It is a land mostly known for its classical form of dance Bharata Natyam. Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form originating from Tamil Nadu. Bharatanatyam is thought to have been created by Bharata Muni, a Hindu sage, who wrote the Natya Shastra, the most important ancient treatise on classical Indian dance. In ancient times it was performed in Hindu temples by Devadasis. In this form, it as also been called sadir or chinna melam.

 In the year 2013, panel report of Raghuram Rajan marked Tamil Nadu as the 3rd most developed state in India based on a Multi Dimensional Development Index.

. Tamil Nadu is the eleventh largest state in India by area and the  seventh most populous state in India. 

 In the year 2013, panel report of Raghuram Rajan marked Tamil Nadu as the 3rd most developed state in India based on a Multi Dimensional Development Index.

Tamil Nadu is often referred to as 'a land of temples' and Tamils are proud of the religious traditions and follow them strictly. The Tamils have been the greatest of temple builders and its rulers have always been the patrons of art and architecture including the Pallavas, Cholas and the Pandyas.

The World's First Granite Temple is the Brihadeswara temple at Tanjavur in Tamil Nadu. The shikhara is made from a single ' 80-tonne ' piece of granite. Also, this magnificient temple was built in just five years, (between 1004 AD and 1009 AD) during the reign of Rajaraja Chola.

Tamil tradition dates the oldest works to several millennia ago; the earliest examples of Tamil writing we have today are in inscriptions from the 3rd century BC, which are written in an adapted form of

the Brahmi script (Mahadevan, 2003). Archaeological evidence obtained from inscriptions excavated in 2005 dates the language to around 1000 BC.

Carnatic music is the classical music form of Southern India. This is one of the world's oldest & richest musical traditions.The Trinity of Carnatic music Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar and Syama Sastri were from Tamil Nadu.

 Tamil Nadu has a good transport system that connects all over the Tamil Nadu via roadways, railways and airways. Chennai has the international airport but it has other airports in Salem, Tiruchirapally etc.

The famous tourist’s places in Tamil Nadu are Madras, Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Pondicherry, and Madurai etc.

 The state has an opulent road network with 24 national highways that form the state's arterial network as well as several well-maintained local roads

The Chola period is also remarkable for its sculptures and bronzes all over the world.

 

 

 

Colourful Tamilnadu

 

Tamilnadu, adorned with several ancient temples and rich cultural heritage celebrate various colourful fairs and festivals. Every town, city and village in the state has their own calendar with fascinating fairs and festivals.

Festivals

Fairs

Festival Calendar