Tamilnadu is bounded
by Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh in the north and Kerala in the
west. The eastern and western tips of the Tamilnadu are defined
by the Point Calimere and Mudumalai wildlife sanctuaries while
the northern extreme is Pulicat lake and the southernmost tip
is Kanyakumari, the land's end. Tamil Nadu is principally washed
by the Cauvery, originating in Coorg in neighbouring Karnataka.
Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu is known for its beautiful
beach resorts.
Tamilnadu is bounded
by Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh in the north and Kerala in the
west. The eastern and western tips of the Tamilnadu are defined
by the Point Calimere and Mudumalai wildlife sanctuaries while
the northern extreme is Pulicat lake and the southernmost tip
is Kanyakumari, the land's end. Tamil Nadu is principally washed
by the Cauvery, originating in Coorg in neighbouring Karnataka.
Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu is known for its beautiful
beach resorts.
In the 13th century, with threats of Muslim
invasions from the north, the southern Hindu dynasties combined
and the empire of Vijaynagar (also spelt as Vijayanagar), which
covered all of South India, became firmly established. However,
by the 17th century, due to the disintegration of the Vijaynagar
Empire, various small rulers like the Nayaks ruled southern India.
By the middle of the 18th century, there
were frequent conflicts between the British, French, Danes, and
Dutch due to their interest in these areas. The British were finally
victorious, while small pocketed areas including Pondicherry and
Karaikal remained under French control. Under the British rule,
most of south India was integrated into the region called the
Madras Presidency. In 1956, the Madras Presidency was disbanded
and Tamil Nadu was established.
Temple State:
Tamil Nadu, the cradle of south Indian temple architecture, is
a living museum of styles that originated in the 7th century and
matured in the huge temple complexes studded with towering gateways-"Gopurams"-that
soar above the markets of almost every town. Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram,
Chidambaram, Kumbakonam, Rameswaram, Palani, Srirangam, Tiruttani
and Kanyakumari are some of the famous pilgrim centres in Tamil
Nadu. The famous Meenakshi temple of Madurai is a must see.
Capital
of Tamilnadu:
Chennai (formerly, Madras), the largest city in South India and
the fourth largest city in the country, is located on the Coromandel
Coast. The city's British lineage is evident in the various cathedrals,
buildings in Indo-Saracenic style of architecture, wide tree lined
avenues but there is no denying its traditional Tamil Hindu culture
either. This is not surprising because this region had remained
a centre of Pallavan culture long before the British came here.
The varied aspects of traditional South
Indian culture existing alongside the lifestyle of a modern city
complete with its plush hotels, restaurants offering a range of
continental to typical South Indian cuisine, long and uncrowded
stretches of beaches, modern shopping malls, cinema halls, etc.
Festivals of Tamilnadu:
The main festival of Tamilnadu is Pongal, which is a harvest festival
celebrated in the month of January. Feasting, music and dance
mark this festival. "Karthigai Deepam" and "Deepavali"
(Tamil New Year's Day) are also celebrated on a grand scale.
Climate
of Tamilnadu:
The climate of Tamil Nadu is essentially tropical. The temperature
in summer seldom 43º C and in winter seldom falls below 18º
C. The lowest temperatures are recorded during December and January,
and the highest in April to June. The average annual rainfall,
falling mainly between October and December, ranges between 25
and 75 inches. The most precipitation falls in the Nilgiris and
other hill areas.
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