Enchanting Tamil Nadu – Poster Collection
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Tamil Nadu - Cradle of Dravidian Culture
Tamil Nadu is a southernmost state of India. Many temples with tall towers are dot the skyline in this state. These temples are lighthouses of commemorated assets of Tamil speaking land. These are also accumulations of many superb art forms that advanced over many centuries. Tamil Nadu consists of a very brilliant history dating back to centuries. Some historians and anthropologist assess that human activity in Tamil Nadu region began as far back 300, 000 years ago.
Bharathanatyam,is a classical dance form which breathes from Tamil Nadu. It continues among the oldest and more popular dance forms in India. Blessed with Holy places, Scenic hill resorts, Sunny beaches, Wildlife Sanctuaries National parks, delightful cities, Museums, Stone carved temples and Sculptures; it certainly is a disproportionate world. This international travel attraction is truly a mixer of historic culture and fresh attraction. Here below, you can view many of the beautiful posters regarding this ancient, enchanting Tamil Nadu. Enjoy your visit. ~ sukkran
About Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is the eleventh largest state in India by area (about the size of Greece) and the seventh most densely inhabited state. For over 2500 years, Tamil Nadu has been the home of the last surviving classical civilization of the world, "The Tamil Civilization". It is the native soil of Indian Tamils and their more than 2500 year old classical language Tamil. The state has the uppermost number of business ventures in India, compared to the population share of about 6%. It is one of the leading states in the country in terms of overall development. Tamil Nadu is homeland too many natural re-sources, grand Hindu temples of Dravidian architecture, hill resorts, and beach resorts, multi-religious pilgrimage sites and three UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Dravidian Architecture
Dravidian architecture is a style of architecture that became known thousands of years ago in South India particularly in Tamil Nadu. Comparing to other parts of India the Dravidian architectural history starts only with the beginning of the seventh century A.D., the memorials built before that period having corroded. . From 1000BCE-300CE, the peak undertakings of the kingdoms of the early Chola, Chera and the Pandyas included brick temples to deities Amman, Murugan, Shiva and Vishnu. Several of these have been unearthed near Adichanallur, Kaveripoompattinam, Poompuhar and Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu. The structural plans of these holy stuctures were shared to some detail in several poems of Sangam literature. In early Tamil literature mentioned such structures as koyil, maddam, nagaram, palli etc., which are actually references to temples or sacred edifices. Most probably they were built of temporary materials which have given way to the devastations of time.
The Brihadeshwara (Brihadishwara) Temple, Built in 1000 AD, at Tanjore, Tamil Nadu, India
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Tamil Nadu, Thanjaur: the Sri Brihadeeswara Temple
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Gateway Shrine, Srirangam Temple, Tamil Nadu State, India
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Ekambaranatha Temple, Kanchipuram, Near Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
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Sri Meenakshi Hindu Temple, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram, Unesco World Heritage Site, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Sculptures & Stone Carvings
Temples of Tamil Nadu are specifically known for their soaring Towers (gopurams), generous sculptures and massive structures. There are number of temples devoted to Hindu deities spotted all over Tamil Nadu. That is why Tamil Nadu is often called as the 'Land of Temples. The decorations used in the temple sculpture of Tamil Nadu were outstanding from the Hindu religion. The grandness of sculpture and the plethora of stucco work at Tamil Nadu Temples by far surpass any other structure elsewhere in the world.
Srirangam Temple, Tamil Nadu State, India
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Statue of Elephant Carved on the Wall of a Temple, Tamil Nadu, India
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Mahabalipuram, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tamil Nadu State, India
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Stone Carving, Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tamil Nadu State, India
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Sculptures Carved on the Wall of Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, India
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People of Tamil Nadu
People of Tamil Nadu are world famous for their hospitality and warmth. They strongly stick to their age-old custom and traditions. Regularly the day of a Tamil household begins with early rising and performing religious rites. The doorsteps of the houses are daily festooned with Kolam. People are very religious and go to the temples daily, but a large portion of the population pays a visit on Tuesdays and Fridays. All the sacred rituals, rites and festivals are celebrated with grand spectacle and show. People are satisfied, generally owing to the accomplishment of their relatively simple requirements and desires. Tamils are very helpful and cooperative and they strongly believe in 'love thy neighbor'. They build pleasant relationships with everybody in their surrounding area and leave no possibility for loneliness.
