The memorial, dedicated to famous the poet & saint Thiruvalluvar has been built in the shape of a temple chariot. Infact, legend has it that it is indeed a replica of the temple chariot in Thiruvarur. Apparently, there is a life size statue of the poet within...
The Tamil Nadu assembly was being held at the Fort St. George complex for the last 53 years. And then the Government changed and the new Government- the CM decided to create a new space for the assembly, which is this majestic huge building.. Alas, by the time...
Kamarajar, the Chief Minister, the man who spread the value of Education[inspite of being uneducated]. He introduced millions of people to books, and also brought in the mid day meal system to motivate children to go to school. He was also awarded the Bharat Ratna...
The MGR Memorial is a yet another memorial we find in the Marina Beach, Chennai. Today, it has become quiite the favorite among tourists….. M G Ramachandran [MGR] was a former actor & a politician from Tamil Nadu, MGR . The monument is quite lovely to...
Yet another famous landmark in Chennai,my home is The Napier Bridge. It is also known as the “Iron Bridge” . This bridge was constructed in honor of Lord Napier who was the Governor of Fort St. George , Madras Presidency. It was built in 1869 across the...
Me: What is the one place you want to go to when you come to Chennai/Madras? Cousin [over the phone from Delhi]- The Beach I rest my case!! When she was here, one morning we all rose early[5am] and drove down to the beach, not just any beach, but The Marina...
