About Kapaleeswara Temple

The Kapaleeswara Temple of Chennai is one among the most visited temples in Tamil Nadu. Located in Kutchery Road of Mylapore in South Chennai, Kapaleeshwar Temple is considered as a fine example of Dravidian style of temple architecture.

Kapaleeswara Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, houses the shrines of Kapaleeswar (Shiva) and Karpagambal (Parvati). The gopuram of the temple is intricately carved and is about 37 metres high.

The main entrance of the temple is towards the east and the entrance is adorned with intricate carvings. There is also an old Punnai tree in the courtyard which is considered to be the oldest of its kind in the city of Chennai.

The present structure of Kapaleeswara Temple is about 300 years old as it was renovated in the 16th century by the Vijayanagara Kings. But the inner walls of the temple were kept intact, which is evident from the 11th century inscriptions found on these walls. Towards the flag mast, a shrine dedicated to Saint Gnanasambandar can be seen. The mandapams within the temple complex are elaborate in design.

The principal deity, Kapaleeswar, is in the form of a lingam, which is believed to be installed by Lord Brahma as a penance. Goddess Karpagambal or Parvathi is in the form of a peacock worshipping the idol of Lord Shiva.

The bronze statues of 63 Shaivate saints can also be seen in this temple, which are carried in procession during the Aruvathumoovar festival, held in March-April.

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About Vadapalani Murugan Temple

Vadapalani Andavar Temple is located in Vadapalani area in Chennai. Built around 125 years ago, it is dedicated to Lord Muruga and is one of the most frequented temples of the city. 

Annaswami Nayakar, a devotee of Muruga was the founder of the temple. The idol here resembles the original Palani Muruga. The major parts of this temple are its sannidhis like the Varasiddhi Vinayaka, Chokkanathar, Meenakshi Amman, Kaali, Bhairava and Shanmuga. 

The temple is open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tourists, devotees as well as families visit the temple . It is also the preferred venue for marriage and more than 7000 couples get married here every year. 
The temple is easily accessible from all parts of Chennai by means of local transport like bus, auto or rickshaw. The best time to visit the temple is from November to March, when the climate would be pleasant.

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About Broken Bridge

Broken bridge of Chennai is a bridge leading to nowhere. Actually a bridge constructed at the mouth of River Adayar in 1967 had partially collapsed in 1977 due to bad weather. The bridge was never repaired and the remains stand as a tourist attraction. 
Now the broken bridge is a bachelor hangout. The sunset view from the bridge is so beautiful that a lot of locals and tourists gather on the bridge in the late evenings. After sunset the location is considered to be unsafe because of the lack of proper lighting. The bridge is used by joggers and bird watchers also. The broken bridge also used to be a shooting location for films. The river mouth has lost its charm recently due to pollution. 
Besant Nagar Beach, Marina beach, Regional Train Museum, Lady of our Lourdes church, Government Museum, Egmore Museum and National Art Gallery, are some of the other important tourist attractions near the broken bridge. 
Broken bridge is easily accessible by buses as the Besant Nagar bus terminal is located near to it.

Since summer is hot and humid in Chennai, the best time to visit the place is during the months of November to March. 

About Ashtalakshmi Temple

Ashta Lakshmi Temple is one of the famous temples in Chennai. The Ashta Lakshmi Temple of Chennai, situated towards the southern end of Elliot’s Beach, is one of the two Ashta Lakshmi temples in India, the other being in Hyderabad.

The Ashta Lakshmi Temple of Chennai, built in 1976, is dedicated to eight forms of Sri Lakshmi who are the symbols of power, wealth and health. The eight manifestations of Goddess Lakshmi are Santaana Lakshmi, Gaja Lakshmi, Dhana Lakshmi, Dhaanya Lakshmi, Vijaya Lakshmi, Dhairya Lakshmi, Adi Lakshmi and Vidya Lakshmi.

There are also minor shrines dedicated to Lord Guruvayurappan, Lord Ganapathi and Lord Hanuman within the chief temple complex.

