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State Notes – Tamil Nadu
Beyond the basic – Sangam lit, major dynasties, art and architecture, and the bhakti movement.
Handicrafts
Pattamadai Mats – Reed mats crafted from Korai grass (Cyperus pangorei), Tirunelveli
Panch Loha Chola bronze –Traditional way of making Panch loha metal for different purposes, Madurai, Trichi
Embroidery by Toda community, Nilgiri.
Metalware – Tanjavur.
Pottery – Vellore, Usilampatti, Madurai
Textile – Erode, Tirupur,
Woodcarvings – Virudhunagar
Tanjore Gold Leaf Painting – Gold leaf gilded metal pieces and semi-precious stones decorate and embellish the figures on the paintings.
Cuisine
Chettinadu cuisine – It is the region of South East Tamil Nadu where the tradi
Nanjilnadu cuisine – is similar to Kerala cuisine, in which coconut is widely used.
Kongunadu cuisine – is the popular cuisine around Coimbatore, Erode etc.
Festivals
Skanda Shashti annual festival held in Murugan Temple, Tiruchendur
Theppam (Floating festival) is celebrated in Madurai (Theppakulam) and Chittirai Festival is another major in the events calendar of Madurai.
Kartikai Deepam Festival – This festival is widely observed in Tamil Nadu. It is a festival of lights.
Thiruvannamalai is a renowned place associated with this festival. Temples are decorated with diyas(oil lamps).
Chariot Festival, Rameshwaram – This festival is observed during Shivaratri. Thousands of devotees flock to this place during the festival period. Idols taken in decorated cars re pulled through the streets (Specifically meant for this purpose).
Chariot festival at Chidambaram – the annual chariot festival at Chidambaram is scheduled for 10 days and the day of Maharatotsavam which falls on the 9th day of the festival.
Natyanjali dance festival, Chidambaram – it is a five days dance festival held in the month of February-March every year at Chidambaram.
Tyagaraja Music Festival – It is in January every year at Tiruvaiyuru, (71 km. from Trichi) where the Carnatic Music legend Tyagraja lived.
Mamallapuram Music Festival – Held in December – January every year. Renowned artist perform classical dance events during the festival in the backdrop of the heritage site of Mamallapuram.
The folk traditions include Kolattam, Karagattam, Kummi, Mayilattam, Puliyattam, villu pattu.
Religious/Spiritual
Palani – Palani Hills have a very important place in
Vailankanni – This shrine is an important pilgrimage centre for Christians. This was once an important fort which had trade relations with Rome and Greece. The Bascilica of our lady of good health is the main attraction of this place and it is known as the Lourde of the East.
Tiruchendur
It is a Murugan Temple (lord Kartikeya, son of Lord Shiva) believed to be older than 2000 years. In this temple, Lord Murugan appears to be with rudrakhs in hand in place of spear. Annual festival Skanda Shashti draws large number of tourists.
St. Thomas Mount, Mylapore – Located at Chennai, it is a pilgrimage place for Christians. It is believed that St. Thomas, disciple of Jesus was martyred here.
Waterfalls
Courtallam Falls:
Situated in Tirunelveli district, Kurtalam falls are very popular in South India as the waterfall creates cascades and several small falls. People believe that water of this area has medical quality and a large number of people reach here to collect water as well as take up the showers.
Hogenakkal Falls:
It is another beautiful fall formed from River Kaveri, located in the Salem district of Tamil Nadu. Hoge means smoke and kal means rock; Hogenakkal means smoking rock.
Wildlife
Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary:
It is located at the edges of Western Ghats at an elevation of 1140 meters above sea level, which shares borders with Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. This sanctuary homes a variety of animal species, birds and biodiversity.
Mannar Marine National Park: It spread over Rameshwaram and Tutucorin, but extends to Kanayakumari. It is one of the Its one of the richest region in terms of the marine bio diversity. The area comprises of islands, lakes, mudflats, estuaries, rivers etc.
Vedantangal Bird Sanctuary:
It is a lake ecosystem situated close to Chennai known for a variety of migrant bird species. The period between November to March attracts Darter, Grebes, White Ibis, Grey Pelican, Grey Heron, Spoonbill etc.
