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| | Tamilnadu | | Tamil Nadu is known for its natural beauty especially its blue beaches and clear skies. Some of southern India's nicest beaches dot Chennai's long seafront, the Marina beach is a 12-km long strip of fine sandy foreshore and is known as the 'Pride of Chennai, the Covelong 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. A short 20-minute drive from Chennai City, VGP Golden Beach Resort offers a serene and relaxing atmosphere in today's stress-driven world. 58-km south of Chennai is the Mahabalipuram beach, famous for its unique 7th century Shore Temple.
Tamil Nadu has many marvellous monuments, which attract tourists from all over the world. Mahabalipuram is noted for the famous Arjuna's Penance, an enormous relief made on two huge boulders. Chennai possesses many ancient monuments such as the Bharathiyar Illam, Kamaraj Memorial House, Madras War Cemetery, Senate House, Rippon Building, Vivekananda Illam and the Valluvar Kottam. Thirumalai Nayak Mahal, a classic example of Indo-Saracenic style is the most visited monument in Madurai. The Padmanabhampuram Palace is a guided tour through the maze of 108 rooms leaving visitors breathless at the artistic expression and sheer opulence of these magnificent rooms. The Rock Fort temple is a prominent landmark in Tiruchirappalli.
Tamil Nadu is known for its traditions and culture. The advent of festivals marks the reaffirmation of the cycle of life with its joys and sorrows. Some of these ceremonies are purely pastoral, expressing the joy of life. Others are connected with myths and legends, sacred in our memories. Yet, others are temple festivals, calculated to inspire the citizens with high ideals of ethics. Nevertheless, all of them are associated with religion in some form or other. Festivals of Tamil Nadu are all made fascinating both to the eye and to the mind by appropriate rituals, music, dance and other belongings. Festivals renew bonds both within the family and with the community. | |
