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Sangam literature, comprising collections like Ettuthokai and Pattupattu, is generally dated between the 3rd and 1st century BCE, representing the earliest Tamil literary works.
The Madras Film Festival (now Chennai International Film Festival) has been held since 1997 and is a major platform for international cinema in Tamil Nadu.
Periyar E.V. Ramasamy founded and led the Self-Respect Movement, which challenged Brahminical orthodoxy and promoted Tamil linguistic and cultural pride.
Chennai Port remains the primary transhipment hub for Tamil Nadu and southern India, with recent modernization initiatives under the 2024 Port Development Strategy.
The Dravidian movement, led by figures like Periyar E.V. Ramasamy, emphasized social equality, caste reform, and the promotion of Tamil language and culture against Sanskrit dominance.
The Pandya Dynasty, particularly during the reign of Pandya kings, maintained extensive maritime trade with Rome, Egypt, and Southeast Asian kingdoms, as evidenced by Roman coins found in Tamil Nadu.
The Coimbatore textile cluster is known globally for cotton textile manufacturing and exports, earning it international recognition.
The Nilgiri Tahr is the state animal of Tamil Nadu and is found exclusively in the Western Ghats.
Kalakshetra Foundation, dedicated to preserving classical Indian arts, is located in Besant Nagar, Chennai.
Chennai port is historically significant as the main entry point for maritime trade in South India and serves as the capital city's major commercial hub.
