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Tirunelveli is famous for its traditional halwa production, which is a significant part of the district's culinary heritage and informal economy.
Chennai district has the highest population density in Tamil Nadu with over 26,000 persons per square kilometer.
The DMK-led alliance secured a majority in the 2024 Tamil Nadu assembly elections, continuing their governance.
The Cauvery River is often referred to as the 'Ganges of South India' and is of immense cultural and economic importance to Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu has 35 districts as of 2024 after the creation of new districts including Tirupathur, Ranipet, and Chengalpattu.
Chennai Port (formerly Madras Port) is Tamil Nadu's primary port, handling the largest cargo volume and serving as a major hub for India's maritime trade with advanced container facilities.
Ilango Adigal, a Jain monk, authored 'Silappatikaram' (The Tale of an Anklet), a monumental work of classical Tamil literature focusing on ethics, justice, and devotion.
The Sangam period (300 BCE-300 CE) saw the flourishing of Chola, Pandya, and Chera kingdoms, which together dominated the Tamil region and patronized the famous Sangam literature.
Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its rock-cut structures, shore temples, and intricate Pallava sculptures dating to the 7th-8th centuries.
Tamil is the official language of Tamil Nadu state since 1956. It is used for administration and higher education, though English is also widely used alongside.
