| Introduction
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 form here. It Is a
traditional state known for its dance and music.
The temples at 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 Mudumalai
Wildlife Sanctuary in the Nilgiris; the spectacular jellikattu –
the Iocal bull fight; the car pageants of Srirangam, Thiruvarur and
Kanchipuram; the floating festival at Madurai, Triplicane and
Mylapore in Chebbai; the celebrations of Pongal and Navaratri
festival.
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