Chennai India Madras - History Culture Art Tamil Nadu South Travel Guide

Description: Free eBay listing template designed by dewiso.com Chennai Not Madras - History Culture Art Tamil Nadu South India Travel Guide Large hardcover (about 9" x 12) with dust jacket, 148, 2006. Tight and square binding. Clean pages with no readily visible underlining or writing.I combine shipping. I have been selling books, coins, sports cards and other collectibles for more than 20 years.All items securely packed.Please note: If ordering internationally please request a more accurate weight for your package. Contact me any time... We can be contacted at any time through eBay messages if you have any questions, comments or product requests. We will respond to you within 24 hours and do our best to help you out! We encourage our customers to contact us with any questions or concerns! We'd like to be sure you are completely satisfied with your purchase. Some more details... Edited by A.R. Venkatachalapathy; photographs by Ramu Aravindan; contributions by Ramu Aravindan, Pu Edited by A.R. Venkatachalapathy; photographs by Ramu Aravindan; contributions by Ramu Aravindan, Pusha Arabindoo, Stephen Hughes, A. Srivathsan, Indra, A.V. Ilango, sundara Ramaswamy, Prapanjan, Ashokamitran and Blake Wentworth. Here’s a detailed list covering places, neighborhoods, historical sites, events, buildings, nature spots, palaces, and notable people associated with Chennai (formerly Madras), India: Neighborhoods1. Mylapore: Known for Kapaleeshwarar Temple and traditional culture.2. T. Nagar (Thyagaraya Nagar): A hub for shopping, especially silk sarees.3. George Town: The historic core of colonial Madras.4. Adyar: A serene residential area and home to the Theosophical Society.5. Besant Nagar: A seaside neighborhood, famous for Elliot’s Beach.6. Anna Nagar: A modern and planned residential area.7. Velachery: A rapidly developing IT hub and residential locality.8. Nungambakkam: Known for cultural centers and luxury living.9. Guindy: Home to a national park and major government offices.10. Royapettah: Features Express Avenue mall and historical significance. Historical Sites and Buildings1. Fort St. George: The first English fortress in India.2. San Thome Basilica: A historic church built over St. Thomas's tomb.3. Kapaleeshwarar Temple: A 7th-century Dravidian-style Hindu temple.4. Valluvar Kottam: A monument dedicated to the Tamil poet-saint Thiruvalluvar.5. Ripon Building: A colonial-era administrative structure.6. Madras High Court: A fine example of Indo-Saracenic architecture.7. Government Museum, Egmore: The second oldest museum in India.8. Royapuram Railway Station: The oldest railway station in India still operational.9. Vivekanandar Illam: A historic house where Swami Vivekananda stayed.10. Chepauk Palace: A former Nawab's palace and Indo-Saracenic landmark. Palaces1. Chettinad Palace: Known for its unique blend of architecture.2. Amir Mahal: Residence of the Nawab of Arcot.3. Thirumalai Nayak Palace (nearby in Madurai): Connected historically to Chennai's legacy. Nature Spots1. Marina Beach: The second-longest urban beach in the world.2. Guindy National Park: A protected area with diverse flora and fauna.3. Elliot’s Beach (Besant Nagar Beach): Known for its tranquility.4. Adyar Eco Park (Tholkappia Poonga): A mangrove restoration area.5. Pulicat Lake: A brackish lagoon famous for birdwatching (near Chennai).6. Chetpet EcoPark: A unique urban park with a lake. Historical Events1. Founding of Fort St. George (1644): Establishing Madras as a colonial trading center.2. Battle of Adyar (1746): Part of the Carnatic Wars between British and French forces.3. Madras Presidency Era: The city served as the administrative capital of South India.4. Independence Struggle Movements: The city was a hub for Indian nationalism.5. Anti-Hindi Agitations (1960s): Defining Tamil Nadu's linguistic identity. Cultural and Educational Landmarks1. Theosophical Society Headquarters: Promotes universal brotherhood and wisdom.2. Madras University: One of the oldest universities in India.3. Kalakshetra Foundation: A renowned institution for classical arts.4. Music Academy, Madras: Central to Chennai’s Carnatic music heritage.5. DakshinaChitra: A heritage center showcasing South Indian traditions. Festivals and Events1. Chennai Music Season: A global celebration of Carnatic music and dance.2. Pongal Festival: Harvest celebrations unique to Tamil Nadu.3. Mylapore Festival: Highlights traditional art, music, and food.4. Chennai Sangamam: A cultural extravaganza during Pongal.5. Margazhi Festival: A month-long religious and cultural event. Notable People1. C. Rajagopalachari: Freedom fighter and last Governor-General of India.2. Rukmini Devi Arundale: Revivalist of Bharatanatyam.3. M.S. Subbulakshmi: Renowned Carnatic vocalist and Bharat Ratna awardee.4. Periyar E.V. Ramasamy: Social reformer and rationalist leader.5. C.V. Raman: Nobel laureate physicist born in Tamil Nadu.6. A.R. Rahman: Oscar-winning music composer from Chennai.7. Thiruvalluvar: Ancient Tamil poet and philosopher. This list captures Chennai’s vast historical, cultural, and natural richness. Let me know if you'd like a deep dive into any of these topics! Free eBay listing template designed by © dewiso.com.

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Book Title: Chennai not Madras

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