The Senate House serves as the administrative center of the University of Madras. The construction of the building started in 1869 and was completed in 1879 by Robert Fellowes Chisholm. This was built in Indo-Saracenic architecture. About Senate House : Located in the campus of the University of Madras, nearby Marina Beach, Senate House is an […]
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The freemasons hall is located at Chennai Egmore area. The hall is a standing example for the traditional and cultural heritage of the ancient people of Chennai. In the year 1923, the construction for the mason hall was completed.
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Valluvar Kottam marks the memorial of one of the renowned poet and saint of the region, Thiruvalluvar. The monument stands as a massive auditorium on a dry lake that was filled with the garbage and debris.
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National Art Galleries in Chennai are especially dedicated to the cause of preserving the cultural aspect of the city in its true colors. They are like museums where one can take a glimpse in the past, the many colorful paintings and statues belonging to different ages.
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Christ the King Church In Chennai : Christ the King church is located in Chennai in the middle of Loyola College campus. A fine example of Gothic architecture, which was designed and built by an Indian Mason commissioned by French clergymen.
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The St. Andrew’s Church, Egmore is popularly referred to as ‘The Kirk’. It was consecrated in 1821 AD especially for the Scottish Community in Chennai. The church was the result of efforts of Major Thomas Fort de Havilland and Colonel James Caldwell. St Andrew’s Kirk was built to serve the members of the Scottish Church
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Little Mount Church has great historical significance even during the first century as St Thomas, one of the twelve Apostles, preached and prayed on this Mount in 68 A. D. Before the Portuguese held sway in the 16th century over this part of the country, the early Rajas and Nawabs of the place were sympathetic protectors
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Luz Church or the Church of Our Lady of Light is the oldest church in Chennai built by Portuguese Franciscan monks in 1516, shortly after Vasco-da-gama discovered the sea-route from Europe to India in 1498 A.D.
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St. Mary’s Church is one of the historic monuments in Chennai. Located within the historic site of Fort St. George, St. Mary’s Church is a reminder of the British Raj in India, looked after by the Archaeological Survey of India.
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The Thousand Lights Mosque is a popular place of worship for Muslims in South India. In the early 19th century, mosque grounds were used as an assembly place for Shite Muslims during Muharram. An assembly hall along with a mosque was built later. Today, this mosque holds great importance for Shite Muslims especially during Muharram.
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