Chennai – which had been known as Madras for a long time, is the capital of the state of Tamilnadu. The 4th populas metropolitan city along the Coramandel Coast, Chennai is famous for its beaches, its art and craft and also for it special Tamil Slang.
The city of Madras is relatively new (built or created only in the 17th century by the British). But areas like Mylapore, were there for so many centuries. The Kapaleeshwar temple have the fame of Paadal Petra Sthalam (Thirugnanasambandar have sung in praise of Kapaleeshwar). Madras became the administrative centre of Madras Presidency.
Chennai’s December music festival is very famous and during the month of December and January lots of people from all over the world, especially carnatic singers and musicians come to Chennai to take part or to witness the music festival.
The city of Madras is relatively new (built or created only in the 17th century by the British). But areas like Mylapore, were there for so many centuries. The Kapaleeshwar temple have the fame of Paadal Petra Sthalam (Thirugnanasambandar have sung in praise of Kapaleeshwar). Madras became the administrative centre of Madras Presidency.
Chennai’s December music festival is very famous and during the month of December and January lots of people from all over the world, especially carnatic singers and musicians come to Chennai to take part or to witness the music festival.
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