Famous Tourist Places to Visit In Tamil Nadu, India
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Tamil Nadu Attractions –
Madurai: - Madurai is one of the oldest cities of India,
with a history dating all the way back to the Sangam period of the pre
Christian era. The glory of Madurai returned in a diminished form in the
earlier part of this millennium; it later on came under the rule of the
Vijayanagar kingdom after its ransack by the ravaging armies of Delhi (Malik
Kafur). During the 16th and 18th centuries, Madurai was ruled by the Nayak
Emperors, the foremost of whom was Tirumalai Nayakar. The Sangam period poet
Nakkeerar is associated with some of the Tiruvilayaadal episodes of
Sundareswarar - that are enacted as a part of temple festival traditions even
today.
The Sangam age or the Golden age of Tamil literature –
produced masterpieces way back in the Pre christian era and in early 1st
millennium . Madurai was the seat of the Tamil Sangam or Academy of learning.
The entire city of Madurai, is built around the Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple
– the temple par excellence. Concentric rectangular streets surround the
temple, symbolizing the structure of the cosmos.
As early as the 3rd century BC, Megasthanes visited
Madurai. Later many people from Rome and Greece visited Madurai and established
trade with the Pandya kings. Madurai flourished till 10th century AD when it
was captured by Cholas the arch rivals of the Pandyas.
Ooty: -
Ooty, is also known as "Udhagamandalam". It’s been rightly titled as
the as Queen of Hills. Ooty, the headquarters of The Nilgiris district is one
of the famous hill stations in India. It is situated at an altitude of 2,240
meters above mean sea level.
The word Nilgiris means Blue Mountains. It is a land of
picturesque picnic spots and had been a popular summer and weekend getaway for
the British during the colonial days. There are plenty of interesting tourist
spots like Botanical Gardens, Lakes, Boat houses, water falls, shooting spots,
Wildlife Sanctuary, Tea estates and many more.
Chennai: -
Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu, is located at the North east of the
state. Apart from being a major district, this metropolis also serves as the
gateway of South India. General information about Chennai reveals that of late,
the city of Chennai has developed as one of the cosmopolitan cities in India
that plays an important part in the cultural, intellectual and historical
growth of India.
Representing the Dravidian Civilization, the interesting
city of Chennai upholds the music, drama, dance, architecture, arts and crafts
and sculpture etc of India. Chennai was mainly the result of the historical
accident and the strategic necessity. Symbolizing the rise of the British
during the 17th century, in the South of India through the creation and
consolidation of the famous East India Company, Chennai was established by the
British. The city then acted as the naval base and trading centre for the
British. By the end of the 20th century the city had already developed as a
major administrative centre.
Chennai besides acting as the cultural and educational
hub of South India has also been the cradle of several historic movements.
Today it is a leading city in terms of trade and commerce. The Chennai economy
has a huge industrial base in technology, cars, manufacturing, hardware and
health industry. The revenue and the employment sectors of the city are very
advanced.
Trichy :-Tiruchirappalli,
situated on the banks of the river Cauvery is the fourth largest city in Tamil
Nadu. It was a citadel of the early Cholas which later fell to the Pallavas.
Trichy is a fine blend of tradition and modernity built around the Rock Fort. Apart
from the Fort, there are several Churches, Colleges and Missions dating back to
the 1760s. The town and its fort, now in Trichy were built by the Nayaks of
Madurai. This city has given great Tamil scholars whose contributions to the
Tamil literature have been very significant.
The most famous land mark of this bustling town is the
Rockfort Temple, a spectacular monument perched on a massive rocky out crop
which rises abruptly from the plain to tower over the old city. It was one of
the main centers around which the wars of the Carnatic were fought in the 18th
century during the British-French struggle for supremacy in India. The city is
a thriving commercial centre in Tamil Nadu and is famous for artificial
diamonds, cigars, handloom cloth, glass bangles and wooden and clay toys.
