www.tamilnet99.org http://www.tamilnet99.org Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 Learning To Travel To Tamil Nadu, India http://www.tamilnet99.org/2012/01/14/learning-to-travel-to-tamil-nadu-india/ http://www.tamilnet99.org/2012/01/14/learning-to-travel-to-tamil-nadu-india/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.tamilnet99.org/&p=13 Traveling to a foreign destination is indeed exciting yet can also be dangerous when not well-prepared for. If you’re looking to travel to Tamil Nadu, India, here are some facts you should know about the location.

Tamil Nadu, also known as the Land of Tamils, is a state found in the southern part of India. The location is widely known for its scenic temples and architectures, ethnic food, movies and native Indian dance and musical performances. The dialect spoken in Tamil Nadu are mostly Tamil and English in the bigger cities of the state and its metro capital Chennai, which is also one of India’s four most impressive cities.

Getting to Tamil Nadu can be accessed by means of airplane, rail and road. The Anna International Airport located in Chennai has multiple connections with different Southeastern Asian cities as well as a few European cities, including Frankfurt and London. For train transportation, Tamil Nadu is accessed by Southern Railway and there are multiple trains from Chennai to almost any major city in India, including Erode, Coimbatore and Madurai. By road, Chennai serves as one point to the Golden Quadrilateral operation, which involves the building of limited access separated highways that connect, circumnavigate the core of India.

There are innumerable tourist attraction spots in Tamil Nadu. This includes the beautiful and majestic Thanjavur temples, Palani hill temple, the beautifully sculpted Poompuhar and the famous Thiruchy fort. The state also has a variety of festive events that are related to their religious traditions as well as music and dance festivals. One of the major festivals that the state hosts is the Pongal, the harvest event of Tamil Nadu that’s commemorated during the Thai Tamil month. It is considered as one of the most important occasions for the natives of Tamil Nadu. This particular event is done over a period of four days.

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]]> http://www.tamilnet99.org/2012/01/14/learning-to-travel-to-tamil-nadu-india/feed/ 0 Before your India trip… http://www.tamilnet99.org/2012/01/10/before-your-india-trip/ http://www.tamilnet99.org/2012/01/10/before-your-india-trip/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.tamilnet99.org/?p=12 If you’re planning a trip to India using a travel agent or even just your satelliteinternetbroadband.com connection you’ll want to plan ahead. Here are some must-dos before you get on that plane to check out the land of the Tamils.
Get Your Shots: India is known for some pretty gnarly diseases and insect-borne viruses so get whatever inoculations you need before you ship out. Ask your doctor to prescribe you something for intestinal discomfort, too that you can carry with you in case of the inevitable.
Get Your Visa: India requires one of the longest visa lead times of any country you’d want to travel to – get a head start. You may have to contact the Indian embassy in Washington DC so give yourself at least 5 months before your trip to get your paperwork ready.
Get a Guide: If you plan on visiting the land of the Tamils you’ll need a guide to get you there. It’s not a place many outsiders come so you’ll want a local who knows how to respect and honor the group – ask your hotel or travel agent.

]]> http://www.tamilnet99.org/2012/01/10/before-your-india-trip/feed/ 0 Learning To Travel To North-Eastern Sri Lanka http://www.tamilnet99.org/2011/07/24/learning-to-travel-to-north-eastern-sri-lanka/ http://www.tamilnet99.org/2011/07/24/learning-to-travel-to-north-eastern-sri-lanka/#comments Sun, 24 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.tamilnet99.org/&p=11 It is fun to learn t countries before you travel there. When traveling to North-East Sri Lanka it is important to learn about the religion, the food and the plants.
Most people in North-East Sri Lanka are practicing Buddhist. Many of the people of this area are Tamis, and an important part of the religion for many people is the production of art. The temples have many examples of this beautiful art, many with humanistic themes. The people also create beautiful statues often representing a part of their religion.
The typical meal in this region always contains rice served on a banana leaf. The food may contain meat or may be vegetarian. The food will be very similar to Indian cuisine. After a meal, betel leaves and nuts are chewed at a lesiurely pace as the participants visit with each other.
North-East Sri Lanka is drier than other parts of Sri Lanka. The temperatures are warm. This part of Sri Lanka is known for its satinwood, ebony, ironwood, mahogany and teak trees. The area has many beautiful beaches and is great for snorkeling. Wild elephants can be seen in some locations.
Traveling to Sri Lanka can be fun. Learn about the people, the plants and the animals before you go

