To be honest...So far videos I had seen foreigners exploring tamil nadu... are mostly luxury and dosa.. U people showing the real essence of our state❤
We are here to explore and learn! Meet people and try all the amazing local food 🙏 thanks so much for watching
Absolutely. People are more kind & compassionate in inner parts of the state rather than main buzzing cities.
Madurai is important in the sense that it gives a lots of historical background of spread of Shaivism and Vaishnavism to South East Asia (Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia) @@EllisWR
As indian Christian ✝️ from north india 🇮🇳
Tamil nadu was a big cultural shock for me
And one thing i like about tamil people they are very polite , respectful and honest .
I like the culture and food
Tamil people are the most beautiful people they were so nice to me tamil nadu is my most favourite state in india
Its clean , people are friendly and helpful
Love tamil nadu from Delhi ❣️
Yes they are super kind and respectful! Thanks for watching my friend 🙏🙏🙏
Thanks a lot bro from tamilnadu...we hope our people must keep this kindness
Sri Lankan tamil people also love South india specially tamil Nadu ❤
2:28 The Bus you travelled is Free for Women❤, So only he charged for One & given two tickets💫
@@SuryaPrakash-wq6rt unga area la working women ahh kettu paru da 6k 4k lan salary vanguranga most of womens avangaluku 2k monthly save agudhu , un idathula irunthu paakatha think in the place of others or just travel with them to understand them
@@mubarak1330 சும்மா இரு நீ வேற, இப்போ யாரு போராட்டம் பண்ண எங்ககளுக்கு Free bus வேணும்னு சொல்லி, Aready கவர்மெண்ட் பஸ் எல்லாம் நஷ்டத்தில் ஓடிட்டு இருக்கு இப்ப இது ரொம்ப முக்கியம்
Our madurai peoples always frienly and kind hearted.. helpful peoples
They are not kind hearted towards people who can't speak Tamil or English
Yes they are kind hearted to foreigners but they don't respect our people because of caste. If you are from other country they thought that they are superior but they don't treat our people as equal 😂😂
0:39 he said vaalka valamudan which means live richly with good health and wealth, live long happily
❤❤🤗❤❤
And tamil is not 2000 years old it's dated more than 5000 years old
Love you both from srilanka💝
Yes, i can confirm too, Tamil literature dates back to 5000 years.
And Vaazhga valamudan ! 🙏
Tamil Canadian here !
@@EllisWRYep! That's more than 5000 years. But proved until 5000 years old. Geneticists from the University of Madurai tested the DNA of villagers in Tamil Nadu to get a clue about our migrational history. Professor Ramasamy Pitchappan tested a man called Virumandi and in his DNA (Gene-M130) was the marker of the first human migration that took place some 70,000 years ago.
Bro Tamil is 20000 years old and an old tamil literature library there is an evidence for that and it was in kumari kandam now submerged in ocean and there are so many proof that we tamilans live an happy and beautiful and prosperous life which can be speaked till the world will come to end ❤❤❤
Im a srilanka but my roots are from south india ..madurai is the place where my grandma lives...simply the best place that's fully connected to heart n soul...u can't see the love n warmth anywhere else
@@seyaduabuthahir6339 last I came in 2018 and regualar calls.. i'm planning to visit In 2025
The first man actually greeted you with his full heart, "God bless you two, have a beautiful life"
tamil peoples >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Your name- What a coincidence!
Lord Ellis - Collector of Madras in British presidency had done a lot for Tamil development. He was also fond of Madurai.
We Tamils are really in debt for Lord Ellis. Everytime you are using Nanri and Vanakkam makes me emotional.
That kind man represents real indian hospitality, huge respect to people like that. Humanity.
@fifthAnima I wish they had the same kind of humanity in them. Don't forget what these people did to us..I will always wish good for these two n may God bless them with good health, but don't support these Brit channels as they are only here bcoz they know they can be famous overnight n make good money vlogging India. Support Indian, or any other country channel but not these guys. Show them all the love but don't let me make more money out of us again by supporting their channel.
Our tamil people are generous in nature ❤
Nice video 👍
@@EllisWR yea. You should read Thirukurral English translation when u have time. it is one of our literatures ❤
You actually bought tears ,I'm from Madurai but I'm currently living In England,it's been few years since I have been back home , thanks for this Video ❤
@sabareeswaran7606 my Friend, if ur truely missing ur country, come back and relive the moments, by supporting these Brit channels ur are once again letting them make money out of our country and take it back to their just like they did before. Please watch Indian or any other country channel who make India vlogs. I feel bad ur in England serving their country n paying taxes to them progressing their country, ur country calls u brother n ur missed n will always be loved by ur country men but plz don't support who destroyed n took everything we had
@@aakanshar906 I'm being relieving the moments at my hometown all my life actually I'm blessed to born there, its just due to my university I can't get back recently and once I'm done I will be back home, and I'm not supporting anything here there were few places in this video shows near to my home thats everything my friend
@@sabareeswaran7606 I can understand brother, i wish u good luck and waiting with open arms to welcome u. Dont subscribe n watch these Brit channels and let the. Grow n make money out of us again. I have nothing against u. I wish u all the best for ur studies.see u soon
Love Tamilnadu frm uttar Pradesh🇮🇳🇮🇳😘😘
We need C.M. like Yogiji in Tamil Nadu. Love U.P from Tamil Nadu.
