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 town of Kanyakumari, at India’s southernmost tip, is the site of ritual sunrises. Capital Chennai is known for beaches and landmarks including 1644 colonial Fort St. George.
泰米尔纳德邦,南印度的状态,是著名的达罗毗荼式印度教寺庙。在马杜赖,米纳克什安曼寺有引人注目的人物饰高“gopuram”塔。在班本岛,Ramanathaswamy寺是朝圣之地。康亚库玛瑞镇,在印度最南端,是日出仪式的现场。资本金奈是著名的海滩和地标,包括1644殖民地圣乔治堡。