The Chennai

  The  Chennai  City




Chennai (Tamil: ) (formerly Madras) Located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, it is one of the largest cultural, economic and educational centers of South India.



The first official use of the name Chennai was on 8 August 1639, before Francis Day of the East India Company, the Sennekesu  Perumal temple was built in 1646. In 1996, the Government of Tamil Nadu officially changed the name from Madras to Chennai. At that time the name had changed in many Indian cities.





Why is Chennai famous?

Chennai is famous for its tradition and culture

What language is spoken in Chennai?

Population (2011): • Density : 89,46,732 21,000/km

Name of Subdivisions: Taluka

Number of Subdivisions: 28

Main language(s): Tamil


Chennai is the best city in India?

While it boasts of a booming economy and a rich culture of music and art, the city is also home to some of India's oldest artistic traditions. Chennai is also home to neighborhoods that predate colonial history by more than 1500 years.


Which sea is near Chennai?


Marina Beach is a beach in the Chennai metropolis of South India. This beach is one of the longest beach in the world. It is counted among the largest beaches in India and second in the world. Marina Beach is a natural beach in Chennai, Tamil Nadu along the Bay of Bengal, India.

Which is the most famous temple in Chennai

Kandakotam Temple is one of the most popular temples of Chennai which remains an important faith center for the local people. The Kandakotam Temple in George Town is dedicated to Lord Murugan, the son of Parvati. This temple is also considered to be one of the oldest temples in Chennai, which was constructed in the 1670s.


Kapaleeswarar Temple, Chennai

Kapaleeswarar Temple is located in Malayapur, a suburb of Chennai. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Parvati. Here Parvati is worshiped in the form of Karpagambal.




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