Tamil Nadu 1:3 - Thierry Clech






Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula.The region has been the home of the Tamil people since at least 500 BCE. Its official language Tamil has been in use in inscriptions and literature for over 2000 years.

Tamil Nadu is the seventh most populous state in India with a population of 72,138,958. It is the seventh most densely populated state in India with a population density of 555 persons per square kilometre as of 2011, having increased from 429 in 1991, significantly higher than the Indian average of 382 persons per square kilometre.

Tamil Nadu's history dates back to pre-historic times. Archaeological evidence points to this area being one of the longest continuous habitations in India. (source wikipedia)


In three parts you will be presented to photos taken by Thierry Clech in Tamil Nadu during his stay there in August 2011.




Photo © Thierry Clech

Comments

Michael W said…
Very, very good indeed!