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6 Top Places to Visit in Tamil Nadu

Tourist Places to visit in Tamil Nadu offers vibrant experience. Situated on the south eastern side of the Indian peninsula, Tamil Nadu is a land steeped in tradition. Ancient culture and heritage come alive in true from here. It is a traditional state known for its dance and music.

The temples of Madurai, Thanjavur and Rameswaram and also at the country’s southern tip kanyakumari, where the three seas meet, are unique and famous.

Tamil Nadu is also known for its fabulous bird sanctuary of Vedanthangal; the Pallava cave temples; the hill resorts of Yercaud, Coonoor and Kotagiri; the Madumalai Wildlife Sanctuary in the Nilgris; the spectacular jellikattu – the local bull fight; the car pageants of Srirangam, Thiruvayur and Kanchipuram; the floating festivals at Madurai, Triplicane and Mylapore in Chennai; the celebrations of Pongal and Navratri festivals.

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CHENNAI

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Marina Beach

The Dravidians founded the beautiful State of Tamil Nadu 5,000 years ago. Today it is home to some of the most magnificent sculptures and architect wonders of the world.
About 350 years ago,Tamil Nadu’s capital city Chennai was created by the East India Company. The last king of vanishing Vijayanagar Empire, Rajah of Chandragiri offered Francis Day, an East India company trader, a three mile long strip of land. In July 1639 Francis day and his superior built a factory, which was named Fort St. George.
When the British were in complete control of the city, after a decade’s feud with the French, they expanded the city by encompassing the neighbouring villages of Triplicane Egmore, Purasawalkam and Chetpur to form the city of Chennapatnam, as it was known then.
Beside being Britain’s first bastion from which flourished an empire, Chennai, formely known as Madras retains a harmonious blend of the old and the new. Elaborate pujas are a part of every home. Women still wear flower in their hair and young girls practice the age old Bharatanatyam Dance everyday. In this charming city modernization has not dampened the rich heritage handed down from generation to generation. Chennai is one the top tourist places to visit in Tamil Nadu.

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MAHABALIPURAM or MAMALLAPURAM

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Shore Temple

The town of temples , sand and sea- Mamallapuram, formerly known as Mahabalipuram, is world renowned for its beautiful Shore temple. It was once the main port and naval base of the great Pallava Kingdom and was later made the capital of this dynasty. ‘Mamalla’ meaning the great wrestler, was the name given to Narasimha Varman I. Most of the temples and sculptures in Mamallapuram dedicated ti Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, were completed between 630 AD and 728 AD during the reign of Narosimha Varman i and Narasimha Varman II.
Sand, water and temples set the backdrop for the graceful and evocative dancers who celebrate the ancient Indian culture and tradition at the annual Mamallapuram Dance Festival held during January and February. Here the expressive Indian Classical dancers adorned in traditional costumes perform Odissi, Kuchupudi, Kathakali and Bharatnatyam.
The quaint little town of Mamallapuram is enriched with ancient and splendid sculptures. Each of the beautiful works of art has a story to tell. Like the large 27m by 9m bas-relief that narrates the tale of Arjuna’s Penance. Arjuna win back the Pandava Empire. A fascinating combination of humans, animals and celestial beings seem to be rushing to the reversed scene. Most prominent among them is a 4.8 m majestic elephant leading a procession. Also known as the Descent of the Ganga, this impressive canvas portray the life giving River Ganges flowing out from its high source in the Himalayas. Enchanting stories from the Panchatantra, are also a part of this magnificent bas-relief. Mahabalipuram is one the top tourist places to visit in Tamil Nadu.

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OOTY

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Ooty Lake

All over India the British located idyllic sports hill resort so as to get away from the heat of the plains in summer.In the south, in the Nilgris or Blue mountains (which get their name from the blue haze which envelops them), they selected three spots ooty, Coonoor and Kotagiri.
Of these three, Ooty with its beautiful gardens, wooded rolling hills, pine and eucalyptus forests and cool climate has earned the name, queen of Hill stations.
The nilgiris are known for their tea and coffee plantations and for the eucalyptus oil used as a base for medicines for cough and colds.
There are many ancient tribal people here, the Badagas and Today amongst others, whose talents have helped to develop Ooty.
Visitors should not miss the train journey on the hill railway from Mettupalaya yo Ooty. Ooty is one the top tourist hill station places to visit in Tamil Nadu.

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THANJAVUR

Capital City Of The Cholas

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The Brihadeeswara temple

The land surrounding Thanjavur is known as the “granary of Tamil Nadu”, blessed as it is by the waters of the River Kaveri. Thanjavur is the cultural capital of the region. It reached its pinnacle glory under the later Cholas(10 to 14 AD), who were great temple-builders and developed the art of making bronze figures. They were followed by the Nayaks and Marathas, for the last of whom Tanjore was the southern capital.
There are 74 temples here of which the most famous is that of Brihadeeshwara. The temple is capped by a monolithic cupola made of a single granite block weighing 80 tons which was taken to the top by being pilled on an inclined ramp 6 km long, a technique used by pyramid builders of Egypt. Thanjavur is one the top tourist places to visit in Tamil Nadu.

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KODAIKANAL

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Bear Shola Fall

Sylvan retreat in the hills
At an altitude of over 7000 feet in the Western Ghats lies Kodaikanal, the beautiful and unspoilt hill station of Tamil Nadu. A sojourn away from the dust and grime of the city, Kodaikanal offers a cool respite. There is scenic hrandeur and many an alluring spot including the spectacular Pillar Rocks, the serene Coaker’s Walk and many magnificent waterfalls. The lake with its 5 km long promenade is popular with visitors. Kodaikanal is easily accessible by road. Kodaikanal is one the top tourist hill station places to visit in Tamil Nadu.

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MADURAI

City Of Nector

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Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple

Situated on the banks of the Vaigai River, Madurai, the ancient capital of the Pandayan kings, is a sacred place. Legend has it, that the divine nectar falling from the Lord Shiva’s locks gave the town its name Madhurapuri, now known as Madurai.
Today, in the heart of town stands the overwhelming Meenakshi Sundareswara Temple, with its immense gopurams towering over the city. The splendidly carved temple complex, the main attraction of the town, draws pilgrims and visitors from all over the country. A lively, bustling town, Madurai is a business cantre famed for its traditional handicrafts in brass and bronze.
Madurai’s most important festival celebrates the sacred wedding ceremony of the Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar during the Tamil month of Chithirai, which falls during March-April. On the occasion, a well decked chariot carrying the images of the couple, is taken around the town. The evocative notes of the nadaswaram and the drums, create a festive ambience. The festival gathers a mammoth crowd. Another important celebration is the annual Float Festival, when images of Meenakshi and her consort are floated on the Mariamman Tank, on an illuminated raft bedecked with flowers. Madurai is one the top tourist places to visit in Tamil Nadu.

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