@@arthanariganeshganesh9023poda thevdiya mavonay apo anga poda suni tha picha kuda poda matanga
@@arthanariganeshganesh9023😂adingommala pee sappi katchi kaaran oaka
I think foreigners are more comfortable in Tamilnadu than North Indians😂 Its really pleasent to hear some positive things about my native from you after all criticism we always used to hear from our fellow states Indians😊
Thanks for visiting our State❤
நன்றி ! மீண்டும வருக 🙏
Funny to see you indians fighting among themselves in British comment section 😂😂😂
North Indians are aleins in Tamil...maily due to their arrogant attitude.
Hi Ellis... There is a Street called "Ellis Nagar" in Madurai on the memorial of Governor Ellis ( British). He did a great effort to print and learn tamil literature called "Thirukkural". He released a gold coin for Thiruvalluvar who wrote thirukkural. Madurai love towards Ellis never ends❤
Yes.. Collector Ellis serves Tamil ❤❤❤ particularly the famous ancient tamil ethical book "Thirukkural" had printed in paper from palm leaf (volai suvadi).
I'm a keralite who lived in Madurai for 05 years. Such a chill place to live!. People are nice but the summer is deadly. Great place to lead a peaceful life 😊
Yeah we know malayalis and mosquitoes are all over the world both are menace to others
39°Celcius ? Or 32°C which is the worst temperature 🌡️🤒 in Tamil Nadu...but some saying uthi was so freezing 🥶.
@@ZaynPilotTN had more than 20 hill stations if you visit TN in summer I suggest you to visit hill station first, temperature drops to zero but averages around 8°C .
Summer is terrible in South that too added with humidity.
This is by far the most authentic Madurai vlog. Cheers mate✌
Ya most authentic vlog by the most fake, greedy and biggest hypocrates in the history of mankind. Do not support these British channels. They are just here to get famous overnight n make money out of us once again. Unite with me against these Brit vloggers.
Madurai is kind of city where people come volunteerly to help us.. Im from a neighbour district Coimbatore and I felt that personally 😅
I went to Madurai in July last year on a solo trip.. I loved it for 3 reasons. The people, food and the culture.
0:38 i felt blessed when he did that !!! What a wonderful start fo the video ❤
The bridge you guys travelled on bus to cross the river @3:34 is an 138 year old one. Known as "Albert Victor or A.V. bridge" was constructed during the british reign. It connects river vaigai's north & south banks.
Some etiquette for eating in banana leaf.
1.always sprinkle and wipe before eating.
2.the pointy side of leaf should be always towards your left.
3. Side dishes are served on the top portion ans main dishes on the bottom portion.
4.side dishes they served here are salt, gooseberry pickle, cabbage poriyal- sauted veg, some sort of aviyal - steames vegetables, kootu - veg with lentil and coconut, vada, papadam- a rice crisp, mor melagai.
4. The main dishes served here are rice, nei paruppu-lentil with ghee, sambar, rasam- soupy dish with tamarind, cumin and pepper. Curd. Usually theyre eaten in this order sambar, vatha/puli kulambu ( a thick sour dish with dry/fresh veg), butter or curd, finally rasam and then dessert.
5. After the meal you fold your leaf towards you if you liked the meal, away from you if yourenot satisfied.
6. Salt and pickle are always served first.
7. You can mix and match anything but never mix bread and rice.
Even With All that Types, It Takes More Time! 😂, And I Think the UA-camr don't Even Read that Paragraph Fully You Wrote!😂😂😂
It is very important that you only use your right hand to give and receive things in India.
Lots of love from Salem, Tamilnadu❤
Divi7433 you should not tell Salem, you should tell that steel city, Mango city Salem, Tamil Nadu.
Free to travel in bus for women in tamilnadu
In India All State, City People's are Unique and Good. But in Tamil Nadu The Peoples are Always Awesome to me.. They are Really Nice Peoples..❤
That's how we take care of our guests. proud of you guys.🥰. Wecome to India
Don't forget to visit keezhadi and kineemagalam village ancient site..!