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Young Tamil Woman Stands Beside Blossoming Pagoda Flower Plant
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Tamil Indian Women Carry Jugs of Liquid Rubber on a Rubber Farm
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A Displaced Tamil Child Hangs to Her Father's Sarong
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People Pulling a Boat Up to the Shore, Marina Beach, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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A Child Dressed as Hindu God Krishna Yawns, Chennai, India, September 22, 2006
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Farming and Fishing
Farming continues to be the most principal sector of Tamil Nadu economy, as 70% of the population is occupied in farming and related activities for their livelihood. Tamil Nadu has all along been one of the states with an admirable performance in farm production with the farmers relatively more approachable and receptive to varying technologies and market forces. Tamil Nadu is among the leaders in fisheries and in the production and exports of fishery related products.
Paddy Fields, Kundakulam, Tamil Nadu, India
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Unloading the Morning's Catch of Fish, Dhanushkodi, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia
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Worshippers at a Shrine Inside the Sri Meenakshi Temple, Madurai, Tamil Nadu State, India
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Local Indians Praying at Sri Ranganathasvami Temple, Srirangan, Tiruchirapally, Tamil Nadu, India
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View of Ooty, 'Queen of Hill Stations' in the Nilgiris District
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- Tamil Nadu
- Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Puducherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. It is bound by the Eastern Ghats in the north, the Nilgiri, the Anamalai Hills, and Palakkad on the west, by the Bay of Bengal in the east, the Gulf of Mannar, the Palk Strait in the south east, and by the Indian Ocean in the south.
- Temples of Tamilnadu
- Thousands of temples with lofty towers dot the skyline of the southernmost state of Tamilnadu in India. These temples are torchbearers of the glorious heritage of the Tamil speaking region, and are repositories of the magnificient art forms that evolved over several centuries. Several of these temples have been glorified by the ancient tamil hymns of the 1st millennium CE.
- History of Tamil Nadu
- Tamil Nadu, the cradle of Dravidian culture, has a very rich history dating back to thousands of years. It is also suggested that the first Dravidians were part of the early Indus Valley Civilization and had to migrate southwards to escape aggressive Aryan advancements around 1500 BC. However, the recorded history of South India, including Tamil Nadu, is available only from the 4th century BC onwards.
- WELCOME TO TTDC ONLINE!
- TTDC was formed with the objective of promoting tourism in Tamilnadu by providing infrastructure facilities of transport and accommodation. To fulfil this objective, TTDC has expanded its activities into 3 main operations, namely, Hotels, Transport and Fairs.
- Tamil Nadu/Wikitravel
- Tamil Nadu[1] - the land of Tamils is a state in Southern India known for its temples and architecture, food, movies and classical Indian dance and Carnatic music. The languages spoken here are predominantly Tamil (also written as Thamizh) and English in the larger cities and metro capital Chennai
- Tamil Nadu Tourism
- "Tamilnadu, 'The Land of Tamils', is the most happening state of South India. A mix of almost all religion, Tamilnadu perfectly epitomizes the phrase 'Unity in Diversity'. This state, famous for the astonishing temples that are considered to be modern architectural marvels is also a heaven for nature lovers with the graceful presence of most amazing beaches, river valleys and hill stations."
- Tamilselvi.com
- Tamil-Nadu the place of Heritage value for culture and its food has succeeded inconcealing its awe and beauty of its glorious past right under its sleeves, and ever portraying itself as the haven of peace on earth.Capital of this prestigious site located on the elegance of the Bay of Bengal shore line, This Shore-city exudes the symbol of the developing India in its brightest texture.
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- Wonderful poster and true description of Tamil Nadu.
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- This looks like a fascinating part of India. I would love to visit there one day. Angel blessed and featured in Angels in Paradise: http://www.squidoo.com/angels-in-paradise
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