]]> http://www.tamilnet99.org/2011/07/24/learning-to-travel-to-north-eastern-sri-lanka/feed/ 0 How To Travel To North-Eastern Sri Lanka http://www.tamilnet99.org/2011/07/21/how-to-travel-to-north-eastern-sri-lanka/ http://www.tamilnet99.org/2011/07/21/how-to-travel-to-north-eastern-sri-lanka/#comments Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.tamilnet99.org/&p=10 If you are planning a tour of India and are looking to explore North-Eastern Sri Lanka, then make sure that you plan on visiting the native people in Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states that make up the country of India. As a tourist traveling through India, if you’re planning to visit Tamil Nadu, there are a few ways you can arrive there including plane, taking the railway system or by taking a bus.

The native people there are called Tamils or Tamilians, and they can be found there and also spread throughout much of North Eastern region of Sri-Lanka. Most of the native population of Tamil Nadu practice Hinduism as their religion. These people were actually found in other areas of the world, dating back to the 19th century. Their colonies were said to have been found in places including the UK, Canada, South Africa, Singapore and Malaysia.

A few things to see in Tamil include Mamallapuram, the temples that are carved out of granite rock, Chidambaram said to be one of the more important temples because of things such as its antiquity, the ways that worship is practiced there, and many of the traditional festivals that are held there. There is a whole cultural experience that awaits you when you make you way to the state of Tamil Nadu, in North Eastern Sri-Lanka.

]]> http://www.tamilnet99.org/2011/07/21/how-to-travel-to-north-eastern-sri-lanka/feed/ 0 How To Travel To Tamil Nadu, India http://www.tamilnet99.org/2011/07/19/how-to-travel-to-tamil-nadu-india/ http://www.tamilnet99.org/2011/07/19/how-to-travel-to-tamil-nadu-india/#comments Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.tamilnet99.org/&p=9 Tamil Nadu, is a state in the India located in the southeastern part of the country. On the west side it is bordered by the state of Kerala, and the states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh are located in the north part of the state. On the eastern side it borders the Bay of Bengal. The official Language is Tamil, one of the few officially recognized classical languages in the world. The capital of Tamil Nadu is Chennai, formerly known as Madras. Chennai is where the primary international airport is located at. Once you reach Chennai it is possible to connect to other cities in this state.

Tamil Nadu is well connected by roads, railways and air networks. Other than Chennai, the other major cities are Coimbatore, Trichi, Salem, Madurai and Tuticorn. From Chennai it is possible to find train, bus and air connections to all the above mentioned cities. After Chennai, Coimbatore is the largest city, and it is located in western part of the state, near the state of Kerala. Besides large industrialized cities, Tamil Nadu is blessed with two major hill stations, Ooty and Kodaicanal. Both of these towns are located in a group of mountains known as the Western Ghats. To go to Ooty, you will first need to go to Coimbatore, and to Kodaicanal, Madurai is the city to connect from.

]]> http://www.tamilnet99.org/2011/07/19/how-to-travel-to-tamil-nadu-india/feed/ 0 The Tamilians In Tamil Nadu, India http://www.tamilnet99.org/2011/07/17/the-tamilians-in-tamil-nadu-india/ http://www.tamilnet99.org/2011/07/17/the-tamilians-in-tamil-nadu-india/#comments Sun, 17 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.tamilnet99.org/&p=8 The Tamilians in Tamil Nadu, India are an ethnic, native group to Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. They have been around since the BCE, developing through urbanization and their own language. They have architectural art like temples and were usually known for their military tact and religious ceremonies. The Tamils developed Chola bronzes which have become very notable in Hinduism.

The Sri Lankan Tamils are descendants of bonded laborers. Though the history is filled with struggle, the people have many traditions and festivals to celebrate their people. The Sri Lankan Tamils take their language very seriously so there are a lot of literature, ranging from lyrical poetry to philosophy are very different than modern Indian ideas and literature. Their art is centered around their Hindu religion, which makes up 88 of the people. 5.5 of the people are Muslim and 6 Roman Catholic Christians. The most famous Tamil painting is the Tanjore painting which dates back to the 9th century and has been perfectly preserved. The painting features the goddess Gajalakshmi and had a process of zinc oxide, gold and painted with unique dyes.

Through art, architecture and religion the Tamils have preserved their history and traditions in modern India.

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