Tamil Nadu is a state which has a deep-rooted culture and tradition as it has been ruled by many rulers since the medieval period, The Cholas, Pandyas & Pallavas. It is the place where Dravidian culture started and is still being followed by the people there. The whole land is rich with its significant culture, architecture, dance, rituals, etc.

Language of Tamil Nadu:-

 Tamil is the language mostly used by the people here. The Tamil language is mainly a mixture of two languages that is English and Sanskrit. Many words are taken from English, molded with Sanskrit, and used as the Tamil Language. ( According to Wikipedia, It uses diacritics to map the much larger set of Brahmic consonants and vowels to Latin script, and thus the alphabets of various languages, including English). It is even used in many other places like Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Malaysia, and Singapore. It is our first classical language and also one of the languages scheduled in our Constitution.

Cuisine of Tamil Nadu:-

Tamil Nadu is the best place to buy spices as the spices which are grown here like cloves, cardamom, tamarind are exported in different countries. You will get the finest food here both Veg and Non-Veg like Payasam, Rasam, Mutton Curry Coconut, Parotta, Biryani, Upma.

The main ingredient that they use in every dish is Coconut oil, drumsticks, and curry leaves. They have got a lot of snacks too, for example, Banana chips, Bonda, Appalam, Murukku. As it is surrounded by many seas and waterfalls you will also get very delicious seafood. You must try each of these items.

Dance forms of Tamil Nadu

Bharatnatyam is the classical dance of Tamil Nadu which is one the most beautiful form of dance in India along with that there are many more types of dance performed on different occasions and every dance has its own importance. Karakattam is an ancient folk dance that is performed in front of Goddess Mariamma. Kurvanci is another dance form which is performed in the group of few men and women who recite a story of lovers through their dance. Devarattam is called the dance of warriors after the victory. Puppet dance is also famous there which is named Bommalattam. The dance of animals is something which is fascinating to watch as people dressed beautifully like various animals, perform in front of people on different occasions.  Tiger dance is called Puliyattam, peacock dance is called Mayilattam, snake dance is called Paampu attam.

Art and Architecture of Tamil Nadu:

People in Tamil Nadu are very dedicated towards culture and religion which can be easily seen in their art and architecture like huge palaces, sculptures, temples, monuments, etc. The monuments and temples are huge and multi-storied designed with amazing fine carvings and various colors which shows how grand and classy life they had.

Festivals of Tamil Nadu

Pongal is one of the most popular festivals in Tamil Nadu celebrated for four days straight. It is basically to celebrate the harvest season and dedicated to Lord Indra. In this festival, people decorate cows and make delicious food and sweets called Pongal and offer it to God and to the animals. People exchange gifts with each other to show their gratitude towards each other.  Making Rangoli in front of every home is a tradition in Tamil Nadu.

Clothing of Tamil Nadu people:

 Men in Tamil Nadu wears a long cotton piece of cloth which is draped around the waist called lungi and a shirt along with a cloth named as angvastra. Women wear saree with zari work on it and especially the Kanzhivaram saree and the girls wear a long skirt and a blouse with a dupatta or shawl called Davani.

Tamil Nadu is a place that is close to nature and has a very simple and classy culture and lifestyle. They love spicy food and are very fond of coconut products. People are really very talented and have some extraordinary talent in them like dancing, painting, art, sculpturing, carving, etc.