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Very popular for locals. Ananda Vinayagar Lord Ganesha, the bestower of happiness, sits right in the centre of Parameshwar, Ambikai and Thirumal.
Madhya Kailash, also known as Nadukkayilai in Tamil, is a Hindu temple in South Chennai, located at the junction between Sardar Patel Road, Adyar and Rajiv Gandhi Salai. It is located opposite the Central Leather Research Institute and is close to the Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai.
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Built in memory of B.M. Birla, the well known industrialist and visionary. Adjoining the planetarium is a Periyar Science and Technology Museum which will be of interest to students and other science scholars.
Children's Park
The park area stands close to 280 hectares. Guindy Park is probably the smallest national park in the country and one of the few Indian national parks within the city limits. The park is inhabited by more than 20 species of trees, about 14 varieties of shrubs and more than 14 species of woodland mammals. The place also houses many species of rare birds and amphibians. The dry deciduous forests of Guindy are lined with tree species like Amona Squamosa, Atlanta Monophylla, Feronia Limonia and Azadirachta India. The popular park animals include species like antelopes (blackbucks), elephants, spotted deer, Indian civets, jungle cats, hedgehogs, pangolins and golden jackals. Some rare bird species found in the park include black-winged kites, honey buzzards and pariah kites. The park is also home to many reptile and amphibian species.
மக்கள் மாளிகை Makkaḷ Māḷikai
The official residence of the Governor of Tamil Nadu appointed by the President of India, formerly the Raj Bhavan. The Lok Bhavan complex features a collection of architecturally distinctive buildings, including the spacious Bharathiar Mandapam, along with expansive lawns where state and official functions, as well as meetings, are held.
Chennai Snake Park Trust
Founded by one of the prominent wildlife conservationists Romulus Whitaker. The park houses a number of snake species, lizards, crocodiles and turtles. The park breeds more than 30 species of Indian snakes. Some of the most sought-after species include King Cobra, Indian Rock Python, Reticulated Python, Adders and Vipers. In addition to the snakes the park also breeds species of lizards, crocodiles and turtles. The museum in the park premises contains preserved specimens of many reptiles and amphibians. They have a snake display show 4 times daily, and live snakes of different species are shown to the audience with a voiceover in 3 languages (English, Tamil and Hindi).
மருந்தீஸ்வரர் ஆலயம் Marundīsvarar Ālayam
This temple is believed to have been built in 11th century and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is believed that the temple was also visited by Saint Valmiki, who authored the Hindu epic Ramayana. The temple has two entrances, one from East Coast Road and the other from West Tank Street, both adorned by 5-tiered gopuram (gateway tower). The entrance from the West Tank Street has got three gates whereas the entrance from the East Coast Road has only one gate. The temple occupies an area of about - numerous images adorn the pillars of the temple, while stucco figures adorn the gopurams. The Mandapam (hall) housing the Somaskanda form of Shiva has 36 massive pillars adorned with carvings.
ஆரோக்கிய அன்னைநினைவாக தேவாலயம் Arockia Annaininaivaaga Devaalayam, Church of the Madonna of Velankanni, Annai Velankanni Shrine
Founded in the 16th century after the three miracles: the apparition of Mary and Jesus to a slumbering shepherd boy, the curing of a lame buttermilk vendor, and the survival of Portuguese sailors assaulted by a violent sea storm.