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Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Vivekananda House and museum

Vivekananda House and museum
Vivekananda House and museum
Vivekananda who is famously known as Swami Vivekananda’s house is situated in Chennai. It is very closer to the Marina beach. It seems that he lived in the house for nine years the museum has innumerable photos of the graceful saint.

Chithambaram Nataraja temple


Chithambaram

Nataraja temple
Chithambaram Nataraja temple



Nataraja temple
Chithambaram Nataraja temple


The place chithambaram is very famous for the shrine of the Lord Nataraja, (so called the Lord Shiva). People flock to the shrine every day. Apart from this another Shrine of Govindaraja is situated in the premise.  On the other hand, Annamalai University has been an instrument for youngsters through imparting knowledge quenching their thirst in various disciplines.

Kapaleeshwar Temple in chennai

Kapaleeshwar Temple 

kanchipuram Kapaleeshwar temple
Kanchipuram kapaleeshwar Temple

Kanchipuram Kapaleeshwar temple
Kanchipuram kapaleeshwar Temple




Kapaleeshwar Temple


Kapaleeshwar temple is located Mylapore, Chennai. This temple is dedicated to the lord Shiva. The statues of the 63 saints who are called Naayanmaargal in Tamil have been engraved here. Devotees of the Lord Shiva visit the temple often.

Fort St. George in Chennai

Chennai Fort St. George
Chennai Fort St. George
Chennai Fort St. George

Chennai Fort St. George
Chennai Fort St. George

Chennai Fort St. George

The fort bears the name of the patron of England. The state legislature and the secretariat are located within the premises of the fort. It feasts the eyes of the visitors. This fort is one of the places that adds more pride to the Chennai city.     

Chennai Marina beach

Chennai Marina beach



Chennai Marina beach
Chennai Marina beach

Chennai Marina beach
Chennai Marina beach


Chennai Marina beach

Chennai Marina beach is the second largest beach in Asia. People from all over the world come here to witness the inherent beauty of nature. During weekends people flock to the beach for refreshment.

Chennai Santhome Cathedral

Chennai Santhome Cathedral


Chennai Santhome Cathedral

Chennai Santhome Cathedral


Chennai Santhome Cathedral

Chennai Santhome Cathedral

Chennai Santhome Cathedral


Thomas, the apostle of Jesus Christ was buried here on the campus. This place constantly reminds us of the Saint and his unconditional love for God. His Holiness Pope Leo XIII visited the place on the day of Golden jubilee celebration.

Tourist place at Pulicat lake

Pulicat


Pulicat lake
Pulicat lake

Pulicat lake
Pulicat lake


Pulicat lake


This place so called pulicat is in Chengalpattu. It is about 60 kilometers from Chennai to the gorgeous lake. It has been the habitat for birds all over the world. This lake considered one of the sanctuaries for many birds.

Tourist place at Muttukaadu in chennai

Muttukaadu
Muttukaadu
Muttukaadu

Muttukaadu
Muttukaadu

Muttukaadu
This place is located on the way to the famous tourist place Mamallapuram. It offers people for a wide range of boating, wind surfing, rowing and so on.      

Valluvar Kottam in chennai

Valluvar Kottam 

Valluvar Kottam at T nagar
                                    Valluvar Kottam 

Valluvar Kottam 
Valluvar Kottam 
This place is dedicated to the Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar who is believed to be lived before 2000 years. His collection of poetry is called Thirukurral. All the poems of him have been inscribed on the bas-relief, in front of the corridor.

Ripon building in chennai

Ripon building
Ripon building in chennai
Ripon building

Ripon building in chennai
Ripon building

Ripon building
This building bears the name of the Ripon who once was the governor. This is located near Central Railway station. This place is supervised under Tamil Nadu government.

St. Thomas mount at chennai

St. Thomas mount

St. Thomas mount in chennai
St. Thomas mount

St. Thomas mount in chennai
St. Thomas mount
St. Thomas mount
It is here, the apostle named Thomas was martyred. This missionary came to India to spread the word of God. He spent most of the days on the mountain. It is near Guindy, Chennai. It is one of the significant shrines for Catholics.

Tourist place at mamallapuram

Mamallapuram


Mamallapuram
Five Rathas Mamallapuram

Mamallapuram
Rock Carvings Mamallapuram

Mamallapuram
Rock Mamallapuram


Mamallapuram                                
Mamallapuram is quite famous for its unique style of statues. All the credit goes to Pallavas kings (who reigned the kingdom in the period between 8-9 century.) They are the pillars behind these outstanding monuments. During summer foreigners would flock to the place. There sea that is near to the place adds more elegance and fetches more visitors every day.