thiruvallur, Thiruvarur, Toothukudi, Tiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore & Virudhunagar) Ports: Major ports of Tamilnadu are at Chennai and Tuticorin Airports at Tamilnadu: Chennai, Coimbatore, Trichy and Madurai Beaches: Marina beach – 12 Km (Chennai), Covelong beach, Mahabalipuram beach, Muttukadu beach, Velankanni beach, Tranquebar beach, Pombhukar beach, Rameswaram beach, Kanyakumari beach Rivers: The Rivers of the state flow eastward from the Western Ghats and are entirely rain-fed. The Cauvery is the Major River, which originates at Coorg (Karnataka) flows across Tamilnadu. Other important rivers are Vaigai, Thamirabharani, Amaravati & Bhavani. Highest Peak: Doddabetta peak in Ooty at height of about 2623 mts Education: Tamil Nadu is a frontline state in India imparting education in the field of technology. Major cities like Chennai, Coimbatore, Trichy and Madurai are famous for their renowned educational institutions and research centers. Literacy rate is 74%, which is above the average rate of the country. Food: Tamil cuisine is traditionally vegetarian – Dhosa, Idly, Vadai, Chutney, Sambar, Rasam, Rice, Uppuma and Filter Coffee. Chettinad cuisine is a special dish in Tamilnadu. Industries: The major industries include cotton textiles, chemicals, fertilizers, paper and paper products, printing and allied industries, diesel engines, automobiles and parts, cement, sugar, iron and steel, and railway wagon and coaches. The state is an important exporter of leather and leather products, cotton goods, tea, coffee, spices, tobacco, etc. The state's economy is largely agriculture-based and 70% of the population is involved in this industry. Food Crops: Paddy, Cholam (Bajra), Cumbu (Bajra), Maize & pulses Cash Crops: Cotton, Ground Nut, Sugarcane, Coconut, Coffee, Tea & Chillies Music and Dance: The land of Carnatic music; birthplace of many other music legends like Thiyagarajar, Muthuswamy Dikshidar, Siyama Sastrigal,M.S.Subbulakshmi, etc makes Tamilnadu a special place. Bharathanattiyam, the classical dance form is one of the state symbols of Tamilnadu . Power: Hydro, Thermal, Atomic & Windmill
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