TAMIL NADU
Tamil Nadu Indian state Description Tamil Nadu, a South Indian state, is famed for its Dravidian-style Hindu temples. In Madurai, Meenakshi Amman Temple has high ‘gopuram’ towers ornamented with colourful figures. On Pamban Island, Ramanathaswamy Temple is a pilgrimage site. The town of Kanyakumari, at India’s southernmost tip, is the site of ritual sunrises. Capital Chennai is known for beaches and landmarks including 1644 colonial Fort St. George. Formation : 1 November 1956 ; (62 years ago) Literacy (2011) : 80.33% Chief minister : Edappadi K. Palaniswami Points of interest : Meenakshi Amman Temple , Shore Temple , MORE Did you know : Tamil Nadu is the 10th-highest-income Indian state / union territory by GSDP per capita (₹193,750 (US$2,800)) National and state parks Tamil Nadu has a wide range of biomes extending east from the South Western Ghats montane rain fores...