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Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu

State of India
Tamil Nadu, a South Indian state, is famed for its Dravidian-style Hindu temples. In Madurai, Meenakshi Amman Temple has high ‘gopuram’ towers ornamented with colourful figures. On Pamban Island, Ramanathaswamy Temple is a pilgrimage site. The...
Capital: Chennai
Chief minister: M. K. Stalin
Governor: R. N. Ravi
Before was: Madras State
Elevation: 189 m (620 ft)
Formation: 1 November 1956
HDI (2021): 0.686 Medium (14th)