And Thanjavur district, Big Siva temple. 2000 yrs old dam it's name called Kallanai. Chithambaram temple , many more towards South
This is what South India is all about, authenticity at its best. All the best for your future vlogging Ellis.
Exactly no doubt. It's the friendliest city in south india
My suggestion for u ppl to visit in our Tamilnadu
1- Thanjavur ( mandatory visit to thanjai periya kovil)
2- kodaikanal Queen of Hills Station
3- valparai
4 - ooty
5- keezhadi (excavation place of ancient tamils u can learn abt out history
6 - Kanyakumari
7 - Rameshwaram through that u can visit dhanushkodi which is southern tip of India
Some good places to visit
Nice suggestion
And there are many places to add ❤
@@EllisWR don't forget to visit Kodaikanal, Keezhadi and Rameshwaram 😋
The snack u had in the bus is Ragi Puttu. Its made out of Ragi flour. It should be consumed within 6 hours if raw coconut is added.
So cool to see these adventures in India
Welcome to Tamil Nadu... We proud to say that we treat every people as our family and living with secularism. Here every people live with harmony.... thanks to leaders like aringar Anna, periyar and kamarajar....
@@EllisWR- Modi is leader of global south and a real people leader ruling India in most democratic way. India in safe hands of Modi and no vested western media can defame him, however hard they trying to be. India is unstoppable under Modi.
But he is not the leader of Tamil nadu.. he lost elections here continuously 😂@@impartial7590
Shut the f**kup and get out from South India you sangi ram ram vadakan modi done nothing in south india @@impartial7590
I love the follower in the comments with the instructions on how to eat the banana leaf dish.... very interesting and useful info. This looks like a more sustainable environment from the sensory overload of Chennai :) love exploring the side streets, local markets, and everyone is so friendly. Even though we aren't going to the east coast your videos are getting us excited about our trip. I absolutely love the contrast of bold colours, stark white skirts against the dusty grit of the environment. Would be great to get into the green of nature there.
Some people are super helpful. I'm sure you'll. Love it! We will try to get out into the nature soon 🙏
I was a Madurai Resident for the last 5 years. Even though, its not my native city. I just love Madurai like all Native Maduraikkaarans. Its a fantastic place with awesome people. I am glad that you made a video on this historic, fantastic and beautiful city❤.
Much of love from our heart when you say Romba Nandri
THE MEENAKASHI TEMPLE IS MORE THAN 2000 YEARS OLD........
Real, original Tamil culture in Madurai, Theni, Dindigul, Thirunelveli, Tuticorin, Thiruchendhur, Puthikkottai, Viruthunagar, Sivakasi, sathur, nagerkovil, kanniyakumari
You guys are just 5 km away from my house, happy to see you both having a pleasant time here in my town, have a great journey ahead, stay safe have fun❤️
Another cracking video, the people seem so friendly. Thanking you both. Take care.❤
That was an absolutely fantastic video about our dear city Madurai. Thank you very much for this fair, authentic and objective , with all it's pros and cons. Madurai cities people are indeed warm, welcoming and friendly , which you have credited it with. But for the ubiquitous herds of cows, the choking traffic and quite awful city roads , our Madurai never fails to interest it's dwellers as well as visitors.
Profound thanks to you guys for this interesting video, please.
Thanks so much really appreciate you watching. We do like your city a lot, through the good and the bad! Nowhere is perfect, but Madurai is a nice place
Seriously that staff was so good... Their explanation is ncee
Hey man👋 I've been following you guys for a couple of days. I'm from madurai and this one made me happy as lot of youtubers go to Chennai and don't show anyother cities in tamilnadu. tip: try to explore hidden spots if possible
Just recommend your videos .I watched your whole indian trip, you guys are so respectable in all peoples and Tamilnadu each district have some specialities and if you come Pudukkottai District i can be help you ! Keep continue trip ❤
Hey Ellis, hoping you have a great INDIA tour. The gentleman who walked you to the Meenakshi temple was genuinely kind, and so are you two.
Cheers! 👍
Thank you for visiting India especially our state Tamilnadu..... 'Vanakkam Nanba'
Thanks for exploring our people, food, culture, streets,bus.etc
Note: in this video @ first bus they charged you Rs.7/- you know why, it's free for ladies (free ticket) in government bus....that's Tamilnadu for you❤❤❤😊 keep rocking and explore more, I'm subscribed 🎉
Ahah I don't know why they charged leesh! Every other time was free. Were enjoying Tamil Nadu! ❤️
order of eat first ghee rice, side dish vegetables, second Rasam rice then, sweet, Third curd rice add to lime pickle...Side dish appalam, vada...Tamil Nadu people format eating method....
