Beaches
Tamil Nadu is known especially for its blue beaches
and sunny skies. Some of south India's spectacular beaches
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7DX Theatre
The 7DX Theatre located near Mahabalipuram bus stand
screens India's first and only historical 7DX movie, Pallava Dynasty - A time travel..
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VGP Snow Kingdom
Hot. Humid. Summer, 12 months of the year! These are
some of the words you may associate with Chennai. But VGP Snow Kingdom, a snow leisure
family entertainment centre..
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Ekambareswarar Temple : It is
one of the Panchabootha Sthalam [five elements of Nature]
representing Prithivi [Earth]. Ekam
= one, Amaram: Mango tree means Singe Mango Tree
. The Single Mango Tree in the outer court is revered
as most sacred and it is believed, if worshipped by childless couple, will
be blessed with a child. Hence Lord Siva is called as Ekambareswarar.
It has almost 60 m tall Tower that is visible even from
the highway while entering the city. Legend says : Goddess Parvathi
lost her sight while playing a prank on the Lord Siva. Realising the mistake, Parvati
undertook the penance to get relieved from the sin. Brahmotsavam
along with Thaipoosam [Jan-Feb] and Mahasivarathiri
[Feb-Mar] are the important festivals of this temple.
Kamakshi Temple : It is a 12th Century
temple in the heart of the town. “Ka” means Goddess Saraswati
(God of Education), “Ma” means Goddess Lakshmi
(God of Wealth), “Akshi” means Eye. The name in full refers
Kamakshi with Goddess Saraswati
and Goddess Lakshmi as her both eyes. It is an important
Sakthi Sthalam called as the “Nabisthana Ottiyana Peetam”.
10 day Brahmotsavam and Navrathri and also
Full moon Day Puja celebrations are the important festivals
of Kamakshi Amman Temple. Golden Car Procession of the
Goddess within the temple complex takes place on certain days of the month.
Masjids : There are two important Mosques. 1]
It was built by the Carnatic Nawabs almost over 300 years
ago is called as the Jama Masjid with rich blend of architecture
and heritage. One of the 108 Sivalingams in the town is located inside the mosque.
This show cases another level of multi-ethnic values which the country boasts of
with a lot of pride. There is another Mosque near the
Vaikunta Perumal Temple.
Both the Mosque and Temple share the same tank true to the spirit of
religious tolerance that India is renowned for. Muslims share and take part in the
annual Varadaraja Swami Temple Brahmotsavam festival too.
Christ Church : A Briton named Mclean built this
church in 1921. The brick structure was typically Scottish with arches
and pillars.
Kanchi Mutt : It is called as Kanchi
Kamakoti Peetam established by Adi Sankara himself as Moolamnaya Sarvagnja
Peetam. Kanchi Mahaswami Sri Chandrasekarendhra Saraswathy Swamigal the
68th pontiff of this Mutt lived for 100 years and his Brindavnam is located inside
the Mutt’s premises. Sree Jayendra Saraswati Swamigal, and Sankara Vijayendra Swamigal
are the 69th and 70th pontiffs of this mutt respectively. Apart from Religious activities,
MUTT concentrates on Society Development, Education and Medical
Establishments. Sri Chandrasekarendhra Saraswathy Viswamaha Vidyalaya
with Deemed University Status is a modern center for learning and
research located at Enathur village, just 5 kms from Kanchipuram town.
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Tamil Nadu History
The history of Tamizhagam goes back about 5000 years...
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Festivals
Tamil Nadu is a land of many festivals. January marks
the beginning of the festival season in the state.
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Isha Yoga Center
Thirty three kilometers from the hustle and bustle of
Coimbatore rise the Vellaiyangiri Hills, located at an altitude of 6000 feet.
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Private Hotels
List of Private hotels in Kancheepuram.
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