TIMELESS AND MAGICAL EXPERIENCE
You cannot possibly describe Tamil Nadu better than this "Selvam ethanai undu puvimeedhe, Avai yavum padaitha Tamil Nadu" (All the wealth that is there in the world lies in Tamil Nadu)-Bharatiyar.
The culturally and naturally abundant state is captivating,bewitching,enchanting and magical.
It is like a feast for the tired eyes,mind,body and soul. It has it all: Numerous temples depicting the timeless magic of an age gone by, the magnificent sea, the hills that whisper to the clouds, the waterfalls that are like a blessing and an experience that is best when it is felt. Come, experience the magic of yourself.
The tourism wealth of Tamil Nadu can be broadly categorized as pilgrim centres, historical monuments, hill resorts, wild life, beaches, water falls and festivals. Besides, the state is also promoting bouquets in the areas of health, education, plantation and film shooting.
Tamil Nadu is a multi-product and all-season tourist destination. It is an amazing gift of Mother Nature.
TOWERING TEMPLES:
Tamil Nadu is known as "THE LAND OF TEMPLES". The huge temples of Tamil Nadu are known as much for their architectural and historical splendor as they are for their sacredness. In fact, it wouldn't be exaggerating to say that temples of Tamil Nadu are tourist attraction in their own right.
Some of better known temples of Tamil Nadu are:
BRAHADEESWARAR TEMPLE OR BIG TEMPLE:
334 km from Chennai lies the famous district of Thanjavur. With its lush green stretches of cultivated lands, it is not difficult to see why Thanjavur is often referred to as "The Granary of the South".
One of the most famous landmarks of Thanjavur is the Brahdeeswarar Temple. Built by the greatest Chola Emperor Raja Raja Chola, it constitutes one of the finest pieces of temple architecture ever to be constructed.
The tower of the temple is an engineering marvel as the construction was made in such a way that the shadow of the cupola never falls on the ground. In keeping with the magnificence of the temple is the presiding deity, the Sivalingam, with its massive nandi at its portal.
The Nandi is 6 mts.long , 2.6 mts broad and 3.7 mts tall and is the second largest monolithic Nandi in the country.
MADURAI MEENAKSHI SUNDARESWARAR TEMPLE:
450 km from Chennai is the oldest existing city in the Indian Peninsula, Madurai. It is a temple dedicated to both Meenakshi, the consort of Lord Siva and Lord Siva.
The temple has 12 Gopuras or Towers and is spread over an area of 65000 sq.mts.
The temple has Lord Siva dancing with his right leg, which is a rarity.
ROCK FORT TEMPLE:
320 km from Chennai lies the city of Tiruchirappalli or Trichy. The most famous landmark of Trichy is the 83 mts high rock which is one of the oldest in the world.
It dates back approximately 3800 years, which makes it as old as the rocks Greenland and older than the Himalayas. Atop the rock is Uchii Pillaiyar Koil dedicated to Lord Ganesha. One can view the panaromic view of Trichy from the top.
NATRAJA TEMPLE:
230 km from Chennai is the town of Chidambaram,most famous for the temple dedicated to Lord Natraja- Lord Siva in the form of Cosmic Dancer.
MISTY MOUNTAINS RUSHING WATERS:
Ooty and Kodaikanal, film- maker's and honeymooner's heaven for ages, continue to go strong. Each year, more and more tourists flock to the cool climes of these hills and then clean lakes in search of peace, harmony, love and bask in nature's plenty.
While some feel that these hill stations are over crowded, that does not take away the charm of from Ooty and Kodai. Both these hill stations are located over 2000 meters above sea level.
In fact Ooty is known as the "QUEEN OF HILL STATIONS" with attractions like Botanical Gardens
the highest peak Mukurti, Pykara Dam and Tea Plantation.
Kodai too has its beauty like Kodai Lake, the untouched Berijam Lake,
Pillar Rocks
Coaker's Walk
The beauty of Ooty and Kodai lies in the mist that comes and covers the valley. And, all of a sudden, the mist retreats and the sight is breathtaking.
SPARKLING OCEANS GOLDEN SANDS:
You cannot possibly describe Tamil Nadu better than this "Selvam ethanai undu puvimeedhe, Avai yavum padaitha Tamil Nadu" (All the wealth that is there in the world lies in Tamil Nadu)-Bharatiyar.
The culturally and naturally abundant state is captivating,bewitching,enchanting and magical.
It is like a feast for the tired eyes,mind,body and soul. It has it all: Numerous temples depicting the timeless magic of an age gone by, the magnificent sea, the hills that whisper to the clouds, the waterfalls that are like a blessing and an experience that is best when it is felt. Come, experience the magic of yourself.
The tourism wealth of Tamil Nadu can be broadly categorized as pilgrim centres, historical monuments, hill resorts, wild life, beaches, water falls and festivals. Besides, the state is also promoting bouquets in the areas of health, education, plantation and film shooting.
