Name – Yatharth Dutta

Class – 5th
Subject – SST
Topic – Tamil Nadu
 Culture of Tamil
Nadu
The culture of Tamil Nadu
is a blend of ancient
traditions, art, music, and
literature. The people of
Tamil Nadu take pride in
their Dravidian culture,
which has its own distinct
language, Tamil, and a
unique style of
architecture, art, and
dance.
Climate of Tamil
Nadu
Climate. The climate of
Tamil Nadu is essentially
tropical. In May and June,
the hottest months,
maximum daily
temperatures in Chennai
average about 100 °F (38
°C), while minimum
temperatures average in
the low 80s F (upper 20s
C).
 Soil of Tamil Nadu
The soils in Tamil Nadu are
broadly classified into five
types according to their
characteristics. They are 1.
alluvial soil, 2. black soil, 3.
red soil, 4. laterite soil, 5.
saline soil. Red Soil is one of
the most common soil types
found in Tamil Nadu, covering
nearly two-thirds of the state.
Black soil is found
in Coimbatore, Madhurai,
Virudhanagar etc.
and Laterite soil is found in
parts of Kancheepuram,
Tiruvallur and Thanjavur.
 Crops of Tamil
Nadu
Rice, jowar, ragi, bajra,
maize, and pulses are the
most common crops
grown in Tamil Nadu.
Cotton, sugarcane, tea,
coffee, and coconut are
some of the other crops
that are widely grown in
Tamil Nadu. In its
agricultural sector, Tamil
Nadu has also achieved a
remarkable standing in the
horticultural industry.
Festival of
Tamil Nadu

The Harvest-Festival of
Pongal This is one of the
most famous festivals
celebrated in Tamilnadu
dedicated Sun God or
Surya and the feto stival
lasts for four days of
Bhogi, Pongal, Mattu
Pongal, and kanuma; it
falls in the Thai month of
the Tamil Calendar and
marks the beginning of
the new harvest season.
Traditional Dresses
of Tamil Nadu

ome of the most popular traditional dress

names in Tamil Nadu include Kanjeevaram
saree, Madurai Cotton saree, Coimbatore
Cotton saree, Salem Silk saree, and
Kancheepuram Silk saree. Mundus are also
known as veshtis, and pavadais are known as
Langa Voni.