The architecture of the temple exhibits a blend of ancient Dravidian and contemporary style of temple architecture. The temple has five inner rows, which have elaborate stone carvings. The eight shrines dedicated to Ashta Lakshmi can be found scattered within these five tiers along with minor deities.

Navratri, Deepavali and Pongal are the main festivals held at Ashta Lakshmi Temple during which devotees offer special prayers.

About Shirdi Sai Baba Temple

Shirdi Sai Baba temple is located at Mylapore in Chennai. This temple was constructed to honour the memory of the much venerated saint; Sai Baba of Shirdi who has devotes all over the world and is known to have performed many miracles. The unique attraction of the Sai Baba temple of Chennai is that it still holds aflame a part of the flame (jyothi) in Shirdi that was lit by the Saint himself. 

People come here to attend the Agni Pooja, a special pooja which is performed on every Sundays. Thursdays are considered auspicious for a visit and a huge number of devotees come here to pay their respects to Baba. 

The temple is administered by All India Sai Baba Samaj. It is located at the Venkatesa Agraharam in Mylapore and is open every day from 8 am to 12 pm in the morning and 4 pm to 9 am in the evening. The temple allows people from all walks of life irrespective of their religion. The large hall inside the temple is suitable for meditation as well. 

The temple is easily accessible from all parts of Chennai by means of local transport like bus, autos and taxis.

About Parthasarathy Temple

The Parthasarathy Temple of Chennai is an ancient temple built in the Dravidian style of architecture. Located in the heart of the city on Peter's Road, Parthasarathy Temple was built in the 8th century by Kings of the Pallava dynasty.

Later it was reformed by Vijayanagara Kings in the 11th century. The principal deity of Parthasarathy Temple is Lord Krishna, who was the charioteer (sarathy) of Arjuna (Partha).

The coloured gopuram is one of the exquisite features of Parthasarathy Temple. The main shrine is dedicated to Lord Krishna, who is in a standing posture facing east, along with Rukmini, Balaraman, Satyaki, Anirudha and Pradyumna.

There are other shrines dedicated to various incarnations of Lord Vishnu among which the famous ones are of Lord Rama and Lord Narasimha. There is also a shrine dedicated to Lord Ranganathar who is in a lean-back posture with a separate sanctum for his consort Vedavalli.

Bhrammotsavam (Chittirai), Vaikuntha Ekadasi (Margazhi) and the float festival (February - March) are the important festivals held in Parthasarthy Temple during which pilgrims gather to offer special prayers.

Queens Land

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visited this amusement park with my family on sunday of this month. And it is located just in the city with buses facility from every corner of the city. And the "entrance ticket is somewhat not more" but worth the ticket for the "good maintenance of the park with wonderful rides". And its just 100/- each. The favourite of rides to me are "Centrox ride, himalayan rides, toy train, boat rides and go kart and so on. "The ride tickets are not so much. And the "best part of the park is the swimming pool with water skating of continues auto generated waves". Overall great riding experience and must visit place and kid loving place in Chennai.

About MGM Dizzee World

On the East Coast Road, about 45 km from Chennai, is a huge amusement and entertainment park- MGM Dizzee World. With innumerable slides, rides and exciting Arrow Loop Roller Coaster, Dashing Boat and 110 feet Dizee Shake, it is a complete fun package for all ages. A beautiful luxury resort is part of the complex with a private beach.

Arignar Anna Zoological Park

Arignar Anna Zoological Park is situated at Vandalur, which is about 35 km from the city of Chennai. Arignar Anna Zoological Park originated within Chennai city near Park Town in the year 1855. But due to expansion, it was moved out of the city in 1877.

In 1979, the zoo was shifted to Vandalur Reserve Forest which gave it the name ‘Vandalur Zoo’. Vandalur Zoo was renamed as Arignar Anna Zoological Park after the famous Tamil politician, Arignar Anna.

Arignar Anna Zoological Park, which was opened to the public in 1985, is considered among the largest zoos in South Asia. The zoo is home to more than 170 species of mammals, birds and reptiles.

