Malles Manotaa

Cricket

by tinedion

Cricket is a bat-and-ball sport contested by two teams, usually of eleven players each, It is the most popular sport in Chennai.

The bowler, a player from the fielding team, bowls a hard, fist-sized cricket ball from the vicinity of one wicket towards the other. The ball usually bounces once before reaching the batsman, a player from the opposing team. In defence of the wicket, the batsman plays the ball with a wooden cricket bat. Meanwhile, the other members of the bowler's team stand in various positions around the field as fielders, players who retrieve the ball in an effort to stop the batsman scoring runs, and if possible to get him or her out. You'll use only the Cricket Ball and the Cricket Bat. And a helmet to protect your head.

Don't trust Skinny Chefs

by bradbeaman about Sparkys Diner

You have got to go to this place! It is an all American restaurant in Chennai. The interior decorations are worth the trip themselves and on top of that the food is fantastic. Try the chicken lasagna.

Mahabalipuram

by gole

Mahabalipuram is one of history's intriguing enigmas. The ancient Mamallapuram, as Mahabalipuram was formerly known, was flourishing port town of the Pallava rulers of south India who chiseled in stone a fabulous "open-air museum" of sculpture under the vault of a burning sky.
Experts say that there were seven pagodas or temples on the shores of Mahabalipuram. All but one were pillaged by the rapacious sea, though there is little underwater evidence to substantiate their existence.
Most of the temples and rock carvings of this place were built during the reigns of Narsinha Varman I (AD 630-668) and Narsinha Varman II (AD 700-728). Though the initial kings of Pallava dynasty were followers of Jainism, the conversion of Mahendra Varman (AD 600-630) to Shaivism led most of the monuments to be related with Shiva or Vishnu

night at Chennai

by yeshwaran

"amazing chennai"

Madras, now known as Chennai, is a city on the east coast of southern India. Situated on the shores of the Bay of Bengal, this capital of the state of Tamil Nadu is India's fourth largest metropolitan city and one of the 35 largest metropolitan areas in the world.Its name was officially changed to Chennai in 1996, but the older name Madras is still widely used. The city is a large commercial and industrial centre in India, and is known for its cultural heritage.

The East India Company developed Chennai as one of the major trading centers in India. Chennai has a blend of Dravidian and Gothic architecture in its buildings. The city might have grown but it has never lost its traditional grace and charm. With a population of over 6 million people, Chennai is a vibrant city ever growing, expanding and changing every year.



Music, dance and all other art forms of the South are cherished and attract sizeable patronage. Chennai is the epitome of tradition, culture and life-style of Southern India. But like the rest of India, Chennai has over the years, developed its share of urban style and modernity.



Accommodation and transportation are cheap and efficient. As far as religion is concerned, history has certainly left its mark on this city, which is believed to have been the place of St. Thomas, in the outskirt of the city. There are a number of churches in Chennai that are connected with the life and times of this apostle. There are also several ancient temples around Chennai, and, within the city itself are two magnificent temples - a temple in Triplicane and another in Mylapore. Visit the 4.5 km long Golden Marina beach, one of the longest beaches in the world.

CHENNAI-2

by goutammitra

THIS PARK WAS CREATED TO CREATE AWARENESS AMONG THE ORDINARY PEOPLE ABOUT SNAKE AND ITS' UTILITY TO THE SOCIETY. MANY INDIANS WORSHIP SNAKE AS THERE ARE A LOT MYTHS ASSOCIATED WITH SNAKE. POPULARISED BY THE MOVIES ( TO ENCASH THE COMMONER'S BELIEFS) AND THE FOLK TALES.

THE CITY OF CHENNAI ALSO HAS A CROCODILE BANK.

MY DAUGHTER IS A REAL ANIMAL LOVER. SHE MADE THIS STRAY DOG HER FRIEND IN A FEW SECONDS.

I FOUND THIS CITY IS FULL OF SHOPPING PLAZAS. IT HAS MORE SHOPPING CENTRES THAN BOMBAY AND DELHI. SOUTH INDIANS ARE VERY FOND OF BUYING SILK, GOLD & DIAMOND JEWELERY.