Archaeological evidence points to this area being one of the longest continuous habitations in the Indian peninsula. In Attirampakkam near Chennai, archaeologists from the Sharma Centre for Heritage Education excavated ancient stone tools which suggest that a humanlike population existed in the Tamil Nadu region somewhere around 1,000 years before homo sapiens arrived from Africa
Ancient Language
Tamil is the official language of this state, as well as Sri Lanka and Singapore. Tamil (also written as Tamizh) is one of the oldest classical languages still being spoken today.
TITAN watches: Watch of India
TITAN is owned by Tamil Nadu govt. and TATA industries together - that is where it got its name . Titan watches account for more than 60% share of the total Indian market and are also sold in about 32 countries through marketing subsidiaries based in London, Aden, Dubai and Singapore.
Worlds biggest paper mill is in Tamil Nadu
The Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited (TNPL)[2] was established by the Government of Tamil Naduto produce newsprint and writing paper using bagasse, a sugarcane residue. This is the world's biggest paper mill producing paper from bagasse. Over the years, the production capacity has been increased to 2,45,000 tpa and the Company has emerged as the largest bagasse based Paper Mill in the world consuming about one million tonnes of bagasse every year.
Tamil Nadu is the Wind power house of India
Tamil Nadu's wind power capacity is around 35% of India's total . Tamil Nadu has become a leader in Wind Power in India. In Muppandal windfarm, Tamil Nadu the total capacity is 1500MW, which is the largest in India. As per TEDA, the total installed capacity in Tamil Nadu is 7253MW.
Traditional Dance
Bharathanatyam is the traditional dance of Tamil Nadu. Other folk dances include Kolattam, Karagattam, and Mayilattam. This video shows the beauty and elegance of this classical Indian dance form.
Natural Beauty
Marina Beach is a favorite tourist destination. It’s located on the eastern side of Chennai and adjoins the Bay of Bengal. It’s also one of the world’s longest and largest urban beaches and the second largest beach in the world. On weekends and holidays, as many as 50,000 people per day visit the beach.
Hill stations provide another option for taking a break from the summer sun. Popular hill stations include Ooty, Kodaikanal, Yercaud, Conoor, Valparai, Yelagiri, Sirumalai, Kalrayan Hills and the Kolli Hills.
Wildlife and Waterfalls
If you love animals, the Mudumulai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is the place to visit! This thick forest reserve is home to Indian elephants, Bengal tigers, and Indian leopards. You can also see over 250 species of birds.
If waterfalls are of interest, you’ll want to visit the well-known Hogenakkal. But Coutralam, also referred to as the “Spa of Tamil Nadu,” is also quite popular.
Temples and More Temples
Tamil Nadu is home to over 30,000 Hindu temples, and many of them are centuries old. The colorful Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple is one of the most famous. Temple towns like Madurai and Kanchipuram are thronged by visitors throughout the year.
Minerals and Produce Abound
Many minerals — including lignite, limestone, magnesite, mica, quartz, felspar, bauxite and gypsum — are found in Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu is also an agricultural state. It’s the largest producer of bananas, turmeric, flowers, and tapioca in India. It’s also a major producer of mango, coconut, groundnut, coffee, and sugarcane.
Jalikattu Festival
Tamil Nadu is famous for its Jallikattu festival. It is similar to famous European sport of Bull Fight. Although Supreme Court has banned this festival due to raising concerns of animal welfare.
World Heritage Sites in Tamil Nadu
1. Brihdeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur
2. Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple at Jayakondam
3. Airavateswara Temple at Darasuram
4. Monuments of Mahabalipuram at Chennai
