Tamil Nadu Travel Guide
Tamil
Nadu, the heart of the Dravidian culture and tradition, has for time immemorial,
been a pioneer of peace and knowledge, and the visual legacy of the culture
of the state, is among the most satisfying spectacles in India.
Sharing boundaries with the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Kerala,
Tamil Nadu has an unbroken coast line, edging the Bay of Bengal. Densely forested
uplands which abound in wildlife, intensively cultivated farmlands interspersed
with rocky wastes, mountain chains of the Western Ghats, which give way to fertile
coastal plains and plateaus form the geographical features of Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu Fairs & Festivals
PONGAL FESTIVAL
Pongal is the harvest festival of Tamil Nadu. People extend their tribute to
the Sun, Nature and the Cattle wealth for helping them with a rich harvest and
Prosperity. The traditional preparation of 'Pongal' i.e. boiling rice with jaggery
and milk, takes place at every home.
The tourist offices will organise celebrations for the benefit of foreign and
domestic tourists. This thanks- giving festival is celebrated on the first day
of the Tamil Month Thai (Middle Of January).