Tamil Nadu is a multi-product and all-season tourist destination. It is an amazing gift of Mother Nature.
TOWERING TEMPLES:
Tamil Nadu is known as "THE LAND OF TEMPLES". The huge temples of Tamil Nadu are known as much for their architectural and historical splendor as they are for their sacredness. In fact, it wouldn't be exaggerating to say that temples of Tamil Nadu are tourist attraction in their own right.
Some of better known temples of Tamil Nadu are:
BRAHADEESWARAR TEMPLE OR BIG TEMPLE:
334 km from Chennai lies the famous district of Thanjavur. With its lush green stretches of cultivated lands, it is not difficult to see why Thanjavur is often referred to as "The Granary of the South".
One of the most famous landmarks of Thanjavur is the Brahdeeswarar Temple. Built by the greatest Chola Emperor Raja Raja Chola, it constitutes one of the finest pieces of temple architecture ever to be constructed.
The tower of the temple is an engineering marvel as the construction was made in such a way that the shadow of the cupola never falls on the ground. In keeping with the magnificence of the temple is the presiding deity, the Sivalingam, with its massive nandi at its portal.
The Nandi is 6 mts.long , 2.6 mts broad and 3.7 mts tall and is the second largest monolithic Nandi in the country.
MADURAI MEENAKSHI SUNDARESWARAR TEMPLE:
450 km from Chennai is the oldest existing city in the Indian Peninsula, Madurai. It is a temple dedicated to both Meenakshi, the consort of Lord Siva and Lord Siva.
The temple has 12 Gopuras or Towers and is spread over an area of 65000 sq.mts.
The temple has Lord Siva dancing with his right leg, which is a rarity.
ROCK FORT TEMPLE:
320 km from Chennai lies the city of Tiruchirappalli or Trichy. The most famous landmark of Trichy is the 83 mts high rock which is one of the oldest in the world.
It dates back approximately 3800 years, which makes it as old as the rocks Greenland and older than the Himalayas. Atop the rock is Uchii Pillaiyar Koil dedicated to Lord Ganesha. One can view the panaromic view of Trichy from the top.
NATRAJA TEMPLE:
230 km from Chennai is the town of Chidambaram,most famous for the temple dedicated to Lord Natraja- Lord Siva in the form of Cosmic Dancer.
MISTY MOUNTAINS RUSHING WATERS:
Ooty and Kodaikanal, film- maker's and honeymooner's heaven for ages, continue to go strong. Each year, more and more tourists flock to the cool climes of these hills and then clean lakes in search of peace, harmony, love and bask in nature's plenty.
While some feel that these hill stations are over crowded, that does not take away the charm of from Ooty and Kodai. Both these hill stations are located over 2000 meters above sea level.
In fact Ooty is known as the "QUEEN OF HILL STATIONS" with attractions like Botanical Gardens
the highest peak Mukurti, Pykara Dam and Tea Plantation.
Kodai too has its beauty like Kodai Lake, the untouched Berijam Lake,
Pillar Rocks
Coaker's Walk
The beauty of Ooty and Kodai lies in the mist that comes and covers the valley. And, all of a sudden, the mist retreats and the sight is breathtaking.
SPARKLING OCEANS GOLDEN SANDS:
Marina and Kanyakumari are usually the only names that figure in the travel itenararies of sand and sea loving tourists visiting Tamil Nadu. But the fact is, the state is blessed with a long coastline of 900 km, and has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
These beaches can offer more than just sand and sea. A visit to these beaches could also mean walking down the country's memory lane, taking a short course in ecosystems, seeing mythology come alive or even scaling spiritual heights.
HIDDEN TREASURES:
There is more to Tamil Nadu than the immensely popular hill stations, the glorious temples and the vast coastline. Dig a little further and you would find a whole new treasure throve of the rare and unique.
PICHAVARAM:
It is an ecologically rare and sensitive zone where you can enjoy backwaters criss-crossing the mangroove forests. Mangrooves are quite rare in South India. Pichavaram is an all-season destination and would be of particular interest to casual bird watchers.
NAVGRAHA TEMPLE:
Tamil Nadu is also the home of Navgraha temples the only place in the world to have all nine planets in a cluster at a radius of about 60 km. "IT HAS ASTRONOMICAL, ASTROLOGICAL AND RELIGIOUS SIGNIFICANCE".
WELL AFTER VISITING TAMIL NADU I MUST SAY THAT ITS A DIVINE PLACE TO GAIN A HEAVENLY PLEASURE....
A GREAT PLACE TO GAIN SPIRITUALISM AND A GREAT DESTINATION TO RELAX AND ENJOY WITH THE BEAUTIFUL AND PANAROMIC VIEWS OF THE GREAT TAMIL NADU...
