Chennai (Madras) Things to Do Tips by radz Top 5 Page for this destination

Birla-Planetarium.

Interested to in astronomy,would like to know more about stars&mystries of the Milkeyway ,then you must visit this .Planetarium". his is one of the modern Planetarium". in the country.

Using GM II projector very sophisticated instrument(it can excute diurnal, annual,
Latitudinal and precessional motions.)
can watch celestial phenomena, on aluminum inner dome used as screen.
Its fully Computerized at time ,at time can accodamate 236 person. They present show varies subject in astronomy,even common laymancan understood.

For every 3 month or sometimes offten change there prgrams themes,so always something one expect new programs to watch.
Program timing:For English Show,morning 10 am,1.15pm,&3.45 pm.Tamil version 12,2.30pm
Entrance fee.adult:Rs20,childRs 10

Directions: Gandhi Mandapam Road, Chennai - 600 025. %

Periyar science centre,

It was started 1983,its big centre with many Galleries. Enery Gallery,can see display of Steam Engines, Boiler Links, Valves, Pistons and Circus of Force ,last one Circus of force is fun to play.Must try if u r here.

Transport Gallery here can see the
interactive exhibits on Rail, Road, Air and Water Transport.Material Science section,can see study of crystal structures,atomic arrangements,etcPhysical Science Gallery,this section can learn interact with models,and can learn basics of Physical Science,Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry.
Innovation Gallery this is fun&interesting one,even if you are not interested in science,
then too one can enjoy trying live models.This section can learn through audiovisual presentation,like perception, illusion, reflection all can try by ourselfs.
One more gallary Life Science Gallery,here below 5 years they have special section.

This centre has well maintianed,Science Park,Traffic park,Energy park,Eco Park outside there campus.

Directions:
Tamilnadu Science and Technology Centres
Gandhi Mandapam Road, Chennai - 600 025.

Santhome Cathedral(1893) San Thome Cathedral Review

The impressive Basilica is build over the tomb of St.Thomas.The orignal church was build in 14 the Century,it fell into ruins,and in 1522 the Portuguese build new church ,it was given then status of Cathedral in 1606.
Again 1893,the church was demolished and the present Church was build.The architecture of the church Gothic style Cathedral.In 1956 it has given Basilica
status as tribute to the martyred St.Thomas.

Worth visit to see old Church,but it seems getting old too fast.Same campus there is one school.You wont see many tourist here,but if you visit Chennai,then must visit this Cathedral .

Address: Santhome highroad Chennai.

Directions: Near to Marina.

The National Art Gallery

Egmore is center place in Chennai,the pic is Egmore museum,There is also childran museum in same campus.The redstone building was build in 1906,in the Indo Sarancenic style of Architecture.The building is impressive from outside :),inside can see the display of 10.13 century bronzes16th 18th century Mugal paintings,from 11,12 century Indian handicrafts.Worth a visit.

Same campus there is childrans museum too,I din't go inside only took pic of Big Dianozer:) infornt of Childrans museum .
Near Art Gallary at Egmore many shopping complexs are there ,to shopping.

Friday is holiday&other national holidays too museum will be closed.

Address: Panthian road,Egmore

Kabalisware temple(16 th Century) Kapaleeshwarar Temple Review

This is one of the oldest temple in he city.Its Shiva temple,build by Vijayanagar kings in the 16th Century.The temple Gopuram is 37 metre height,its not very tall Gopuram,
but it was build as Dravidian temple architecture.Now its renovation is going on. so i count take closeup latest pic :(.
Inside outer yard can see bronze statue of 63 Saivite Saints displayed .

The significant of this temple,the legend goes like this, its site of miraclewhen Saint Gnanasambandar sang a hyme to Lord Kapaleeswarar to resurrect a dead gal from her ashes.
This templs is main landmark in city,near Luz corner is main shopping place.

Address: Mylapore,Chennai-600004

Ramakrishna universal temple Ramakrishna Temple Review

This beautiful temple is in Ramakrishna Math,everyone can come&pray
irrespective of casts &religion .Its not usual temple,one can see God or Godess idols,here inside of the temple can Sri Ramakrishna idol.Any time of Day can see people here silentely doing prayers.

About Math:The Math stands as a symbol of religion ,harmony and place ,where all are
welcome as irrespective of casts ,creed,&religion.Every activity of Math is considered as form of worship.Then run free hospital&Schools many instituiton.

Timeing.4.30am-11.45.am
3.00pm to 9.00 pm
Puja 8.00am-9.30am
Arathi-6.15 pm

Address: .

Directions: Near Mylapore temple tank.Address:RK.Matt road,Chennai,Mylapore-600004.

Phone: 24941231,24941959

Merina beach-the second longest beach in the world

Awwww Think of Madras,next comes to anyone mind is Merina (heheheh for my mind ,i dont know about others ;) .)is second longest beach in the world.The beach starts from Madras harbour in the north to Santhome Cathedral in south more than 11km long.Its place for evening hangout for enjoying cool breez from Bay of Bengal,
with Chennai hot humid climate day time you can't any crowd here at daytime.Evening time will be crowded with locals &small venders.
Merina is offten the venue for important State function.
Beach here is not for swimming,but you could see,childran playing in water&swimming too.Watter here in this beach is polluted.
Beach raod is one of beautiful road at Chennai,can see several statues of Tamil scholars,on side parks,across the road are several important buildings of city.The Senate House, University campus building
striking Chepauk Palace and Office of the Director-general of Police ,impressive 19th
19th century construction,it was build as the City's first Masonic hall.

Directions: Address easily findout,Beach is main landmark of city,so no problem.