Tamilnadu Chat: chat with friends from every Tamil Nadu district

Chennai and northern Tamil Nadu

The north is home to Chennai, the state capital, with its IT companies, cinema and beaches, and to old temple towns such as Kancheepuram and Tiruvannamalai. Friends from here often chat about work, films and the city.

Districts: Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Ranipet, Vellore, Tirupathur, Tiruvannamalai, Viluppuram, Kallakurichi, Cuddalore.

Western Tamil Nadu (Kongu region)

The west is known for textiles, engineering, farming and hill stations such as Ooty and Yercaud. Friends from this region share tips about business, travel and the cool hills.

Districts: Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Erode, Salem, Namakkal, Karur, Nilgiris, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri.

Delta and central Tamil Nadu

The Cauvery delta is the rice bowl of the state, with grand Chola temples and a deep Carnatic music heritage. Friends from here love to talk about temples, festivals and food.

Districts: Thanjavur, Tiruchirappalli, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Pudukkottai, Ariyalur, Perambalur.

Southern Tamil Nadu

The south has temple cities, Chettinad cooking, busy ports and the southern tip of India. Friends from here are known for their warmth and their love of local food.

Districts: Madurai, Dindigul, Theni, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram, Virudhunagar, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Kanyakumari.

Ariyalur Chat · அரியலூர் சாட்

Ariyalur is a district known for its cement industry and for the great Chola temple town of Gangaikonda Cholapuram nearby. Say hello to friends from Ariyalur in our Tamil room.

Chengalpattu Chat · செங்கல்பட்டு சாட்

Chengalpattu is home to Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) with its famous Shore Temple, and just south of Chennai. Meet people from Chengalpattu and every other district, all in one friendly room.

Chennai Chat · சென்னை சாட்

Chennai is the state capital, famous for Marina Beach, filter coffee, cinema and its busy, friendly streets. Chennai friends are welcome to join free as a guest.

Coimbatore Chat · கோயம்புத்தூர் சாட்

Coimbatore is Kovai, a major textile and industrial city with pleasant weather and the Western Ghats close by. Say hello to friends from Coimbatore in our Tamil room.

Cuddalore Chat · கடலூர் சாட்

Cuddalore is a coastal district with the Pichavaram mangroves and the Nataraja temple at Chidambaram. Meet people from Cuddalore and every other district, all in one friendly room.

Dharmapuri Chat · தர்மபுரி சாட்

Dharmapuri is a hill-ringed district known for its mangoes and for Hogenakkal Falls on the Cauvery. Dharmapuri friends are welcome to join free as a guest.

Dindigul Chat · திண்டுக்கல் சாட்

Dindigul is famous for Dindigul biryani, locks and the hill town of Kodaikanal. Say hello to friends from Dindigul in our Tamil room.

Erode Chat · ஈரோடு சாட்

Erode is a Cauvery-side city known for turmeric, textiles and its busy markets. Meet people from Erode and every other district, all in one friendly room.

Kallakurichi Chat · கள்ளக்குறிச்சி சாட்

Kallakurichi is one of the newer districts, with the Kalvarayan Hills and the Gomukhi dam. Kallakurichi friends are welcome to join free as a guest.

Kancheepuram Chat · காஞ்சிபுரம் சாட்

Kancheepuram is the temple city, known the world over for its silk sarees. Say hello to friends from Kancheepuram in our Tamil room.

Kanyakumari Chat · கன்னியாகுமரி சாட்

Kanyakumari is the southern tip of India, where three seas meet and the Vivekananda Rock stands. Meet people from Kanyakumari and every other district, all in one friendly room.

Karur Chat · கரூர் சாட்

Karur is known for its textiles, home furnishing exports and bus body building. Karur friends are welcome to join free as a guest.

Krishnagiri Chat · கிருஷ்ணகிரி சாட்

Krishnagiri is a mango-growing district that also includes the industrial town of Hosur. Say hello to friends from Krishnagiri in our Tamil room.

Madurai Chat · மதுரை சாட்

Madurai is the temple city of Meenakshi Amman, jigarthanda, jasmine and sleepless nights. Meet people from Madurai and every other district, all in one friendly room.

Mayiladuthurai Chat · மயிலாடுதுறை சாட்

Mayiladuthurai is a Cauvery delta district full of old temples, and one of the newest districts. Mayiladuthurai friends are welcome to join free as a guest.

Nagapattinam Chat · நாகப்பட்டினம் சாட்

Nagapattinam is a coastal district and home to the Velankanni church that visitors from every faith attend. Say hello to friends from Nagapattinam in our Tamil room.

