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Shore Temple
The shore temples at Mahabalipuram, a coastal village 50 km south of Madras, were built in the 7th century, during the reign of Rajasimha, and they depict the final flowering of Pallava art. These temples are refreshingly uncluttered, unlike later grandiose Dravidian architecture and they tower over the waves, behind a protective breakwater. The temple with its beautiful polygonal dome enshrines Lord Vishnu and Shiva. These beautiful temples, ravaged by wind and sea, were listed among the World Heritage sites, a few years ago and they are probably the most photographed monuments in India.
Written Aug 26, 2002
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visit kancheepuram. avoid the silk shops. the same stuff is available in chennai itself. visit the old temples. be warned, they close at 12:00 in the afternoon. there are 4 prominent temples in this small city. each has its own charming history and architecture. the journey from chennai to kancheepuram is around 2 hours by private taxi. the charge for an AC car for a day with chauffer is around 50$. a great bargain.
Written Aug 26, 2002
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Government Museum
Well worth visiting , the Government Museum is on Pantheon Road between Egmore and Anna Salai. The building originally belonged to a group of eminent British citizens, known as the Pantheon Committee, who were responsible for improving the social life of the British in Madras. The Main Building has a fine archaeological section representing all the major South Indian periods including Chola, Vijayanagar, Hoysala and Chalukya. It also houses a good ethnology collection. The bronze gallery has a superb collection of Chola art. One of the most impressive is the bronze of Ardhanariswara, the androgynous incarnation of Shiva. The museum complex is open 9.30 am to 5 pm; closed Friday and public holidays
Written Aug 25, 2002
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The SPENCER PLAZA
This is one of Chennai's finest & largest shopping mall and covers over a million square feet.
In this complex, leading names like food world, music world, health & glow, vummidiars, van heusen, proline, arrow, american express, allen solly besides a lot of retailers dealing with jewellery, domestic appliances, leather goods and handicrafts are housed. Other comforts like central air-conditioning, smooth-moving escalators to the first and second floors, glass capsule lifts to all the seven floors, well-lit atriums, info-desks are available. The shopping area spreads across ground, first and second floors. Office units are spread between fourth and seventh floors. An exclusive car park is located partially in the second floor, and fully in the third
Written Aug 25, 2002
Central Post-Office branch, Chennai
Written Dec 5, 2005
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Also known as Deepavali by locals is the festival of lights usually celebrated in Oct.- Nov. It generates an atmosphere of gaiety, friendliness and excitement.
Written Mar 2, 2005
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Written Feb 25, 2003
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Written Feb 25, 2003
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Written Aug 25, 2002
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