Kanchipuram - Temples

Kanchipuram is famous for temples and silk sarees. Kanchipuram is a holy town and is popular for many temples. The temples are built between 3rd to 17th centuries A.D. by the rulers of various dynasties, elevating the architecture more. In the temples the architectural pattern is typial south Indian and feature high roofs surmounting the sanctum and gopurams. The following are famous temples in Kanchipuram.
Kamakshi Amman Temple:
This is one of the most beautiful temples in South India. An exquisite golden Gopuram in the centre of this temple is very beautiful. –God-Kamakshi.
Kailasanathar Temple
This temple was built in 8th century by Rajasimha and his son Mahendra. It is one of the oldest temples. It is constructed using sandstone and the fresco-style paintings embellish the inner walls of the shrines. God- Siva.
Vaikundaperumal Temple
This temple was bult in 7th Century by the Pallava King Nandhivarman Pallavamalla. A number of inscriptions depicting the battles between the Pallavas and Chalukyas are here. God- Vishnu.
Kanchipuram is well connected by Bus and Train. Have a visit to these temples.

MADRAS MUSEUM THEATRE

In 1986, the Madras museum theatre was opened. During the end of 19th century, the museum theatre was constructed by British in Indo-saracen style. The Madras museum theatre is housed within the museum complex. The other distinguished structures within the Madras museum are Old Public Library (Connemara Library), and the famous National Art Gallery. Thousands of plays has staged in this theatre. Chennai’s Museum Theatre seems to be wonderful after centuries of performances. The Museum theatre has services the strong-minded theatre scene in Madras by the way of hosting plenty of actors, from simple persons with superb talents, from performers with a point to prove to clowns just for joke. Madras museum theatre is a worth place to visit and it is located at Egmore, Chennai.

CHENNAI-TOURIST PLACE

Chennai is attracting lot of tourists. People in Chennai are very friendly(except the autorikshaw men). Here you can have lot of varieties of foods. Marina Beach in Chennai is the second longest beach in the World. During summer, you can see the huge crowds in Marina Beach. Fort St. George- is a famous landmark of Chennai. Some temples in Chennai attracts tourist are: Kapaleeshwar Temple-Lord Shiva, Parthasarathy Temply-Lord Vishnu, Asthalakshmi Temple-Lord Lakshmi, Vadapalani Murugan Temple – Lord Murugan. Guindy National Park, Snake Park, Vandaloor Zoo are attracting animal lovers. During Pongal festival celebrated in January attracts lot of people to watch the programmes. During December – Isai Vizha is celebrated. So, if you have time during the period November to February try to come to Chennai and have a pleasant holiday trip.