Sri Ramakrishna Math - Universal Temple

One of Chennai's oldest and best-known temples, is said to date to the 8th century, although the present structure dates to the 1600s. Notable above all for its soaring, incredibly detailed 37m gopuram (entrance gate). There is a large water tank behind the temple, used for the Thaipusam festival (Jan–Feb), and plenty of flower shops all around and the famous street markets of Mylapore selling Indian handicrafts and brass vessels. Within easy striking distance of the city centre. This temple is for Goddess Karpagambal or 'Goddess of the Wish-Yielding Tree'. The goddess is one of the forms of Parvati, Lord Shiva's wife. Nearby the temple, there are pharmacy shops selling traditional Indian medicines of Ayurveda and Siddha.

A cultural and religious centre. Built-in the 17th century. This was where St. Thomas, one of the 12 apostles of Jesus Christ, took a rest and also served the people.

In the whole world, there are only three churches built over the tomb of an Apostle of Jesus Christ- the Basilica of Saint Peter built over the tomb of St. Peter in Rome, the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela built over the tomb of St.James in Spain and Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Thomas built over the tomb of St. Thomas. The present National Shrine of St. Thomas is built over the tomb of Saint Thomas the Apostle, who came to India in 52 CE. After preaching on the west coast, he came to Chennai (formerly Madras), and suffered martyrdom on a hill at the outskirts of the city, today known as "St. Thomas Mount." His body was buried on the spot over which the present Basilica stands. A valuable work of art kept in the Basilica is an ancient painting of Our Blessed Mother, in front of which the other great apostle of India, St. Francis Xavier, used to pray. There are two new structures today: the Tomb Chapel below the Basilica and the 'Museum cum theatre'. The new underground chapel with a separate access outside the church structure, allows pilgrims to pray at the tomb and tourists to visit it, without disturbing the sacred functions in the church. The museum exhibits artefacts connected with St. Thomas and the Basilica, and the theatre is used for screening a short video on the life of the Apostle.

An ecological park at the Adyar estuary. The park consists of a tropical dense evergreen forest, with over 160 woody species, and comprises six vegetative elements such as trees, shrubs, lianas, epiphytes, herbs and tuberous species.

This is the first temple dedicated to lord Ayyappan in Chennai. The temple also houses Lord Vinayakar and Lord Subramanian with his consorts Valli and Devayani constituted the Parivarams.

This temple is the exact replica of Sabari Malai, Kerala where Lord Ayyappa is worshipped.