Cultural Heritage and Tourist places of Tamilnadu

Cultural Heritage and Best Tourist places of Tamilnadu

Tamil nadu is known for its ancient cultural heritage. Tamils all over the world are proud of the culture of Tamil Nadu and take great efforts to safegaurd and practise their cultural traits.its the state which ruled by different dynasties in the country in the history and has an extraordinary cultural legacy which has come through and inherited by years.The flourishing culture of Tamilians is over 2000 years old and has grown in healthy and vigorous way attracting the attention of people worldwide

Religions in Tamilnadu

Religions plays a harmonious role in Tamilnadu.The history and culture of Tamilnadu goes back to thousands years back. 80% of people follows Hinduism.For centuries, people of various religions have been residing in the state.

Main religions in Tamilnadu

Hinduism,Islam,Christianity,Jainism.

Food and occupation of Tamilnadu

Tamil Nadu is also known for a wide variety of delicious food both for the vegetarians as well as the non-vegetarians. Eating well-prepared three-course meal is part of the ancient tradition of Tamils.

Main Ingredients of Traditional Foods of Tamilnadu

Grains,Lentils,Rice.

They served a well structured menu in banana leaf which shows their unique culture.

Most popular Dishes of Tamilnadu

Idly,Dosai,Vada,Pongal,Uppuma,Pickles with Rice and Curry.

Agriculture is the Main occupation for Tamil peoples Tamil peoples pioneered thecultivation of rice as they mastered the art of harvesting paddy crops even during the Sangam era.

They lived as a self-sustained community doing other works like spinning, weaving and masonry, among others.

Principal Food crops

Paddy,Millets,Pulses.

Commercial Food crops

Sugarcane,Cotton,Sunflower,Coconut.

Tamilnadu had certain commodities which are demand in foreign market and they are pepper,cardamom,cinnamon and turmeric among spices,ivory pearls for luxury ornaments.

Costumes of Tamilnadu

Costumes of Tamilnadu portrays the cultural and traditional essence of the state.Sarees have a special place in the costumes of TamilNadu.Saree is the traditional dress of Indian women and Tamil Nadu women as well.

Varieties of saree material in Tamilnadu

Cotton,Chiffon,Crepe Silk,Organza,Silk.

Half-saree or Pavada and Davaniare serving as the traditional dress was also the most admired costume of young girls in Tamil Nadu.

Tamil Nadu’s Kanchipuram silk sarees are quite famous and women mainly wear them on important occasions like wedding, religious ceremonies etc.

Costumes of Tamilnadu is not only for women.Men also occupy considerable position.Men are generally encountered dressed in lungi, together with a shirt and Angavastra.

The traditional and tremendously popular lungi originated in the South and it is purely a short length of material worn around the thighs..

A dhoti is a rather longer lungi, but with an additional length of material drag up within the legs.The Angavastra is an elongated piece of cloth wrapped around the shoulders.

Festivals of Tamilnadu

Tamil Nadu people celebrates probably the maximum number of festivals each year. They have become part of life of the people with families, friends and relatives getting together on such occasions.Main festivals are pongal and Deepavali.

Festivals of Tamilnadu

Pongal, Deepavali, Thaipusam, Mahamaham, Karthigaideepam

Top 6 best places to visit in Tamilnadu

There are many best places in tamilnadu to visit.Travel Agents and Tour operators in Tamilnadu are arrange and provide a comfortable trip.

Madurai

Madurai is one of the oldest cities of India.The place has a great cultural heritage and strong mythological history to be passed on to the coming generations. The reason most people visit the city is the Meenakshi Temple.

Best Time to Visit

October to March

Best Places To Visit

Meenakshi Amman Temple,Alagarkovil,VaigaiDam, ThirumalaiNayakar Mahal,Gandhi Museum.

Best Food to Eat

Paruthipaal, jigarthanda, panangkarkandupaal and chettinadu varieties like appam, kuzhipaniyaram.

Best Budget Hotels

Fortune Pandiyan Hotel,Meenakshi Sunshine Hotel,Hotel Germanus.

Thanjavur

Its also known as Tanjore or the city of temples, Thanjavur has a lot of cultural value and is known for its famous Tanjore paintings, antiques and handicrafts, textiles and saris , its Carnatic music and musical instruments and of course the temples.

Best Time to Visit

October to March

Best Places To Visit

Brahadeshwara Temple,Vijayanagar Fort,Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Alangudi Temple,Shive Ganga Garden.

Best Food to Eat

Rice, Sambhar(Curry), two types of vegetables, curd and a pickle,Parota, Sambhar, Rasam, Pongal, Paysam, Kesari.

Best Budget Hotels

Tanjore Hi Hotel,Sanagm Hotel Thanjavur,Star Residency Tanjore.

Kanchipuram

Widely known for its ‘Kanchipuram sarees’ and also referred to as the ‘golden city of thousand temples’, Kanchipuram has various temples of religious and cultural importance spread all over the city.

Best Time to Visit

October to March

Best Places To Visit

Kamakshi Amman Temple,Varadaraja Temple,Kailasanathar Temple,Ekambaranatha Temple,KanchiKudhil.

Best Food to Eat

Rasam,Sweet Pongal, Payassam, Sambhar, Idli, Vada, Dosa, special Fourteen idli.

Best Budget Hotels

Regency Kanchipuram by GRT Hotels,TomassoInn,Pine Tree.

Chennai

The fourth largest city of India, Chennai is convoluted with temples, churches and beaches. The ornamental heritage is surrounded by the sparkling and dynamic charm of a metro city.

Best Time to Visit

November to February

Best Places To Visit

Marina beach,Breezy beach,MarundeeswararTemple,MGR film city,kolli hills.

Best Food to Eat

Idli, Dosa, Appam, Vada, Upma, Sambhar, Parotha, Chettinad Chicken, Pepper Chicken, Chicken Stew, Sweet Pongal, Kesari, Payassam.

Best Budget Hotels

The Spring Hotel,Radha Regent Chennai,The Pride Hotel Chennai.

Mahabalipuram

The architecture, the serenity, the atmosphere and the impressive setting are all reasons as to why one would want to visit this wonderful town.

Best Time to Visit

November to February

Best Places To Visit

Mahabalipuram Beach,Shore Temple,Five Rathas, Arjuna’s spenance,Alamparai Fort,Tiger cave.

Best Food to Eat

Grilled Fish, Vegetarian thali, Prawns, Lobsters, Crabs also Idly, Dosa,Appam,Vada.

Best Budget Hotels

Hotel Mamallaheritage, HotelRamakrishna,INDeco Mahabalipuram.

Ooty

Ooty, the queen of hill stations and the capital of Nilgiris district, is one of the most popular tourist destination, especially as a honeymoon destination.

Best Time to Visit

February and March.

Best Places To Visit

Ooty Lake,Ooty Botanical garden,ToyTrain,Ooty Rose Garden,ThreadGarden,Dodabetta Peak.

Best Food to Eat

white chocolate, strawberry chocolate, fudge, home made chocolates, buns and cakes.

Best Budget Hotels

The Gateway Hotel Coonoor,Hotel Sapphire Grand,Hotel Lakeview.

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