The Department of Tourism, Culture and Religious Endowments is one of the departments of Government of Tamil Nadu. The department has two major sub-departments, tourism and Hindu religious endowments.[1]
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| Formed | 1951 |
| Jurisdiction | Tamil Nadu |
| Headquarters | Chennai |
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| Parent agency | Government of Tamil Nadu |
| Website | Tourism, Culture and Religious Endowments Department |
Religious endowments
editThe state famed for Tamil architecture styled Hindu temples, culture and tradition and commonly known as the Land of Temples.[2] There are more than 34,000 temples in Tamil Nadu built across various periods including some of the largest and oldest temples in the world.[3] The department was established by the Madras Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act of 1951 and is responsible for the maintenance, promotion and consecration of temples and mutts under its supervision.[4]
Tourism
editThe tourism wing is responsible for the promotion of tourism and development of tourist related infrastructure in the state. In 1971, Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation was established as a nodal agency responsible for the same.[5] The tag line "Enchanting Tamil Nadu" has been adopted in the tourism promotions by the department.[6][7] In the 21st century, the state has been among the top destinations for domestic and international tourists.[7][8] As of 2021[update], Tamil Nadu recorded the most tourist foot-falls.[9]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Tourism, Culture and Religious Endowments". Government of Tamil Nadu. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ "Temples of Tamilnadu". Bharatonline. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
- ^ "Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh build temple ties to boost tourism". The Times of India. 10 August 2010. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ Hindu Religious Endowments yearly report 2023-24 (PDF) (Report). Government of Tamil Nadu. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ "Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation Limited" (PDF). Government of Tamil Nadu. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ^ "Enchanting Tamil Nadu". Government of India. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ^ a b "Tamil Nadu ranks first for domestic tourism: Official". The Economic Times. 10 November 2014. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ India Tourism Statistics 2020 (PDF) (Report). Retrieved 10 August 2023.
- ^ India Tourism statistics-2021 (PDF) (Report). Government of India. Retrieved 1 December 2023.