TamilNadu Country of the Tamils, is a state at the southern tip of India. TamilNadu is bordered by Puducherry (Pondicherry),Kerala,Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.The Tamil kingdoms of Chera, Chola,Pandya and Pallava were responsible for the production of some of the oldest surviving literature in India. Also, Carnatic Music,Bharatanatyam dance and Indian architecture evolved within the state. Indeed, several famous composers, such as Tyagaraja,lived and flourished in Tamil Nadu.The Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram built by thePallavas during 7th to 8th century AD.The Brihadisvara Temple in Thanjavur, built by Raja Raja Chola.

Tamil Nadu has performed reasonably well in terms of literacy growth during the decade 1991- 2001. The state's literacy rate increased from 62.66% in 1991 to 73.47% in 2001.[8] which is well above the national average.About 99% of the population has access to primary education.TamilNadu has 32 Universities,350 engineering colleges and 1150 arts college, 2550 schools and 5000 hospitals. IIT Madras, Anna University, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Government College of Technology, PSG College of Technology, NIT Tiruchi,Vellore Institute of Technology. In Engineering; Madras Medical College, Christian Medical College, Stanley Medical College in Medicine; LIBA, Bharathidasan Institute of Management in Management studies;Madras Christian College in Arts and Science; Presidency College, Loyola College in Science; Tamil Nadu Agricultural University in Agriculture; Tamilnadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS) are the premier institutes in the state. Also Tamil Nadu produces the highest number of engineering graduates in India (around 30,000) every year which attracts many software companies to set up their shop in south India.

Tamil cuisine has one of the oldest culinary heritages in the world. Traditionally, food is served on banana leaf. Rice is the staple food of Tamils. Traditional Tamil cuisine includes Dosai, Idly, Vadai,Pongal and Uthappam. These dishes are served along with Sambhar, Rasam, Kootu,Aviyal, Chutney and Poriyal.The Chettinad region is famous for its spicy non-vegeterian cuisine.The Tirunelveli region is also famous for its unique wheat halwa. The fast food culture is also witnessing a steady growth in Tamil Nadu.

Drawing the kolam figures is an important part of the Tamil Nadu culture and landscapeMain articles: Tamil people and Temples of Tamilnadu Tamil Nadu has a long tradition of venerable culture. Unique cultural features like Bharatanatyam,Tanjore painting,and Tamil architecture were developed and practised in Tamil Nadu.Tamil is the official language of TamilNadu and is one of the two classical languages of India, the other being Sanskrit.(as well as being one of the national languages of India).Tamil Nadu is known for its rich tradition of literature, music and dance which continue to flourish today.

Tirukkural which was written nearly two millenniaagoportrays a universal outlook. This is evident by the author,Thiruvalluva who had not mentioned his religion, land, and the audience of his work. There is an evidential history that the kings of olden days rolled out Tamil Sangam (Tamil organisation) to develop literature works in Tamil. The Sangam headquartered in Madurai generated lot a notable literary works. FirstTamil printing press was established at Tarangambadi by the Danish missionaries In 20th century during the freedom struggle, many Tamil poets and writers provoked national spirit, social equity, secularist thoughts among the common man, notably, Subramany Bharathy. Even today,TamilNadu hosts creative writers like Jayakanthan,Jayamohan,Sujatha, Indira Parthasarathy, etc.

The Kings of the olden days created sangams for Iyal Isai Nadagam (Literature, Music and Drama) to express the spiritual feels and to quench the entertainment. Music plays a major role in sangams.Music in Tamil Nadu had different forms across the people. In villages where farming was a major work, the ladies who work in the fields used to sing kulavai songs.Some of the leading Tamil folk artists in the early 21st century are Pushpuvanam Kuppuswamy, Dr. Navaneethakrishnan, Chinnaponnu, Paravai muniammal etc.Carnatic music is the classical music of Southern India.Three saint composers of the nineteenth century, Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar and Shyama Shastri, have composed thousands of song that remain favourites among musicians and audiences.

Tamils have a large number of folk dances. These are performed for every possible occasion, to celebrate the arrival of seasons, birth of a child, a wedding and festivals.Tamil dance is closely intertwined with the Tamil theatrical tradition.The most celebrated of these is karakattam. In its religious form, the dance is performed in front of an image of the goddess Mariamman.