Tamil Culture
What is the traditional Tamil greeting?
Vanakkam
What is the Tamil alphabet’s first letter?
அ
Who is known as “Thalapathy”?
Vijay
What is worn by women as traditional Tamil attire?
Saree
What is a soft, round breakfast made from rice and lentils?
Idli
What’s the Tamil harvest festival called?
Pongal
How many letters are in the Tamil alphabet?
247
Who is known as “Superstar”?
Rajinikanth
What is worn by men as traditional Tamil attire?
Veshti
What spicy soup is eaten with rice or idli?
Sambar
What dance form originated in Tamil Nadu?
Bharatanatyam
Which Tamil word means “love”?
Anbu
Who composed music for the movie Roja?
A. R. Rahman
Which flower is considered sacred and used in Tamil weddings?
Jasmine (Malligai)
What crispy, fried snack is made from lentil batter?
Vadai
What symbol is often drawn at Tamil house entrances during festivals?
Kolam
Which country outside India has the largest Tamil population?
Sri Lanka
What’s the main language spoken in Kollywood films?
Tamil
What is the capital of Tamil Nadu?
Chennai
What sweet dish is made during Pongal festival?
Sakkarai Pongal
What is the name of the ancient Tamil martial art that originated in Tamil Nadu?
Silambam
Which Tamil city is called the “Manchester of South India”?
Coimbatore
Which Tamil actor also served as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu?
M. G. Ramachandran (MGR)
What do people call the Tamil New Year?
Puthandu
What is Tamil food traditionally served on?
Banana leaf