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The Chola dynasty implemented a sophisticated local governance system with sabhas (village councils) managing local affairs.
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway connects Mettupalayam in the plains to Ooty in the Nilgiri Hills, built in 1908.
The Pandya Kingdom maintained extensive maritime trade contacts with the Roman Empire, as evidenced by archaeological findings and ancient texts.
The Later Sangam period is generally dated from 100 BCE to 250 CE, during which most of the extant Tamil literature was composed.
Tamil Nadu leads India in wind power generation, with wind energy being the primary renewable source contributing significantly to the state's electricity.
Silappatikaram, written by Ilango Adigal, narrates the story of Kannagi and her husband Kovalan, one of the five great epics of Tamil literature.
Tamil Nadu as a whole ranks second in textile production in India after Gujarat, with major clusters in Tiruppur, Erode, and Coimbatore.
Pongal is celebrated on the day of winter solstice (around January 14) when the sun moves to the northern hemisphere, marking the new harvest season.
Bommalattam (Tamil puppet theatre) uses wooden dolls and is a unique art form, recently gaining UNESCO recognition for intangible cultural heritage.
The Tamirabarani River originates from the Western Ghats and flows through Tirunelveli district, being the only river in Tamil Nadu that flows year-round.
