தமிழ்நாடு தகவல் | Your Complete Guide to Tamil Nadu

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38
Districts
130,058
Area (sq km)
7.21 Cr
Population
Chennai
Capital
Tamil
Official Language
2,000+
Years of History

Explore Tamil Nadu

Everything you need to know about India's southernmost state, organized by topic.

Popular Districts

Key destinations across Tamil Nadu

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Chennai

சென்னை

Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, is the cultural, economic, and educational hub of South India. Known as the Gateway to South India, it features Marina Beach — one of the longest urban beaches in the world.

Marina BeachKapaleeshwarar Temple

Coimbatore

கோயம்புத்தூர்

Coimbatore, known as the Manchester of South India, is a major industrial and commercial city. Nestled at the foot of the Western Ghats, it is a gateway to the Nilgiri Hills.

Textile IndustryEngineering Goods

Madurai

மதுரை

Madurai is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu. The magnificent Meenakshi Amman Temple is the heart of the city.

Meenakshi Amman TempleJasmine Flowers

Tiruchirappalli

திருச்சிராப்பள்ளி

Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) is the geographic centre of Tamil Nadu, famous for the Rock Fort Temple perched atop a massive rock formation. It is a city of temples and history.

Rock Fort TempleSrirangam Temple

Thanjavur

தஞ்சாவூர்

Thanjavur, the Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu, was the royal capital of the great Chola dynasty. The Brihadeeswarar Temple here is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Brihadeeswarar TempleThanjavur Paintings

Kanyakumari

கன்னியாகுமரி

Kanyakumari is the southernmost tip of mainland India, where the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean converge. It is famous for stunning sunrises and sunsets.

Vivekananda Rock MemorialThiruvalluvar Statue

The Nilgiris

நீலகிரி

The Nilgiris, known as the Blue Mountains, is a picturesque hill district famous for tea plantations, cool climate, and the UNESCO-listed Nilgiri Mountain Railway.

Nilgiri TeaOoty Lake

Ramanathapuram

ராமநாதபுரம்

Ramanathapuram district is home to the sacred island of Rameswaram, one of the four Char Dhams in Hinduism. The Pamban Bridge connecting it to the mainland is an engineering marvel.

Ramanathaswamy TemplePamban Bridge

Famous Temples

Ancient temples and UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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About Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu is a state in the southernmost part of India, known for its rich cultural heritage that spans over two millennia. Home to one of the world's oldest classical languages — Tamil — the state is a living museum of Dravidian civilization, ancient temples, classical arts, and a thriving modern economy.

With 38 districts stretching from the bustling metropolis of Chennai to the serene shores of Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu offers an extraordinary diversity of experiences. The state boasts three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Great Living Chola Temples and the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram.

Tamil Nadu is also a leader in education, healthcare, and industry. The state has the highest number of engineering colleges in India, a world-class automobile manufacturing hub in Chennai (often called the Detroit of India), and a thriving IT sector in cities like Chennai, Coimbatore, and Madurai.