Chennai Culture
Chennai known as the gateway to South India boasts of a rich cultural heritage. Due to presence of people of various religions Chennai has a heterogeneous culture and it can be called unity in diversity. Being a city of secular India, people of all religions celebrate their fairs and festivals in Chennai. Art forms of past are practiced by the people in great devotion and respect. The heritage properties of the state bear testimony to the glorious rule of the local rulers and Vijaynagar Empire was a height of art and culture which now falls in the Indian state Karnataka.
Chennai is a city where a vocal or instrumental music is deeply revered by its residents. Music is a part of their life not just an entertainment for them. Thanjavur has a great contribution to carnatic music, which is the divine music form developed in Karnataka. Carnatic music is the most revered music form in Chennai. The names of numerous musicians of Tamil Nadu had contribution to the preservation, and promotion of Carnatic music.
People of Chennai
Chennai is a coastal metropolitan city in the Indian state Tamil Nadu. Being one of the most developed metropolises of India, Chennai is inhabited by people of all states of India. A huge influx of people is seen in this city as people migrate here for employment, business, education, etc. The main residents are the local Tamils.
Religions & languages of Chennai
Due to its past history of the colonization by the Europeans, Chennai has a Christian population. Hinduism is the main prominent religion here, a total of 80% belongs to Hinduism. Muslims and Jains also live here.
Majority of the population of the city are Tamils, hence the main language is Tamil. English is the language for educational, business and tourism purposes. It is also home to the Malayalam people and other migrants of north and eastern India.
Cuisine of Chennai
Chennai is rich in cuisine and its cuisine is similar to other south Indian cuisines. It houses continental cuisine restaurants and other various Indian cuisines.
Fairs and Festivals of Chennai
People of Chennai celebrate various fairs and festivals which are the backbone of their cultural life. The main fairs and festivals of Chennai are Natyanjali Dance Festival, Dance and Music Festival, Travel and Tourism Fair, Pongal Festival, etc. Dance and Music Festival of the city is a famous cultural extravaganza as it is the festival of Carnatic music and classical dance.
