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This culturally rich state is located on the south east coast of the Indian peninsula. It is the centre for Dravidian culture. It is home to many large and exquisitely carved temples in granite. It is characterized by the most outstanding examples of Dravidian architecture with fascinating temple towns of Madurai, Chidambaram, Trichy and Tanjore; the largest temple, the Sri Ranganathaswamy at Trichy, houses over twenty thousand people within its walls. Classical dance and music in Tamil Nadu has a great heritage. Bharatanatyam is believed to have originated in Tamil Nadu and created by Bharata Muni, a Hindu sage, who wrote the NatyaShastra, the most important ancient treatise on classical Indian dance. Performed in Hindu temples by Devadasis once, this traditional dance-form is known for its grace, purity, tenderness, and sculpturesque poses. It continues to be a popular and widely performed dance style. The tamil cuisine is also delicious. Traditional Tamil cuisine includes Dosai, Idly, Vadai, Pongal and Uthappam. These dishes are served along with Sambar, Rasam, Kootu, Aviyal, Chatni and Poriyal. Traditionally prepared Filter Coffee is preferred, which is unique in taste. The Chettinad region is famous for its spicy non-vegetarian cuisine, while Tirunelveli is famous for its unique wheat halwa. The fast food culture is witnessing a steady growth in Tamil Nadu in recent years. Tamil Nadu has some great getaways in the hills. The misty nilgiris have some popular hill stations like Kodaikanal and Ooty. There are wildlife reserves in this stretch with animals like tiger, elephant, Indian bison etc. Prominent among them are Mudumalai National Park, The Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve, Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary and Arignar Anna Zoological Park. The mangrove forests in Pichavaram are also eco-tourism spots of importance. Kanyakumari, the southern most tip of the state is where the three seas meet. The Indian Ocean, The Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea confluence here. It is a grat pilgrim centre too.
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