Our Chennai

Chennai is located on the Coromandel Coast of Tamil Nadu. Chennai is the largest city of Tamil Nadu. The oldest city corporation in India is the Greater Chennai Corporation. It is also the world's second oldest city corporation after London. Chennai is a culture-rich city with carnatic music, delicious food, serene beaches and popular temples. It is one of the most preferred tourist destinations in India. The city never fails to mesmerise its visitors as it offers a unique experience.

Chennai is also known for the classical Indian dance, the Bharatanatyam, which is also the official dance of Tamil Nadu. An important cultural centre for Bharatanatyam is Kalakshetra (Sanskrit for "place of the arts"), located on the beach in the south of the city.

Chennai's historic Mylapore neighborhood is often referred to as the soul of the city. One of the oldest residential parts of the city, predominantly inhabited by Brahmins, it's full of culture. There you'll find Chennai's most impressive temple, the 17th-century Kapaleeshwarar Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Dakshinachitra, or a "picture of the south", is a living history museum in Chennai. In total, this museum has 18 houses that depict the art, architecture, culture, craft and lifestyle of South India. Here you will find artefacts from all the states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh/Telangana and Karnataka.

Chennai is popularly known for its rich and diverse culture. A highlight for this is Mylapore, which is the cultural hub of city, decorated with stunning monuments that go back 1500 years. Not only can you explore architectural marvels, you can also enjoy local delicacies and go shopping here.

If you like Carnatic dance and music, the Madras Music Academy is one of the earliest established music academies in South India and is at the heart of the scene in Chennai. A year-round program of events, recitals, and concerts is held in its grand auditorium on TT Krishnamachari Road in Gopalapuram near Mylapore.

Kalakshetra Foundation sprawls over 100 acres of verdant land on Kalakshetra Road in Thiruvanmiyur, near the sea in southern Chennai. This esteemed cultural academy is dedicated to the preservation and teaching of Indian art forms, and is a wonderful place to visit if you want to experience the arts of South India. It focuses on Bharatanatyam classical dance, Carnatic classical music, the visual arts, traditional crafts and textile design, history and philosophy.

Koyambedu Wholesale Market Complex is another fascinating local attraction for early risers. The massive market complex was inaugurated in 1996 and is spread over 295 acres west of the city center near Anna Nagar. It houses about 1,000 wholesale shops and 2,000 retail shops.