Tamils - Wikipedia Tamils constitute about 5 7% of the Indian population and form the majority in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu and the union territory of Puducherry They also form significant proportions of the populations in Sri Lanka (15 3%), Malaysia (7%) and Singapore (5%)
Tamil | People, Religion, Language | Britannica In addition to the Tamils, the population includes various indigenous communities, who live primarily in the hill regions; these people also speak Dravidian languages
Tamil people - New World Encyclopedia To preserve the Tamil language, the Singapore government has made it a national language despite Tamils comprising only about 10 percent of the population, and has also introduced compulsory instruction of the language for Tamils
Tamils - Encyclopedia. com Although Tamils celebrate the major Hindu festivals, the most important regional festival is Pongal This three-day celebration falls in mid-January and marks the end of the rice harvest
Tamil History - தமிழ் வரலாறு, சரித்திரம் Many Tamils trace their origins to the people of Mohenjodaro in the Indus Valley around 6000 years before the birth of Christ There is, however, a need for further systematic study of the history of the early Tamils and proto Tamils
Portal:Tamils - Wikipedia The Tamils ( ˈtæmɪlz, ˈtɑː - TAM-ilz, TAHM-), also known by their demonym Tamilar, are a Dravidian ethnic group who natively speak the Tamil language and trace their ancestry mainly to the southern part of the Indian subcontinent
TAMILS AND THEIR HISTORY | Facts and Details Throughout their history and even today the Tamils have rejected influences from northern India and have worked hard to maintain their own identity in language, deities, food and state politics
Tamils - Wikiwand Tamils constitute about 5 7% of the Indian population and form the majority in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu and the union territory of Puducherry They also form significant proportions of the populations in Sri Lanka (15 3%), Malaysia (7%) and Singapore (5%)
The Tamil People: A Rich History and Cultural Legacy That . . . From film directors in India to politicians in Canada, Tamils have made their mark globally Kollywood (the Tamil film industry) is hugely popular, and Carnatic music and Bharatanatyam dance continue to thrive
Sri Lankan Tamils - Wikipedia Sri Lankan Tamils form a group of Tamil-speaking populations differentiated by their customs and traditions, their dialects and their social organization, from the Tamils of India [24] Even though the cultural influence of modern South India has increased since the 19th century, and has become predominant today