Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu is located in the Southernmost region of India and is surrounded by Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Puducherry and Karnataka. Tamilians are very fond of dance, music and literature. Bharatnatyam dance form and Carnatic music have grown here since ages. Major festivals celebrated in the state are Diwali, Dussehra, Pongal, Karthika besides many more. Thyagaraja Festival, a unique festival of Carnatic music is also celebrated during the month of January. Tamil Nadu has one of the largest tourism industries in the country. The Hindu temples, beaches, hills and national parks and wildlife sanctuaries are a tourists' delight.