Tamil
Nadu Places To See
The
places of tourist interest in the state are Chennai, the beautiful capital city;
Mamallapuram, the beach resort; Kanchipuram, the land of 1000 temples; Madurai,
famous for the Meenakshi temple; Rameswaram, Tiruchirapalli and Thanjavur, the
temple trio; the charming hill resorts of Yercaud, Ootacamund and Kodaikanal and
Kanyakumari, the southern tip of India, renowned for its sunrise and sunset.
Chennai Chennai is a city where the traditional and the modern
blend in life everywhere. From traditional vegetarian fair to fast foods, from
nine-yard sarees to the latest in fashion, from ancient temple architecture to
modern high-rise - with Indo-Saracenic and Victorian as stops along the way -
from classical music and dance to discos throbbing to heady beats, Chennai has
them all and many more vivid contrasts that are a pleasant surprise.
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Details Kanniyakumari Kanniyakumari is
famous for its spectacular sunrises and sunsets, especially on full moon days,
The beach itself is a beautiful sight with lmuklti-colouted sand. There is a lightoused
form where one can get a panoramic view.
Madurai
Madurai's
origin and name emerge from a misty and lovely legend. In a forest near a lotus
pond, Indra, King of Gods, Worshipped Lord Siva as a Swayambu Lingam. At this
hallowed spot, the Pandyan monarch Kulasekhara built a great temple and clearing
the forest, he created a lotus- shaped city around the temple.
Rameshwaram An island off the mainland surrounded by Palk Strait
and the Gulf of Mannar connected by the longest ever constructed^ bridge on sea
in India. It is a pilgrim centre. According to the Hindu tradition Sri Rama, the
hero of the epic, Ramayanam, worshipped Lord Siva here before invading Lanka to
redeem his wife Sita from the clutches of Ravana. It is from here that Sri Rama
is said to have constructed the mythological bridge to Sri Lanka. The serene beach
and shallow water here are ideal for swimming and sunbathing
Thanjavur
Thanjavur rose to glory during the Later Chola reign between the 10th and 14th
Centuries and became a centre of learning and culture. It is the headquarters
of the district of the same name. Thanjavur district, the 'Rice Bowl' of Tamil
Nadu, is also known for its exquisite handicrafts, bronzes and south Indian Musical
instruments
Thiruvannamalai Thiruvannamalai is one of
the important pilgrimage center of tamilnadu.Though Hindus seek god in the form
of idol, it is also their strong belief that god can be worship in the form of
light or Flame. The Karthigai Deepam festival when the big flame is lit atop the
Thiruvannamalai hills draw a huge crowd and devotees.
Tiruchirappalli
Tiruchirappalli
is situated on the banks of the River Kaveri. It is 320 kms. from Madras. This
city was a Chola citadel during the Sangam Age. The Pandyas and Pallavas Held
Sway over this region for short Periods. The Nayaks of Madurai built the town
and the historic Rock Fort, which played a vital role in the Carnatic wars in
the 18th Century. Today Tiruchirappalli is a blend of history and tradition-a
pilgrim center as well as a thriving commercial city.
Tirunelveli
Tirunelveli is about 2000 years old is a town of hoary tradition. Next to Madurai
it was an important city of the Pandya Kingdom as it served as their Capital for
some time. Situated on the banks of the river Thamiraparani, it is on the way
to Kanniyakumari from Madurai. It is a twin town Tirunelveli and Palayamkottai.
Udhagamandalam This famous hill station is at the junction
of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka, three southern states of India. It was founded
by the Britishers, in the early part of the 19th century, to serve as summer headquarters
for the government of Madras. Before that time, the area was inhabited by Todas.
These tribal people still inhabit the area, but only around 3000 remain.
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