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Each popular place in Tamil Nadu is unique in its own way. If Thanjavur is famous for the 'Thalaiyattu Bommai' dolls, Thirunelveli is known for its halwa. It would enrich your travel experience if you knew what each of the places here were known for.
Let's see what makes each of these places in Tamil Nadu popular.
Thanjavur – Thalaiyatti Bommai
The famous Thanjavur dolls are popularly known as Thalaiyatti Bommai. These dolls are made of clay which is found along the river Cauvery.
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Thirunelveli – Halwa
Thirunelveli is known for its halwa. The halwa was introduced to Tamil Nadu by a family who migrated to the place from North India.
Since the halwa tasted best when prepared using the water from the river Tamirabarani, they started their business selling this special halwa. The Iruttukadai Halwa shop popularised the halwa. The shop is located close to Nellaiyappar temple.
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Kodaikanal – Apples!
After Kashmir apples, the next tastiest apples are found at Kodaikanal. During a visit to Kodaikanal, make sure you taste them and take them home to your loved ones too.
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Kumbakonam – Betel Leaves
The betel leaves available at Kumbakonam are something unique. The leaves are enough to make your tongue turn red, just like it's wounded!
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Karaikudi – Chettinad Cuisine
If you've ever tasted spicy Chettinad cuisine, you're sure to savour the taste and crave for more of it. Chettinad cuisine is popular among vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.
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Madurai – Jasmine (Madurai Malli)
The fragrance of jasmine flowers wafting thorugh Madurai makes the city popular apart from the temples here. These flowers, known as Madurai Malli, are widely available in the city.
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Kanchipiram – Silk
People visit Kanchipuram from different parts of the country to purchase wedding sarees made of Kanchipuram silk. In short, Kanchipuram silk is a part of most of the weddings at Tamil Nadu!
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Pollachi – Tender Coconut
The tender coconuts at Pollachi are known as 'Pollachi ilaneeru' locally. You can find many street sellers who sell tender coconuts that are famous for their taste and quality.
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Thiruvarur – The Chariot of Thyagaraja Temple
The chariot of Thyagaraja Temple in Thiruvarur is what makes the name of the place popular to the world. This chariot is Asia's largest temple chariot. The structure is 96 feet tall, with a diameter of 2.59m weighing 360 tons.
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Sivakasi – Fireworks
The fireworks at Sivakasi is what makes the name popular all over the world as these fireworks are exported around the world owing to their quality.
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Palani – Panchamirtham
The prasad of Palani Murugan Temple is one of the tastiest prasads you could find in any Tamil Nadu temple. This is called panchamirtham as it is made of 5 amirthams namely milk, yoghurt, honey, ghee and banana.
Salem – Mangoes!
Salem is popular for its sweet and juicy mangoes. There are Tamil songs that praise the taste of these mangoes. Mangoes are largely cultivated here and distributed around the country.
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Ooty – Variki
Varikki, a special crunchy and crispy snack from Ooty, is popular among food lovers.
Dindigul – Locks
Dindigul locks are famous across the country for their quality and strength. Though the market of locks have been filled with other low quality locks from around the world, Dindigul locks still are the best of the lot.
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