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The Thirukkural, written by Tiruvalluvar, comprises 1330 couplets divided into three sections: Aram (virtue), Porul (wealth), and Kamam (love).
Anai Mudi (2,695 m) is the highest peak in the Western Ghats and is located in the Idukki district of Kerala, but the highest peak within Tamil Nadu territory is Doddabetta. However, Anai Mudi is the highest in the Western Ghats region.
Kalakshetra Foundation, established in 1936, is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of classical Indian arts, particularly Bharatanatyam dance.
Chennai Port is one of India's oldest and busiest ports, handling significant container traffic and serving as a major international trade gateway.
The Meenakshi Temple's primary deity is Meenakshi, considered an incarnation of Parvati, with Sundareshwarar (Shiva) as the consort deity.
Coimbatore earned this title due to its extensive textile manufacturing industry and industrial development dating back to the colonial period.
The Pandya dynasty, after the decline of Sangam period kingdoms, rose to prominence between the 9th and 13th centuries CE under rulers like Sundara Pandya.
Tamil Nadu adopted Tamil as its official language in 1956, with English continuing as an associate official language for inter-state communications.
The Third Sangam, held in Madurai, is credited with compiling most of the extant Sangam literature including the Ettuthokai and Pattupattu.
M.K. Stalin, DMK party leader, continues as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu following the 2024 state assembly elections held in March-April 2024.
