Best Travel Photos of Tamil Nadu - 1
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South Indian state of Tamil Nadu is the land of the Tamils and it has a history that dates back to several thousand years. It was the historical home of the famous Chera, Chola, Pandya and Pallava kingdoms which flourished in ancient and medieval India. Tamil Nadu is a state where traditions and culture intermingle and continue to live in harmony. This state abounds in monuments and temples that are primeval and each has its own story of artistic, cultural and religious happenings. Each part of Tamil Nadu is dotted with pre-historic cultural heritage. Exciting places like Ooty, Kodaikanal and Mamallapuram are gems to the state's crown. Cities like Chennai, Trichy, Thanjavur, Madurai and Mahabalipuram draws tourist all the year round. So plan a travel to this beautiful tourist destination. Here below you can find some interesting photos for your reference.
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'Vanakkam' (Welcome) From Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu a Short BioState Capital: Chennai
State Population: 66,396,000 (as on 2008)
Language: Tamil and English
State Location: Lying on the coast lines of Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal. Bordered by the states of Kerala, Karnataka and Andra pradesh.
Short History: From prehistoric period the region was ruled by Tamil kingdoms. The kingdom of Vijayanagar dominated this region from the mid-14th to the mid-16th century. The British established a settlement in Madras (Now Chennai) in the 17th century. The settlement extended to become the Presidency of Madras, which lasted from 1653 to 1946. The state of Tamil Nadu was created in the year 1956. Tamil Nadu is one of India's most industrialized states, manufacturing Automobiles, Electrical Equipments, and Chemicals.
Map courtesy: Travel India Guide
Chennai, Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram
Chennai Central
Chennai Dinner
Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram
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Local Musicians.
A Temple Tank
Artistic Pillars
Dance Festival
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Valluvar Kottam - Chennai
Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary
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Thiruvannamalai Temple Tower Sculpture
Indian Peacock.
Trichy, Thanjavur, Kumbakonam, Nagappattinam, Chidambaram, Karur, Coimbatore
Rock Fort Temple, Trichy
Trichy Rock Fort
Srirangam
Sculptures at Srirangam Temple
Blessing By Elephant
Royal Palace Thanjavur
Big Temple - Tanjore
Round Boats (Parisil) At Hohenekal
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Madurai, Rameshwaram, Kanyakumari
Meenakshi Temple Tower
Goddess Meenakshi Marriage Cermony
Kanyakumari
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Lindrus
Dec 12, 2011 @ 5:02 am | delete
- Beautiful photos! I really enjoyed your lens!
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CruiseReady Dec 7, 2011 @ 4:47 pm | delete
- What wonderful pictures of a faraway and enchanting place!
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Meg2011
Nov 28, 2011 @ 3:44 pm | delete
- Thanks for giving me this opportunity to know about Tamil Nadu. It is a very rich place.Awesome pictures!
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krifa81
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- nice place this Tamil Nadu. I should visit it.
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- I love the beauty and ancient culture that you've shown here. Fascinating.
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