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Thamizh Koodam — A global home for Tamil culture and community
A Tamil family sitting together at a Pongal celebration in front of a temple

Tamil culture.
Tamil community.
Wherever you are.

People. Places. Traditions. A global home for Tamil hearts, near and far.

உலகெங்கும் தமிழர்களுக்கான இல்லம்

A thought from the Thirukkural

“அகர முதல எழுத்தெல்லாம் ஆதி
பகவன் முதற்றே உலகு”
— திருக்குறள் 1 · கடவுள் வாழ்த்து
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Just as the letter “A” (அ) comes first among all letters, the eternal God comes first in the world and is its source.

Tamil communities around the world

உலகெங்கும் தமிழர் சமூகங்கள்

Connect near and far

Find your communityஉங்கள் சமூகத்தைக் கண்டறியுங்கள்

Events, temples and conversations in your city.

Open the community →

Play the classics

Traditional Gamesபாரம்பரிய விளையாட்டுகள்

Familiar Tamil board games, with clear rules and beautiful boards — on one device or online with family.

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  • The carved wooden Dhayam board

    Dhayam

    தாயம்

    Throw the Dayakattai, bring your tokens out, cut your opponent and race to the oval.

  • The Paramapadam board with its snakes and ladders

    Paramapadam

    பரமபதம்

    Climb the ladders, dodge the snakes and be the first to reach Paramapadam.

The Tamil world

One community, many placesஉலகெங்கும் தமிழர்கள்

Discover local activity while staying connected across borders.

Choose a location →

City pages will bring together events, places and a directory, discussions and local groups.

Help build the gathering place.

நம் கூடத்தை ஒன்றாக உருவாக்குவோம்

Suggest a name or a temple, share a recipe, or tell us about an event.