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Chennai (/ ˈ tʃ ɛ n aɪ / ⓘ; Tamil: [ˈt͡ɕenːaɪ̯], ISO: Ceṉṉai), formerly known as Madras, [b] is the capital city of Tamil Nadu, the southernmost state of India. It is the state's primate city and is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal .
2 days ago · Chennai, formerly known as Madras, city and capital of Tamil Nadu state, southern India, located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. Known as the ‘Gateway to South India,’ Chennai is a major administrative and cultural center. Learn more about the history and characteristics of Chennai in this article.
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Learn about Chennai (formerly Madras), the capital of Tamil Nadu and a cultural hub of South India. Find attractions, day trips, free things to do, and more in this comprehensive guide.
Chennai is a bustling metropolis with a rich history, culture and heritage. Explore its scenic spots, beaches, temples, museums and more with Tamil Nadu Tourism.
- Visit the 2nd longest beach in the world - Marina Beach. Marina Beach is a natural urban beach in Chennai, along the Bay of Bengal. The beach runs for a distance of 6.5 km (4 mi) thus making it the longest natural urban beach in the country and the second longest urban beach in the world.
- Visit the church at st. thomas mount. St. Thomas Mount is a small hillock near the airport in Chennai. St. Thomas the Apostle is believed to have been martyred at this place, a shrine dedicated to Mother Mary was built in 1523 on top of the mount.
- Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary. Vedanthangal in Tamil literally means ‘hamlet of the hunter’. This is a protected area near Kanchipuram district in Tamil Nadu.
- Watch First Day First Show (FDFS) of a blockbuster movie at Satyam Theatre. Chennai or Madras is famous for its film industry, popularly referred to as Kollywood.
Chennai (Tamil: சென்னை Ceṉṉai), formerly Madras, is the capital of the Southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.With a population of 8.6 million (2011 census), Chennai's urbanised area is the most populous in Southern India and the fourth most populous in India.
2 days ago · Tamil Nadu, state of India, located in the extreme south of the country. It represents the Tamil-speaking area of what was formerly the Madras Presidency of British India. The capital is Chennai, in the northeastern portion of the state. While it has an industrial core in Chennai, the state is essentially agricultural.
