Tamilnadu Attractions

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Tamil Nadu is the land of the Tamils and it has a history that dates back to several thousand years. It is a land where traditions and culture blend and continue to live in harmony. The state abounds in monuments and temples that are ancient and each has its own story of religious, artistic and cultural accomplishment and specialty waiting to be heard.

Are there answers to be found on its beaches and hill stations as they welcome the traveler? We are sure you will form your own opinions and have your own perceptions as we welcome you to this enchanting and ancient Dravidian land, in the extreme south of peninsular India.

Tamil Nadu has a long coastline that stretches nearly a 1000 kms. The Coromandel Coast, along the Bay of Bengal, boasts of many ideal locations for sun and surf. Golden sands of the beach are dotted with coconut palm and casuarina groves. The sea washes ashore pebbles and shells and the gentle breeze sways the yachts and catamarans into the deeper waters of the sea and the waters form small dunes on the shore. Crabs play hide-and-seek by coming out of one burrow, and taking refuge in another. Sea gulls hover in the sky and then rest on the sails of the fishing boats. There are many more breathtaking sights that will please you and hold you spell bound in Tamil Nadu.



Festivals of Tamilnadu



The main festival of Tamilnadu is Pongal, which is a harvest festival celebrated in the month of January. Feasting, music and dance mark this festival. "Karthigai Deepam" and "Varushapirapu" (Tamil New Year's Day) are also celebrated on a grand scale.

Several temple festivals are held throughout the Tamilnadu, of which The Mahamagam festival celebrated once in 12 years at Kumbakonam, Meenakshi Kalyanam festival at Madurai, Natyanjali Dance Festival at Chidambaram are the famous ones.

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Tamil Nadu Pongal Festival



Pongal Festival TamilnaduIndia is bestowed with the bliss of festivity. A major segment of the population here depends on agriculture. As a result, most of the festivals are also related to the agricultural activities of the people. These festivals are celebrated with different names and rituals in almost all the parts of India. Pongal is one of such highly revered festivals celebrated in Tamil Nadu to mark the harvesting of crops by farmers. Held in the middle of January, it is the time when the people get ready to thank God, Earth and their Cattle for the wonderful harvest and celebrate the occasion with joyous festivities and rituals.

The four-day Harvest festival is celebrated all over the state in January. The festival begins on the last day of the Tamil month with Bhogi Pongal followed by Surya

Pongal on the next day. It is on this day that Chakkara Pongal, a delicacy of harvest rice cooked with jaggery, ghee and cashew nuts is offered to the Sun God. The third day, Mattu Pongal is dedicated to the Cattle when cows are bathed and adomed with colorful beads and flowers. Jallikattu, the bullfight is held on the last day known as Kannum Pongal.

First day !
The first day of the festival is called Bhogi. On Bhogi all people clean out their homes from all corners, and collect all unwanted goods. In the evening, people will light bonfires and burn what can be burnt.

Second day !
Pongal Festival Tamilnadu The second day of the festival, Surya Pongal, is the day on which the celebrations actually begins, is the first day of the Tamil month Thai. On this day, Surya, the sun God is worshipped and women will wake early on this day to create elaborate kolum on the grounds in front of their doorway or home. Kolums are created with colored rice flour placed on the ground carefully by using one's hand.

Third day !
The third day is called Maatu Pongal, maatu meaning cattle. This day is devoted to paying homage to cattle. Cows and Bulls are decorated with paint and bells and people pray to them.

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Religious Places in Tamil Nadu




The southern part of the Indian subcontinent earlier known as Dravida is believed by many to be the homeland to the Dravidians, the original inhabitants if India whom the Aryans invaded and conquered. Though predominantly a Hindu state since the pre historic times, the incursion of Muslim armies and later Christian missionaries in India saw the spread of other religions in India and Tamil Nadu. A tour to the religious places in Tamil Nadu therefore is vital for in depth knowledge on the religious history of the region.

Mosques in Tamil Nadu :
The Thousand Lights Mosque close to the Anna Flyover on Mount Road Chennai is quite an important place of worship for the Muslims. This mosque also happens to have a separate worshiping area for women.

The Big Mosque on Triplicane High Road dates back to 1795. This beautiful granite structure now hidden behind the big new age buildings is an important stopover for Muslims residing in the area.

Churches in Tamil Nadu :
St. Francis Xavier, who dedicated his entire life for the growth of Christianity in the Kanyakumari District saw success in form of a sizeable number of conversions to Christianity. The Tamil Nadu Churches therefore hold a special place in the history of Christianity in South India and are among the important religious places to visit during a Tamil Nadu tour. Some of the most important and most visited churches in Tamil Nadu are listed below.

