About Chennai

The south and west of Chennai are primarily residential and are rapidly transforming into commercial hubs with numerous upcoming firms and call centres. Chennai's expansion in the south and west is accelerating, establishing the city as a key growth area. Renowned as the musical and cultural capital of India, Chennai is home to numerous art galleries and music schools. Kalakshetra, one of the best dance schools in India, is among the city's esteemed cultural institutions.

It is a major trade centre, well linked by road, rail, and air to important cities, besides being a seaport.

Climate:

The temperature during the summer (March to June) is around 40 degrees and the minimum in the winter (June to September) is 27 degrees.

Rivers Cooum and Adayar two rivers that are almost stagnant and do not carry water except during rainy seasons.

Festivals:

Chennai is renowned for its colourful festivals that capture the essence of the local customs and culture. Among the major festivals observed in Chennai are:

Natyanjali Festival :

Behold the majestic statue of Lord Nataraja, the Cosmic Dancer in Chidambaram, near Chennai. Every year, on the eve of Natyanjali, a momentous tribute is paid to Nataraja. This evening lasts for five long days in February.

Dance and Music Festival :

Dancers and singers from all over India participate in this ‘Margazhi Festival of Dance and Music' to exhibit their talents and to hail their traditional art. This festival falls in the month of mid-December. It is a feast for our eyes and ears to see and listen to the artists’ excellent performances on stage.

Travel and Tour Festival :

Every year, the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation conducts a tour fair on Island Ground to promote tourism interests among people. In this festival, many tour packages and special honeymoon packages are given with special offers.

Pongal Festival :

Pongal is a kind of Thanksgiving festival to the Sun God for his blessings upon the farmers and their crops, and it's celebrated in January. It is a three-day eve, and one of the days is spent in reverence for the cows and bulls that have helped the farmers.

Other Festivals :

There are still more minor festivals celebrated in Chennai, and some of them are Mamallapuram Dance festival, Arubathimoovar, Mahamaham, Velankanni Church Feast, Kanthuri, Chithirai, and Navratri.

Places to Visit :

• Kapaleeswarar Temple : Chennai's renowned and cherished Kapaleeswarar temple is the chief landmark of Mylapore. The prime deity is Lord Shiva in the form of a lingam. This temple is mostly buzzed with devotees on Mondays and Fridays. The dazzling 12-day celebration of Brahmotsavam in March is a splendorous sight to witness.
• Snake Park : Snake Park at Guindy will surely, cast a chill down your spine. This eerie park has a wide range of snakes and reptiles. There is also a session where they show a practical demonstration of venom extraction.
• Marina Beach : Marina is the world's second-largest beach. The pleasant promenades running along the sugar-white sands of the beach add a feather to Marina. A peaceful stroll on the old promenade, popularly known as “Cupid's Bow", will take you to the seventh heaven. Its never-ending shores draw a million people to marvel at the swarm of people spending their time on the lap of the Marina.
• Cholamandal Artist: This is the largest artist commune in India. This village was erected by the artists without any financial help from the government. This archive has a collection of intricate paintings, meticulously done sculptures and beautifully adorned artworks. Don't miss an opportunity to visit this place.
• The Anna Centenary Library: is an apt place for bookworms. This enormous library takes pride in being one of the largest libraries in Asia. Behold the nine-story modern building, which houses about 500,000 books and piles of magazines, across the world.

Other Near by Places : Besant Nagar Beach, Santhome Beach, Vandalur Zoo, Bharathiyar Illam, and Valluvar Kottam are a few different places to visit.

Travel Mode:

• Bus : National highways connect major cities with, which has a well-developed road network.
• Train : There are two railway terminals: Chennai Central, which is meant only for intra-state trains, and Chennai Egmore, which deals with inter-state destinations
• Airport : The nearest airport is the Chennai International Airport, and you can take different forms of transportation or hire a taxi from the airport to explore the city.