Mahabalipuram:-
The Mahabalipuram History is two thousand years old. It was the port city of
South Indian dynasty of Pallavas during 7th century. The Pallavas ruled
Mahabalipuram from 3rd century to 9th century. Located 60 km south of Chennai
this town is enriched with a number of heritage monuments.
These historic monuments were constructed during the 7th
and 9th centuries, and have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage site. During
the early 18th century Mahabalipuram grew as the pilgrimage center, now a days
it has become the favorite place of tourists where they get relaxation and
enjoy sea bathing. At a nearby place from here it has an atomic plant.
Kanchipuram :-
Kanchipuram is one of the seven sacred cities in India. History proclaims that
Kanchipuram was ruled by the Pallava Kings. The city is most famous for its
silk production and old temples. The city is located on the Palar river. The
city has all types of people from weavers to Vaishnavites. The city has many
big temples like Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple, Sri Ekambaranthar Temple, Sri
Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Sri Ulagalanda Perumal Temple, Sri Kumarakottam
Temple, Sri Kailasanathar Temple, Sri Kachapeswarar Temple and much more.
The city also attracts tourist and foreigners in plenty
due to its rich culture and heritage. The city has a huge spree of Silk Weavers
Society. The city is quite famous all over the world for its Silk Variety and
Quality. There is huge demand for export of Silk saris within and outside
India. There are many eminent scholars like C.N.Annadurai who were born in this
city. The city has developed a niche for the industrial corridors for great
giants like Nokia, Motorola, Hyundai and many other. The city also has hotels
and restaurants for the comfort of tourist and foreigners.
There is a very old Mutt established by Sri
Adisankaracharya Called Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam. This mutt is world renowned
for its charitable activities and Institutions. There are also other Spiritual
mutts within Kanchipuram.
Kanyakumari
:- Kanyakumari is located at the southernmost tip of peninsular India. It is
the place where the waters of the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean and the
Arabian Sea meet. Kanyakumari is visited by thousands of tourists from all over
India throughout the year. The place Kanyakumari is known so due to the temple
dedicated to the virgin goddess Kanya Kumari. Kanyakumari was referred by the
British as Cape Comorin. Kanyakumari is one of the important Hindu pilgrimage
center due to the famous temple of Kanyakumari. The multicolored sand is a
unique feature of the beaches here. From the Kanyakumari one can view
spectacular sunrise and sunset.
It is at its best during Chaitra Purnima (full moon day
in April) when the sun and moon are face to face at the same horizon. At this
place the spiritual leader Swami Vivekananda also spent some of his days in
meditation upon a rock off the coast. Due to its proximity to the sea,
Kanyakumari enjoys a pleasant climate. The best time to visit this place is
between October and March. In summers, the temperature prevails at 34.8 degree
Celsius and in winters it is around 20.4 degree Celsius.
Rameswaram:-
The temple and the island of Rameswaram have acquired this name because, Lord
Rama worshipped Lord Shiva, the God of Gods here on return from Sri Lanka.
According to legend, after killing Ravana Lord Rama returned with his consort
Goddess Seetha to India first stepping on the shores of Rameswaram. To expiate
the "dosha" of killing a brahmin, Lord Rama wanted to offer worship
to Lord Shiva. Since there was no shrine in the island had despatched Sri
Hauman to Kailash to bring an idol of Lord Shiva.
Between 1897 and 1904, the ALAR family of Devakottai
completed the imposing eastern tower of nine tiers 126 feet in height from
Thiruppani funds. Between 1907 and 1925 they renovated the Sanctum Sanctorum
and the prakaram(inner most corridor) by replacing the lime stones by black
granite with adequate provision for light and ventilation and also arranged for
the performance of Ashtabandana Kumbabishekam in 1925; then on 22-2-1947 and
the third Ashtabandana Maha Kumbabishegam was performed on 5-2-1975.
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