Some of the species spotted in the zoo are barking deer, sambar, blackbuck, nilgai, Nilgiri langur, lion-tailed macaque, babboon, llama, otter, tiger, jaguar, star tortoises, etc.

Lion Safari Park and Deer Safari Park are the other major attractions of this zoo where the animals can be seen in their natural habitat. Elephant Safari is also very popular. Nocturnal Section, Reptile Section, aquarium and library are the other features of Arignar Anna Zoological Park.

Guindy Snake Park

Guindy Snake Park is located nearby Guindy National Park at Adyar, in the suburbs of Chennai. The Park is home to as well as a breeding center for diverse species of snakes, lizards, crocodiles and turtles. It has more than 30 species of Indian snakes like King Cobra, Indian Rock Python, Reticulated Python, Adders, Vipers, etc.

It was Romulus Whitaker who founded the Snake Park in 1972 to conserve the endangered species of snakes found in the Indian sub-continent. Guindy Snake Park, which was recognized as a Medium Zoo in the year 1995, is maintained by the Madras Snake Park Trust.

VGP Golden Beach, Chennai

VGP Golden Beach is a beach attached to the VGP Universal Kingdom situated on East Coast Road. 
This beach lies adjacent to the amusement park and is one of the safest and cleanest beaches making it one of the most preferred beaches in Chennai. VGP Golden Beach is one of the sought after locations for film shootings as well. VGP Golden Beach is also the perfect place for morning walks, swims, and the best place where you can spend quality time with your loved ones.
One can also visit the theme park at VGP Golden Beach. It has several fun and adventure rides for both children and adults, making this a preferred destination for the whole family. Some of the main attractions are the VGP 2000 millennium tower, paneer fort and the statue man, other than the water-based rides and adventure rides. 
Open all on days from 11 am to 8 pm, the entry ticket for adults and children are INR 150 and INR 100, respectively
The best time to visit VGP Golden Beach is during the months of October and February when the weather is pleasant.
As this spectacular beach is close to the city, auto rickshaws and buses are readily available.

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About Elliott Beach

Elliott Beach, located towards the South of Marina Beach is a calm place and is considered one among the cleanest beaches in Tamil Nadu. Known also as ‘Bessei’ among the natives, Elliott Beach is ideal for relaxing and lazing around.Elliott Beach can be easily reached by walking down from the southern end of Marina Beach. The spot where River Adyar meets the Bay of Bengal is towards the northern side of Elliott Beach, which is mostly visited by bird watchers. Pond Herons and flamingos can be spotted here. In the southern end of Elliott Beach are located the Ashta Lakshmi Temple and Velanganni Church, which are famous religious destinations in Tamil Nadu. There is also a Ganesh Temple at the southern end of this beach. The Schmidt Memorial is yet another attraction of Elliott Beach which was built in memory of a Dutch sailor, Karl Schmidt.

Besant Nagar Beach, Chennai

Besant Nagar Beach also known as Elliot's Beach or 'Bessie' is a picnic spot located in Chennai. Besant Nagar a residential area is named after the famous lady theosophist Annie Besant and Besant Nagar Beach is the end point of the Marina beach shore. 

A favourite spot for families and tourists alike, this beach is used by elders for morning and evening strolls and by children for various playtime activities as it is not as crowded as Marina beach. As there is no water-sports activities offered in this beach, it is an ideal spot for spending quality time with family and friends. 
The other attraction located close by includes The Theosophical Society of India, Church of Velankanni, Ashtalakshmi Temple and the dance school 'Kalakshetra'. 
The main attraction of the beach is 'Karl Schmidt Memorial', built in memory of a Dutch sailor who lost his life while saving the life of a drowning swimmer in the beach. This is a preferred hangout by youngsters. There are many eat-outs close to the beach serving varieties of food from different parts of the country and the world. 
As the Besant Nagar bus terminal is close by, the beach is easily reachable by bus.