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Tamil Nadu, a South Indian state, is famed for its Dravidian-style Hindu temples. In Madurai, Meenakshi Amman Temple has high ‘gopuram’ towers ornamented with colourful figures. On Pamban Island, Ramanathaswamy Temple is a pilgrimage site. The town of Kanyakumari, at India’s southernmost tip, is the site of ritual sunrises. Capital Chennai is known for beaches and landmarks including 1644 colonial Fort St. George. ―

Located on the south-eastern coast of the Indian peninsula, Tamil Nadu is defined by the lush Western Ghats and the semi-arid Deccan Plateau in the west, the discontinuous Eastern Ghats in the north, the fertile Eastern Coastal Plains lining the Bay of Bengal in the east, the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait to the south-east, the Laccadive Sea at the southern cape of the peninsula—Kanyakumari, and the river Kaveri bisecting the state. Politically, Tamil Nadu is bound by the Indian states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh, and the union territory of Puducherry, as well as an international maritime border with the Northern Province of Sri Lanka at Pamban Island.

In addition to the long history of the Tamil people, Tamil Nadu is famous for its temples, festivals, and celebration of the arts. The Hindu temples and monuments at Mamallapuram have become famous tourist attractions.

The tourism industry of Tamil Nadu is the largest in India, with an annual growth rate of 16 per cent. Tourism in Tamil Nadu is promoted by Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC), a government of Tamil Nadu undertaking. According to Ministry of Tourism statistics, 4.68 million foreign (20.1% share of the country) and 333.5 million domestic tourists (23.3% share of the country) visited the state in 2015 making it the most visited state in India both domestic and foreign tourists.[240] The state boasts some of the grand Hindu temples built-in Dravidian architecture. The Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Brihadishwara Temple in Thanjavur, Gangaikonda Cholapuram and the Airavatesvara Temple in Darasuram (Great Chola Temples) and the Shore Temple along with the collection of other monuments in Mamallapuram which have been declared as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Meenakshi Temple Madurai

Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundaraswarar Temple is a historic Hindu temple located on the southern bank of the Vaigai River in the temple city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is dedicated to the goddess Meenakshi, a form of Shakti, and her consort, Sundareshwarar, a form of Shiva.

Also known as the 'Taj Mahal of the South, the Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, is grand, both in terms of its religious and historical significance, and it's grand architecture. It's also one of India's most visited temples, and is a must-visit spot in South India.

Adiyogi

Adiyogi, the divine epitome of power from which yoga was born, is Lord Shiva. He was the first to teach the physics behind yoga, making him the unquestionable master among yogis.

Shore Temple Mahabalipuram

The Shore Temple is a complex of temples and shrines that overlooks the shore of the Bay of Bengal. It is located in Mahabalipuram, about 60 kilometres south of Chennai in Tamil Nadu, India. It is a structural temple, built with blocks of granite, dating from the 8th century AD.

Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health

Knowing the importance of this town the Pope in the Vatican city has declared Velankanni as a Holy city. This Roman Catholic Church has an extended Basilica, which has two floors where one can find the statue of Jesus Christ. The Gothic style of architecture is a unique feature of the Church.

Places To Visit :-

Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple
Brihdeeswara Temple
Arulmigu Ramanatha Swamy Temple
Kapleshwara Temple
Vivekananda Rock Memorial
Mounments at Mahabalipuri
Dhanalinga Temple
Dhanushkodi Beach Point
Kodaikanal Lake
Government Botanical Garden
Shri Ranganathaswamy Temple
Chennai
Kanyakumari
Kanchipuram
Coimbatore
Yarcaud
Coonor
Vellore
Kailasanathar Temple
Adiyogi Statue
Punducherry
Dharasuram Temple
Santhome Cathedral Basilica
Thilai Nataraja Temple,Chidambaram
Nilgiri
Madumalai Tiger Reserve
Marina Beach
Valparai
Kolli Hills
Krishna Butter Ball
Padmanabhapuram Palace
Shri Ashatakakshmi Temple
Fort St. George Museum
Velliangiri Hills

Kolli Hills

The mountain is a site of pilgrimage, because of the Arapaleeswarar temple, which is believed to have a secret path to the Shiva temple in Rasipuram. This Shiva temple is said to have been built by Valvil Ori in the 1st or 2nd century when he ruled this area.

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Ramanathaswamy Temple

(Rāmanātasvāmi Kōyil) is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva located on Rameswaram island in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.

Rameshwaram Temple is renowned for being a part of one of the twelve Jyotirlingas (lingam of light) of Lord Shiva in India. The temple is also famous for the fact that it's the southernmost 'jyotirlinga' of India which makes it one of the top religious places in India.

Nilgiri Mountains

form part of the Western Ghats in northwestern Tamil Nadu, Southern Karnataka, and eastern Kerala in India. They are located at the trijunction of three states and connect the Western Ghats with the Eastern Ghats.

The strikingly blue color of the hills is attributed to the clustered bloom of the mass-flowering species 'Strobilanthes kunthiana' means 'Neela kurinji' in Tamil. Therefore, Nilgiri mountains are called the Blue Mountains

Coonoor

Coonoor is a hill station in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It’s known for its tea estates in the surrounding Nilgiri hills. Sim’s Park is a sprawling public garden with plants like rhododendrons, roses and eucalyptus trees. The steam Nilgiri Mountain Railway travels between the towns of Mettupalayam and Ooty via Coonoor. Dolphin’s Nose is a vantage point with views of the cascading Catherine Falls.

Neelakurinji Flowers

The word 'Neelakurinji' means 'blue flower' in Malayalam language. Nilgiri Mountains got its name from the Neelakurinji flowers; Nilgiri: Blue Mountain. The name Neelakurinji is believed to be inspired from the Kunthi River.

Nilgiri Mountain Railway

The uphill journey takes around 290 minutes (4.8 hours), and the downhill journey takes 215 minutes (3.6 hours). It has the steepest track in Asia with a maximum gradient of 8.33%. During Meter Gauge era in 1990s, The Nilgiri Express used to run between Chennai(then Madras) & Udhagamandalam(then Ooty) directly.

Pamban Bridge

The 2.2 km. length bridge connecting the Rameswaram Island and the mainland is the longest bridge in India constructed over a bay. It is also called as Pamban Bridge. Similarly the railway SCISSORS bridge connecting the island is noted for its unique opening to pass the ships through the sea.

Shore Temple

The Shore Temple is both a rock cut and a free-standing structural temple. The entire temple stands on a naturally occurring granite boulder. The complex consists of three separate shrines: two dedicated to the god Shiva, and one to Vishnu.

Emerald Lake

Emerald Lake is located near Emerald village in the Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is located in a region called the silent valley, about 25 kilometers from the Ooty town.

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