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Location :
Chennai (formerly Madras) has the Bay of Bengal bordering its east, while the state of Andhra Pradesh is on its northwest. It has the famous district of Tamilnadu, Kanchipuram, on its south and the states of Kerala and Karnataka on its western side. Chennai, Tamil Nadu's capital, is the fourth largest city in India, after Calcutta, Bombay and Delhi. This coastal centre of trade has drawn traffic from all over the world for centuries and maintains a cosmopolitan quality as well as a Tamil air. The centre of South India's film industry, its skyline is ablaze with bright movie billboards advertising the latest celluloid fantasies..
Climate:
Being situated at the tropical zone, Chennai normally has a very hot and humid climate. The best time to visit this city is the winter season. Winter and summer temperature does not vary much as it rains frequently through the year. In summer the temperature is 37.3 degree celsius to 27.6 degree celsius and in winters it varies between 28.2 to 21.0 degree celsius
Site to Visit:
There are several places to visit in and around Chennai.
The Marina beach, stretched over an area of 13 km, is the second longest beach in Asia. It looks like a festive ground on weekend evenings.
Presently used as the state secretariat, the St. George Forte is another landmark of Chennai. The British East India Company built it in the year 1653. It has a museum that houses a variety of British and French antiques and other commemorations. Inside the fort is the St. Mary's Church, the first English church Chennai.
One of the many old temples of Chennai is the Parthasarthi temple. This temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna. Built in the 8th century BC by the Pallavas, the temple was renovated in the 16th century by the Vijaynagar kings.
Guindy National Park and Snake Park, situated close to each other near the Guindy station, are other places to visit.
Kapaleeswarar Temple, the oldest temple of Chennai, is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple is a living testimony of the architectural skills of the Dravidian people of the 13th century. However, non-Hindus are not allowed to enter into the main worshiping place of the temple.
Santhome Cathedral, built during the 14th -15th century, is another place worth visiting.
How to Reach:
Chennai is well connected by air, rail, and road with important centers in India. Fort St. George is located on the eastern side of this city and is on the shores of the Bay of Bengal. To reach this fort, travelers can either hire taxis or auto-rickshaws. Buses plying under the suburban bus service also connect this monument with other parts of the city.
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