Tamil Nadu, the 11th largest state in India was once the home of four Tamil Kingdoms like Chera, Pandya, Pallava and Chola from 1st - 9th century AD. Their ruling period was known as the golden age of Tamilnadu during which Art, Music as well as trade & agriculture reached its zenith. The state lying on the southern tip of the Indian peninsula,  is bordered by the Bay of Bengal in the east, Indian Ocean in the south, the states of Kerala and Karnataka in the west, and Andhra Pradesh in the North. The main language spoken here is Tamil. It is the sixth most populous state in the Indian Union and leading producer of Agricultural products. Tamilnadu is home to numerous Temples, Pilgrim Centers, Hill Stations, Beaches etc

State Bird - Emerald Dove	State Animal - Nilgiri Tahr
State Flower - Gloriosa Lily	State Tree - Palm Tree