The capital city of Tamil Nadu, Chennai treats you with a mix of ancient monuments, peaceful beaches, tranquil temples, emerald spaces and eye-catching wildlife. The city is the ultimate ‘Getaway to South’. Here you can witness a perfect contrast of old and new. Chennai’s thriving modern lifestyle rubs shoulders with its rich heritage that turns some major pages of its history. Chennai is also an exciting destination for beach lovers with the second largest beach in the world, the Marina Beach. Chennai is also steeped into vivid hues of religion. Here you can find a series of temples known for their unmatched architectural designs.
Major Places to Visit in Chennai are:
Marina Beach
Start your holiday to Chennai by visiting the spectacular Marina Beach. This is the second largest beach on the planet loved by both travellers and locals alike. Spend a day here enjoying its warm sea water and calming sun. The beach is lined up with numerous food stalls selling delectable food items.
Semmozhi Poonga
Semmozhi Poonga is another natural hub of the city. This natural park sprawls over an area of 20-acre. Visit here to witness over 500 varieties of trees and plants. Some of the plants here are as old as 100 years.
Kapaleeswarar Temple
Kapaleeswarar Temple is known spiritual hub of the city built in the 7th century by Pallava Kings. Lord Shiva and Parvati are main deities of the temple. Here 6 daily puja services are conducted. The temple complex has been adorned with wood carvings, stone carvings, pillars and Gopuram.
Marundheeswarar Temple
Marundheeswarar Temple is another spiritual wonder known for being one of the most revered temples in the city of Chennai. This 11th century temple is devoted to Marundheeswarar, an incarnation for Lord Shiva.
Ekambareswarar Temple
Architecture of Ekambareswarar Temple is also worth appreciating. The temple is an epitome of grandeur and devotion. Here pilgrims worship Lord Shiva.
Fort St George
Architecture lovers must explore the Fort St George of Chennai raised by the British East India Company in 1640. The fort houses the St Mary’s Church other that a museum displaying ancient artefacts. You will also witness the Wellesley House with some paintings of the Fort Governer.
National Art Gallery
Travellers must also explore the National Art Gallery built with Indo-Saracenic architecture. Here you can witness four sections, including Tanjore Painting Gallery, Ravi Varma Painting Gallery, Indian Traditional Art Gallery and Decorative Art Gallery.
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