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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The Vadapalani temple is easily accessible since it is located on Andavar Koil Street in Chennai. You can just hire any local transport like a luxurious cab, or a ‘call taxi’ or the cheap auto rickshaws. The auto rickshaws are quite troublesome in terms of the negotiation of fares.
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About Nizamuddin Dargah Many Sufiana enthusiasts from all over the world visit the dargah of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya, one of the most highly respected Sufi saints in India. Hazrat Nizamuddin died in 1325 and the original tomb does not exist anymore. Firuz Shah Tughlaq, an emperor of the Tughlaq dynasty, built his shrine, which underwent
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Introduction Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, associated with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan, is Delhi’s most prominent Sikh gurdwara. Sikhs consider the water of the pond inside its complex, known as the “Sarovar,” to be holy and refer to it as “Amrit.” It was first built as a small temple by Sikh General, Sardar Bhagel
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