Tamil Nadu
Southern Indian state
Tamil Nadu is a state in southeastern India, on the Bay of Bengal.
It is one of the most industrialized and urbanized Indian states, known for its Dravidian culture, classical Tamil language, and Hindu temple architecture.
Chennai (formerly Madras) is the capital.
She studied Bharatanatyam dance in Tamil Nadu.
cuisine
Steamed lentil-rice cake
- dosaFermented flatbread, subcontinental
- sambarSouth Indian vegetable broth
- filter coffeeGravity-brewed caffeinated beverage
- biryaniSpiced layered rice dish
tamarind · coconut · thali · masala · banana leaf
politics
Tamil Nadu's capital city
- assemblyConstructing from components
- legislatureLawmaking governmental branch
- chief ministerHead of regional government
- governorState's chief executive
arts
Cast copper-tin artwork
- Natya ShastraSanskrit text on stagecraft
- mudraRitual hand gesture
- veenaGourd-resonated plucked strings
- ragaIndian melodic framework
heritage
Medieval Tamil imperial dynasty
- bronze castingForming objects from melted alloy
- ThirukkuralTamil moral poetry collection
- UNESCOCultural arm of UN
- inscriptionsWords carved into surfaces
idli
Steamed lentil-rice cake
- dosaFermented flatbread, subcontinental
- sambarSouth Indian vegetable broth
- filter coffeeGravity-brewed caffeinated beverage
Chennai
Tamil Nadu's capital city
- assemblyConstructing from components
- legislatureLawmaking governmental branch
- chief ministerHead of regional government
governor · social justice · reservation · self-respect · rationalism
bronze sculpture
Cast copper-tin artwork
- Natya ShastraSanskrit text on stagecraft
- mudraRitual hand gesture
- veenaGourd-resonated plucked strings
Chola
Medieval Tamil imperial dynasty
- bronze castingForming objects from melted alloy
- ThirukkuralTamil moral poetry collection
- UNESCOCultural arm of UN
Deepavali
Hindu festival of lights
darshan
Viewing of the sacred