Chennai - Wikipedia
WEBChennai (/ ˈtʃɛnaɪ / ⓘ; Tamil: [ˈt͡ɕenːaɪ̯], ISO: Ceṉṉai), formerly known as Madras, [b] is the capital city of Tamil Nadu, the southernmost state of India. It is the state's primate city and is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal.
Chennai | History, Population, Temples, Map, & Facts
WEB3 days ago · Chennai, formerly known as Madras, city and capital of Tamil Nadu state, southern India, located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. Known as the ‘Gateway to South India,’ Chennai is a major administrative and cultural center.
Chennai (Madras) travel - Lonely Planet | India, Asia
WEBIf you have time to explore Chennai (formerly Madras), this 284-sq-mi (400-sq-km) conglomerate of urban villages and diverse neighborhoods making up Tamil Nadu's capital will pleasantly surprise you. Its role is as keeper of South Indian artistic, religious and culinary traditions.
Chennai – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBChennai (Tamil: சென்னை Ceṉṉai), formerly Madras, is the capital of the Southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. With a population of 8.6 million (2011 census), Chennai's urbanised area is the most populous in Southern India …
Chennai (Madras), India: All You Must Know Before You Go (2024 ...
WEBChennai (Madras), India. The diverse population of Chennai (Madras) is reflected in its rich cultural scene. You’ll find serious theatre as well as the glitz and glamour of Kollywood. Chennai is also an important center for the Bharatanatyam, a local form of classical dance.
History of Chennai - Wikipedia
WEBChennai boasts a long history from the English East India Company, through the British rule to its evolution in the late 20th century as a services and manufacturing hub for India. Additionally, the pre-city area of Chennai has a long history within the records of …
Chennai | Capital City | Metropolis | Tamil Nadu Tourism
WEBReferred to as the cultural capital of the South, Chennai enthrals the visitors with its distinctive architecture, music, art, heritage, monuments and warm hospitality. So if you are looking to visit a destination that offers a multisensory tour experience, then Chennai is …
Chennai | Tourist Attractions & Places | Incredible India
WEBAncient temples, vibrant arts, natural wonders and a bustling culinary scene make Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the southern fringes of the country. Located on the Coromandel Coast, this …
Chennai - Wikitravel
WEBAug 8, 2024 · Chennai is the gateway to Southern India, and its culture is distinctly different from that of any other city in India. Tamil tradition and culture are indigenous to this region and are essentially the celebration of beauty, which …
Chennai District | Tamil Nadu Tourism
WEBChennai district is the smallest and the most densely populated district in Tamil Nadu. It lies on the northeastern corner of Tamil Nadu along the Coromandel coast and is bounded by the Bay of Bengal and is surrounded inland by the districts of Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram and Chengalpattu.