Chennai - Cultural Capital of India is recognized for its unchanged age old traditions and rich heritage. Chennai, earlier known as Madras is referred as the "Gateway to South India. Located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal the city is the biggest industrial, commercial center, and a major cultural, economic and educational center in South India.
The name Chennai is a shortened form of Chennaipattanam, the name of the town that grew around Fort St. George, which was built by the English in 1639. Chennapattanam was named after the Chenna Kesava Perumal Temple; the word chenni in Tamil means face, and the temple was regarded as the face of the city.
Chennai is a perfect amalgam of traditions and modernity. The city is an important centre for Karnatic music and hosts a large cultural event, the annual Madras Music Season, which includes performances by hundreds of artists. The city has a diverse theatre scene and is one of the important centers for Bharata Natyam, a classical dance form.
Chennai encompasses handsomely carved temples, quiet beaches, colonial monuments historic landmarks and buildings. Tourism of the city offers umpteen interesting locations to visitors. The neighboring town of Mahabalipuram with its ancient temples and rock carvings of the 7th century is one of the most important tourist attractions of Chennai.
STATE : TAMIL NADU
LOCATION : Chennai formerly known as Madras is the capital of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu is located on the coromandel coast of the Bay of Bengal.
LANGUAGE : Tamil, English and Hindi.
WHEN TO VISIT : The weather in Chennai remains hot and humid throughout the year. The best time to visit the city is from November to March.
CLOTHING : Cotton in summer and light woolen in night of winters.
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Chennai is connected by good motorable roads to all major places. There are excellent bus services provided by State Road Transport Corporation, connecting Chennai to other nearby cities.
Chennai Central and Egmore Station are well connecting Chennai to major parts of the country. From the railway station you can get a taxi to reach your desire destination in the city.
The two terminals of Chennai International Airport, Anna International Terminal and Kamaraj Domestic Terminal are located at Tirisulam, about 20 kms from the city center. From the airport, you can get a taxi to reach your desire destination in the city.
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