Tamil Nadu, Land of Temples and Folklore
Tamil Nadu has had more than 5000 years of continuous cultural
history and tradition. It has some of the most remarkable temple
architecture in the country and a living tradition of music, dance
and fine arts. The state is also well renowned for its temple towns
and heritage sites, hill stations, waterfalls, national parks, local
cuisine and the fabulous wildlife and scenic beauty. There are
several places of tourist interest in the State and in Chennai, the
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state’s capital city. Mamallapuram - the beach resort,
Kanchipuram - the land of 1000 temples, Madurai - famous for
the Meenakshi temple, Rameswaram, Thiruchirapalli and
Thanjavur - form the temple trio, Chidambaram - holy place for
Saivites as the famous Nataraja Temple, Coimbatore - third largest
city of the state, Courtallam - the Spa of the south, Hogenakkal beautiful waterfalls, Velankanni - one of the most visited pilgrim
centres in India, Theni - southern part of the state etc add charm