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Welcome to Tamil Nadu Tourism

Tamil Nadu is the land of the Tamils and it has a history that dates back to several thousand years. It is a land where traditions and culture blend and continue to live in harmony. The state abounds in monuments and temples that are ancient and each has its own story of religious, artistic and cultural accomplishment and specialty waiting to be heard. There are many more breathtaking sights that will please you and hold you spell bound in Tamil Nadu. You may enjoy your stay in Tamil Nadu!
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Festivals

Tamil Nadu is a land of many festivals. January marks the beginning of the festival season in the state. Pongal is the first festival and it is celebrated with much enthusiasm. It is the harvest festival of Tamil Nadu. “Pongal” is actually the name of a rice and lentil dish cooked in Tamil Nadu, and on this festive day Pongal is cooked. It is celebrated on January 14, each year. In fact, four festivals are celebrated in Tamil Nadu for four consecutive days in that week. Bhogi is celebrated on January 13, Pongal on Jan 14, Maattu Pongal on Jan 15, and Kannum Pongal and Thiruvalluvar Day on Jan 16.
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Beaches

Tamil Nadu is known especially for its blue beaches and sunny skies. Some of south India's nicest beaches dot Chennai's long seafront. The Marina beach is a 12-km long stretch of fine sandy shore and is known as the Pride of Chennai, the Kovalam beach is quiet and far away from the distractions of the city and the Elliot's beach is the preferred destination for those with a clean atmosphere in mind. Marina Beach, Elliot Beach, Kovalam Beach, Mamallapuram Beach, Kanyakumari Beach and Poompuhar Beach are the important beaches of Tamil Nadu.
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State Tourism Info.

Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation
Tourism Complex,
No. 2, Wallajah Road, Triplicane,
Chennai - 600 002
Tel.: +91-044-25383333
Fax: +91-044-25361385
Email: ttdc@vsnl.com

Website: www.tamilnadu
tourism.org

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