Gracing the eastern coast is Tamil Nadu, where cultures, food, and languages come together and co-exist. This amalgamation of geography, topography and everything in between is what brings character to the soul of the state. It is here that ancient mythological stories come alive, coastal fare takes the front seat and a cosmopolitan vibe does its magic. The state is also peppered with gifts that are uniquely Tamil Nadu and influenced by different cultures, that it loves to flaunt. The state seems modern and ancient, all at once.
History
Tamil Nadu’s rich history has left behind many wonders for the average traveler. Right from the capital city to the lesser-known destinations such as Tranquebar or Tharangambadi to Chettinad and Keezhadi, the state boasts of remnants from various time periods.
The state’s capital, Chennai, or Madras as it was called during the British Raj continues to retain its legacy and was given utmost importance when it came to developing a culture in the city, as is evident from the early British settlements and the old cityscape laced with Indo-Saracenic structures. It is here in Chennai that the gifts left for the city by the erstwhile colonial overlords become prominently noticeable.
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