Namakkal Chat · நாமக்கல் சாட்

Namakkal is known for its poultry and egg farms, its trucking business and the tall Anjaneyar statue. Meet people from Namakkal and every other district, all in one friendly room.

Nilgiris Chat · நீலகிரி சாட்

Nilgiris is the blue hills of Ooty and Coonoor, tea gardens and cool misty mornings. Nilgiris friends are welcome to join free as a guest.

Perambalur Chat · பெரம்பலூர் சாட்

Perambalur is an inland district known for farming, with ancient fossil beds at Sathanur. Say hello to friends from Perambalur in our Tamil room.

Pudukkottai Chat · புதுக்கோட்டை சாட்

Pudukkottai is known for the ancient Sittanavasal cave paintings and its old royal heritage. Meet people from Pudukkottai and every other district, all in one friendly room.

Ramanathapuram Chat · இராமநாதபுரம் சாட்

Ramanathapuram is the district of Rameswaram island, the Pamban bridge and long beautiful coastlines. Ramanathapuram friends are welcome to join free as a guest.

Ranipet Chat · இராணிப்பேட்டை சாட்

Ranipet is a newer district known for its leather and industrial belt. Say hello to friends from Ranipet in our Tamil room.

Salem Chat · சேலம் சாட்

Salem is famous for mangoes, steel and the hill station of Yercaud. Meet people from Salem and every other district, all in one friendly room.

Sivaganga Chat · சிவகங்கை சாட்

Sivaganga is home to the Chettinad region, with Karaikudi’s grand houses and spicy food. Sivaganga friends are welcome to join free as a guest.

Tenkasi Chat · தென்காசி சாட்

Tenkasi is the district of Courtallam, the “Spa of the South”, with its waterfalls and temples. Say hello to friends from Tenkasi in our Tamil room.

Thanjavur Chat · தஞ்சாவூர் சாட்

Thanjavur is the rice bowl of Tamil Nadu and home of the great Brihadeeswarar Temple. Meet people from Thanjavur and every other district, all in one friendly room.

Theni Chat · தேனி சாட்

Theni is a green district of cardamom, grapes and hills like Meghamalai. Theni friends are welcome to join free as a guest.

Thoothukudi Chat · தூத்துக்குடி சாட்

Thoothukudi is the pearl city, with a busy port, salt pans and long sea views. Say hello to friends from Thoothukudi in our Tamil room.

Tirunelveli Chat · திருநெல்வேலி சாட்

Tirunelveli is famous for its halwa, the Tamirabarani river and its old temples. Meet people from Tirunelveli and every other district, all in one friendly room.

Tirupathur Chat · திருப்பத்தூர் சாட்

Tirupathur is known for Ambur biryani and the cool hills of Yelagiri. Tirupathur friends are welcome to join free as a guest.

Tiruppur Chat · திருப்பூர் சாட்

Tiruppur is the knitwear capital that dresses much of the world. Say hello to friends from Tiruppur in our Tamil room.

Tiruvallur Chat · திருவள்ளூர் சாட்

Tiruvallur is a district beside Chennai, with large industrial areas and old temples. Meet people from Tiruvallur and every other district, all in one friendly room.

Tiruvannamalai Chat · திருவண்ணாமலை சாட்

Tiruvannamalai is the town of the Annamalaiyar temple and the glowing Karthigai Deepam festival. Tiruvannamalai friends are welcome to join free as a guest.

Tiruvarur Chat · திருவாரூர் சாட்

Tiruvarur is the land of the Thiagaraja temple and the birthplace of the Carnatic music trinity. Say hello to friends from Tiruvarur in our Tamil room.

Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) Chat · திருச்சிராப்பள்ளி சாட்

Tiruchirappalli is the city of the Rockfort temple and the grand Srirangam temple island. Meet people from Tiruchirappalli and every other district, all in one friendly room.

Vellore Chat · வேலூர் சாட்

Vellore is known for its historic fort, the golden temple and its famous hospital. Vellore friends are welcome to join free as a guest.

Viluppuram Chat · விழுப்புரம் சாட்

Viluppuram is a district beside Puducherry, with Auroville and many old village festivals. Say hello to friends from Viluppuram in our Tamil room.

Virudhunagar Chat · விருதுநகர் சாட்

Virudhunagar is the home of Sivakasi, India’s fireworks and printing capital. Meet people from Virudhunagar and every other district, all in one friendly room.