Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Tamilnadu Tourism

TAMILNADU

Tamil nadu lies in the Southern Indian Peninsula and is bordered by Pondichery, Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. It is bounded by Eastern Ghat, Anaimalai Hills, Palghat and Gulf of Mannar, Palk Strait and Bay of Bengal.
It consist of 32 districts with various touristic importance. Chennai is the capital city of Tamilnadu. The Niligiris, Madurai, Tanjore, Kanyakumari, Chennai are some among the important tourist areas in Tamilnadu.
Tamil Nadu has a long tradition of venerable culture. Tamil Nadu is known for its rich tradition of literature, music and dance which continue to flourish today. Unique cultural features like Bharatanatyam (dance), Tanjore painting, and Tamil architecture were developed and continue to be practised in Tamil Nadu.
Pongal, is one of the most widely celebrated festivals throughout Tamil Nadu. Jallikattu, a bull taming contest, marks the main event during Pongal Festive Days. Cockfight  is also famous in Tamilnadu.