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Sunday, September 14, 2008

About Madras

About Madras

Madras, now known as Chennai, is a city on the east coast of southern India. Situated on the shores of the Bay of Bengal, this capital of the state of Tamil Nadu is India's fourth largest metropolitan city and one of the 35 largest metropolitan areas in the world.Its name was officially changed to Chennai in 1996, but the older name Madras is still widely used. The city is a large commercial and industrial centre in India, and is known for its cultural heritage.

The East India Company developed Chennai as one of the major trading centers in India. Chennai has a blend of Dravidian and Gothic architecture in its buildings. The city might have grown but it has never lost its traditional grace and charm. With a population of over 6 million people, Chennai is a vibrant city ever growing, expanding and changing every year.


Music, dance and all other art forms of the South are cherished and attract sizeable patronage. Chennai is the epitome of tradition, culture and life-style of Southern India. But like the rest of India, Chennai has over the years, developed its share of urban style and modernity.

Accommodation and transportation are cheap and efficient. As far as religion is concerned, history has certainly left its mark on this city, which is believed to have been the place of St. Thomas, in the outskirt of the city. There are a number of churches in Chennai that are connected with the life and times of this apostle. There are also several ancient temples around Chennai, and, within the city itself are two magnificent temples - a temple in Triplicane and another in Mylapore. Visit the 4.5 km long Golden Marina beach, one of the longest beaches in the world.

City Information
NameChennai
Population55,859 (1991 Census)
Area130 Sq.Kms.
Language SpokenTamil, Hindi, English

Seasons
SeasonPeriodMax. TemperatureMin. Temperature
WinterDec - Feb30°C21°C
SummerMay - Aug38°C25°C
MonsoonSep - Nov34°C22°C
Weather (Temperature in Degree Centigrade)

Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Max.

31

31

35

35

38

38

38

38

34

34

34

31

Min.

21

21

23

23

25

25

25

25

22

22

22

21


Places of Tourist Interest
PlaceDistanceAccesibility
Tirupathi158 Kms.Rail / Road
Mahabalipuram58 Kms.Road
Pondichery163 Kms.Road
Tiruvannamalai185 Kms.Road
Kanchipuram76 Kms.Rail / Road
Marina Beach17 Kms.Rail / Road
Crocodile Park25 Kms.Road
Rameswaram569 Kms.Air / Rail / Road uptoMadurai & Rail / Road
Vedanthangal85 Kms.Road

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