* St. Thome Cathedral Basilica
* St. Mary’s Church
* St. John’s Church

C.S.I. Holy Cross Church, which is more than 120 years old and was originally called the Perambur Railway Church. This was when it was under the railway authorities.

Other Churches in Tamil Nadu

* St. George's Cathedral
* Velankanni Church

Temples of Tamil Nadu :
The Tamil Nadu temples are pretty much the icing on the cake and the major show stealers during a tour of the religious places in Tamil Nadu. The magnificent architecture, intricately carved pillars and gopuras have drawn the attention of tourists, architects, historians and art lovers since long. Some of the most visited Tamil Nadu temples are listed below.

* Meenakshi Temple
* Kanyakumari Temple
* Brihadeeswara Temple
* Ramanathasamy Temple
* Trichy Rock fort Temple
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Ooty hill station



Ooty or Ootacumund is a tranquil hill station that is located in the state of Tamil Nadu in South India. Ooty is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India and is visited by thousands of travelers every year, who arrive from all corners of the world. Ooty is known for its verdant valleys covered with wild flowers and lush forests. The lovely tea plantations add to its scenic value.


The greatest attraction of Ooty is its breathtaking beauty and undisturbed calm, far from the hustle and bustle of city life. With green hills, resplendent brooks and cascading waterfalls, Ooty is a virtual paradise on earth. However, there are also a number of tourist spots that increase the charm of this South Indian hill station Ooty. Some of the most popular Ooty tourist attractions are as follows:

* Lamb's Rock
* Dodabetta Peak
* Botanical Gardens
* Ooty Lake
* Kalhatty Waterfalls
* Modumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
* Pykara Lake
* Rose Garden
* Art Gallery

There are enough accommodation facilities available in Ooty. Some of the leading hotels in Ooty, which provide excellent accommodation to their guests are as follows:

* The Hotel Sinclairs
* Fortune Resort Sullivan Court Hotel
* The Holiday Inn Gem Park Hotel
* Taj Savoy Hotel Ooty

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Kodaikanal



Kodaikanal , 'The Princess of Hill Stations"' is one of the most popular serene hill stations in India. With her wooded slopes, mighty rocks, enhancing waterfalls and a beautiful lake, Kodaikanal will mesmerize any visitor.

In a state where scenery and terrain is perhaps more varied than in any other part of the country, where the forested slopes of the majestic hills of the western Ghats vie with the magnificent beaches of the Coriander coast, it is indeed difficult to decide which is the best feature of multi-faceted Tamil Nadu.
Located 120 Kms away from Madurai, Kodaikanal is a beautiful hill station and is at an altitude of 2133m on the southern tip of the upper Palani hills in the Western Ghats. Kodaikanal has a bracing climate where temperature do not vary much from summer to winter. Fruits like plums and plantains grow abundantly on the wooded slopes apart from a wide variety of flowers, among which is the famous Kurinji flower which blooms once in twelve years.
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Kodai's most enchanting sights include the star shaped lake, spread over an area of 24 hectares where fishing allowed and boating facilities are available; one of the world's oldest Solar Observatories that was built in 1899; and the Orchidorium at the Sacred Heart College where about 300 species of orchids can be seen. There are also a number of picturesque walks like Coaker's Walk and Priest's Walk. Kodai's best view points are Pillar Rocks, and Green Valley View. Bear Shola Falls, Silver Cascade, Fairy Falls and Glen Falls are popular with picnickers while the Perumal Peak is a favorite with trekkers. The Kurinji Andover temple 3.2 Kms away is dedicated to Lord Subramanya.

Located 120 Km/75 mile away from Madurai, Kodaikanal is a beautiful hill station at an altitude of about 2133 m on the southern tip of upper Palani hills in Tamil Nadu in the Western Ghats. A well known feature and the one that attracts a lot of tourists is the blooming of the famous Kurinji flower, which blooms once in12 years.

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[claramolee]

great photos you have shared here....The place kodaikanal is really deserving the name Princess of Hill Stations because of its amazing beauty. I visited there 2 years back and it was a great trip. I really enjoyed the each second especially echo point, waterfalls and a beautiful lake..I got a friend there in kodaikanal and she really helped me to choose some best resorts in kodaikanal that was a fantastic stay with the view of beautiful mountains...I will be happy to visit the place again during the day of blooming of the mind blowing Kurinji flowers.. :)

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Tamilnadu is the perfect place to see the natural wonders for it. The best attraction places are for visit Meenakshi Amman Temple, Kerala Backwaters, Marina Beach, Pancha Rathas and Kodaikanal Lake.