Excellent video guys 👌🏼 showing real everyday scenes
Just so that you'll know, all the government buses in Tamilnadu are beaten up because they run at avery cheap price (most of them are free for women) to help the poor who use them on a daily basis, hence not a lot of features for comfort but does the job! Really great videos, hope you're liking our beautiful Tamil Nadu
There are good buses too but that's limited in Madurai.
Even other South districts had many good buses than Madurai.
Thanks for exploreing our Tamilnadu in India. We proud indian...
1:10:59 Ragi malt, made from finger millet, is rich in nutrients. It provides a good source of calcium, iron, fiber, and essential amino acids. It can aid in weight management, support bone health, and help regulate blood sugar levels due to its low glycemic index. Additionally, the antioxidants in ragi contribute to overall well-being and may help prevent certain diseases.
Good to see vlogs on traditional historic places by you
The first man raising his hands is a beautiful gesture of blessings from the soul of his heart. God bless the man.
Meenakshi amman temple around 2500 to 3500 years old temple 15:00 not 300 years and please mention dute.
Yeah I said earlier in the video. I think the man didn't know the number in English. All good 🙏
Is it? I don't think so. It is build between 1190CE to 1250CE. Not more than 1200 years.. build during the Pandiyan Empire....
3500+ years ago was Lord Krishna's time. 7000+ years ago was Lord Shiva's time. Those years, no temples yet. Meditation of Tantra Yoga was the practice.
Madurai is my hometown, i have been away from there since 2015, hoping to go back and live there soon with my mum. Seeing this video virtually took me there. thanks to u guys. Love u.
That uncle so sweet showing temple ❤
The temple is 2500 years old ...❣️
Southern india are knowledgeable people and literate too . Most of them are spoke English. Indias financial contribution is high in south india
Speaking English doesn't mean knowledgeable. If you have respect towards foreigners and treat them well, it is knowledgeable.
@@DeepakRaj-fm1xjNot like that. Change the mind set. It is also in India. Not in Pakistan. Culture may differ.
I am getting very emotional when the bicycle uncle in the beginning blessing them"valgha valamudan" which means "Long live with prosperity".
Its so happy that you guys visited our city and we are Happy to welcome you guy's, still lot of place you can explore in our city wish you a joyfully trip ahead ❤❤
Thank you ellis you are exploring our country... thanks again love you both❤ love from madurai people ❤🎉
In All the videos you have the food from best places. Delighting to watch Banana leaf southern food.
He said "vazhgha valamudan" which traslates "wishing you prosperity "❤
it's not South India's Friendliest City. it's India's Friendliest City
yes brother well said! we Tamils are very patriotic ignore the hate spread by few politicians!
Tamilnadu people known for hospitality.
The uncle on cycle who wishes happy Pongal said "vaazhga valamudan" which means may you live with prosperity.. like 🥺💖
Glad to see your video with this title. Madurai is my hometown ♥...Thanks Ellis....Hope you will have great time at Madurai...
Hats off our Indian culture our lovely kind hearted Indians❤
Yes it's a good city. Good people
Amazing video ❤, you guys were calm and i loved how you guys knew which bus to take and enjoyed the trip 😊
Gods Grace our most of Tamil speaking people know English also to speak. In hospitality we are the best.
Vazhga valamudan....
Vazgha valamudan was super ❤
Indeed undoubtedly it is the most friendliest people you will ever see in India… where you have the oldest civilisation of the world and they believe “Every life on earth are your friends and family” that you can literally get in any of the houses there and ask for help and stay there…! Which I hardly find that love and affection if I come out of that district, and it will be greatly reduced when you come out of the southern states, and you no where find it if you go out of India! ♥️
I am very happy that you both visited south part of India I am from Telangana state and ur eating like true Indian with hands so happy for it even in some areas struggling with language but ur trying to understand I am very happy of it once visit Hyderabad City also which is in Telangana
Oir friendliness is directly proprtional to your attitude..
Street cows and stray dogs become problematic for people with disabilities.old people, especially those who need canes to walk around. Being blind myself, I have taken few dogbites.
Very good hospitality
Thank you for exploring Tamilnadu and Tamil culture to the world brother. Tamil people always friendly....❤
Really frndship my Madurai makkal🙏🏽 vanakam naalvaravu
Indians are generally friendly and welcome foreigners wholeheartedly , this is our heritage.
Such a good vlog it is! Hope you guys are having great time here. Would love to see you explore other cities and states of our country. Welcome to India and lots of love from India❤
Where is India's friendliest city? 🇮🇳
We've had a decent time in the ancient city of Madurai, nice little place.
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Please watch at 45:52 panning the camera too fast is little hard to watch your videos on TV.
Madurai .. u can feel comfortable
Jigarthanda has natural sea weeds and milk
The cows probably smelled your ragi puttu and thought that u are going to offer them that
I live in Chennai but my native place is Madurai