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This winter fulfill your religious pursuits in Chennai
Posted: Nov 05, 2015
A city where tradition and modernity mingle joyously in the lap of rich culture and heritage - Chennai welcomes you to one of the most sophisticated metropolitans of India. The city offers a varied range of tourist destination. The article is based on three famous temples of the city.
It is situated in the Southern part of the country and have all the necessary ingredients to be famous. Great streets, wonderful sightseeing places, good commerce and excellent connectivity and many more. Located in the Coromandel coast, Chennai offers a clear picture of its cultural heritages from the past and the modern lifestyle. It is a great place to nurture the South Indian art and culture. The city beholds some remarkable ancient landmarks like temples and churches.
This very lively South Indian state is an ideal place to enjoy a mix vacation with your family and friend. Be it a historical, religious or a little beach vacation, Chennai has the capability to fulfill your almost all your desires. With the development and touch of modernization, the restaurants, malls and hotels in Chennai with price have also increased to accommodate the dwellers and the visitors.
Talking about a religious and spiritual journey, no other cities offer it like Chennai. There are many temples in the city. A good number of devotees throng here almost every day. Frequented by people from around the city and other states, Chennai's temple are well-maintained and most of them even take care of the devotees.
Here is the list of 3 temples in Chennai City which you must add on your first trip to Chennai.
- Nanganallur Hanuman Temple: Located in Palavanthangal, you can take a train from Chennai railway station or go by car or cab from Chennai. It is just 17 km away from Chennai station by road. A 32 feet Hanuman dominate the area. The idol is carved out from a single granite stone and the temple also houses some other small deities. Nanganallur is often called as the "Temple town of Chennai". Other frequently visited temples of areas are Raghavendra Mutt and Ayyanppan temple. You can visit any day of a week, however, the weekends are less crowded and it offers an easy worship and darshan of Sri Hanuman Ji.
- Adyar Ananthapadmanabha Temple: Gandhi Nagar, Adyar is the address of Adyar Ananthapadmanabha Temple. The vibrant and colourful structure of the temple offers a positive vibe to the onlookers. The temple is dedicated to the Lord Vishnu and he is in a sleeping posture with a lotus progressing from his belly, there sit Lord Brahma. The temple is built in Malayali style and it is inspired by the temple of Thiruvananthapuram. The Lord here is surrounded by thousands of diyas. The serenity and the peace inside the temple make it a perfect place for meditation.
- Mylapore Kabaleeshwarar Temple: Mylapore is well-connected and it is the cultural hub. With different enchanting pieces of arts and culture, Mylapore also houses an ancient Kabaleeshwarar temple. It is among the oldest residential area of the city. It is just 9 km from the main city. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The mythology says that Lord Brahma created this temple well the history reveals that the temple was constructed by Tuluva dynasty. The structure of the temple attracts many researchers too. The huge complex fulfills the pursuit of all the devotees. Ramakrishna Math is another attraction of the place.
Even if you are planning for a temple journey, you can make it a luxury and memorable too. There are a large number of 5 star hotels in Chennai spread across the city. So, pick Chennai for your next big and lively trip and enjoy.
Sandeep is an experienced travel consultant, who enjoys travelling and loves to write about the destinations he has been to and shares his experience. He also writes about travel tips, world's best holiday destinations, best hotels in a destination,