Best Time to Visit Tamilnadu
Being a tropical land, there is hardly a sharp variation between the summer and winter temperatures in Tamil Nadu. The months of April and May are the hottest with the mercury hovering around the 40 C mark while the mercury remains around 20-22 degree C in the winter months. In contrast to most parts of India, Tamil Nadu gets most of its rain from the North East Monsoons. Thus, the best/ideal time to visit Tamil Nadu is between October to February, when the weather conditions remain pleasant and enchanting.
Eating Out in Tamil Nadu
- Traditional Tamil Nadu Cuisines
Tamil cuisine is characterized by its great aroma and flavor. Rice is the major staple food of most of the Tamil people and is usually steamed and served with a number of accompanying items including sambar, dry curry, rasam, kootu and thayir (curd) or moru (whey or buttermilk). - Non-Indian Food/ Fast Food
If you are craving for pizzas, pastas or Chinese foods, don't worry as most of the tourist places and big cities of Tamilnadu (Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore etc) have fast food restaurants/joints to take care of your taste buds. Big cities and towns in Tamil Nadu have outlets of Pizza Hut, Pizza Corner, Domino's and McDonalds.
Economy of Tamilnadu
India is predominantly an agricultural country and the same applies to Tamil Nadu as well. Agriculture is the primary occupation of about seventy percent of the rural population of Tamil Nadu. Around 34% of the state's population resides in urban areas while the remaining population resides in the rural areas. With change in science and technology, agricultural practices have undergone radical improvement since independence.
Geography of Tamilnadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the largest states in India. It is located in the southern most part of the Indian mainland. It has a long coastline and the Eastern Ghats (mountain range) run parallel to the same. The coastal plains run north to South. Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh surround Tamil Nadu on the North while Kerala lies to the West.
Languages Spoken in Tamil Nadu
Tamil is the official language of Tamil Nadu state and one of the 18 languages mentioned in the eighth schedule of the Indian constitution. Tamil is one of the classical languages of the world, with a rich heritage of literature. It is the most widely spoken language in Tamil Nadu. Besides Tamil Nadu, Tamil is also spoken by a number of people in Sri Lanka, Singapore, Mauritius and Malaysia.
People of Tamilnadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the most urbanized states of India but most of the people still live in villages. In Tamil Nadu, there is an established caste system with traditional differentiations a lot more pronounced than in many other parts of India. A large part of population is confined to the Chennai (covering industrial areas, townships and the surrounding villages) and those around Madurai, Tiruchchirappall and Coimbatore. About 80 percent of the people in Tamil Nadu follow Hinduism. A substantial percentage of population in Tamil Nadu follows Christianity and Islam.
Religions in Tamil Nadu
The history and culture of Tamilnadu goes back to thousands years back. For centuries, people of various religions have been residing in the state. The main religions in Tamilnadu are Hinduism, Islam, Christianity and Jainism. Hinduism, along with its various sects, is the oldest religion in the state. Hindus are followers of number of sectarian monastic institutions (called mathas).
Shopping in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu, a land of great heritage, offers exciting shopping opportunities and experiences to the visitors. Tamil Nadu is well known for its rich cultural heritage, which is so very well represented in its exquisite arts and crafts. The arts and crafts of the state are world-famous for their uniqueness and style.
Tamilnadu Cuisines
Like all other South Indian states, Tamil Nadu is also known for a wide variety of delicious food both for the vegetarians as well as the non-vegetarians. Grains, lentils, rice and vegetables are the main ingredients of the traditional foods of Tamil Nadu. Spices add flavor and give a distinctive taste to the Tamil cuisines. Some of the most common and popular dishes of the region are idly, dosai, vada, pongal and Uppuma. Coconut chutney and sambhar invariably form a part of most of the Tamil dishes.
Transportation in Tamil Nadu
The public transport system in Tamil Nadu consists of State government buses, private buses, taxis and auto rickshaws. There are around 200 railway stations and over 100 train services connecting the state to almost all major cities of India.
Tamilnadu Weather
The geographical location of Tamil Nadu is such that the climatic condition shows only slight seasonal variations. Due to close proximity to the Sea, the temperatures and humidity remain relatively high all the year round. The climate of Tamil Nadu is tropical in nature with little variation in summer and winter temperatures.
