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St. Thomas Mount or Parangimalai is a mountain in southern Chennai. It is associated with St. Thomas, one of Jesus's 12 apostles. St. Thomas is believed to have been killed here. At the northern foot of the mount, is a gateway of four impressive arches surmounted by a cross bearing the inscribed date 1547. A flight of 160 steps leads up to the summit of the mount. There are 14 Stations of the Cross on the way to the summit. A small shrine dedicated to "Our Lady of Expectation" (Mother Mary) is built atop the mount. It was built in 1523.
Set up by a group of artists to serve as a recluse for artists of all genres. This village offers the ambience needed for creativity to flow and is inhabited only by artists. The village offers guesthouse facilities exclusively for artists from elsewhere so that they could also benefit from the environment provided by the place. A must-visit for those who appreciate the finer things of life.
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.
A Ramsar site and the only surviving wetland ecosystem of the city. The marsh contains several rare or endangered and threatened species and acts as a forage and breeding ground for thousands of migratory birds from various places within and outside the country.
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.
புனித தோமஸ் மலை Punita Tōmas Malai
St. Thomas, referred to as Didymus, in the Gospel of St. John is one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ. He is one of the prime witnesses to the resurrection of Jesus. St. Thomas Mount is associated with St. Thomas, the apostle of Christ, who is believed to have been martyred here. The mount is commonly called in Tamil Parangi Malai or Bhringi Malai. History says 2000 years ago, a saint Parangi lived here (parangi in Tamil is used to refer to a white person). According to local myth, St. Thomas was one of the first Christians to reach India and to preach Christianity. He is believed to have reached South India in AD 52, and spent the last years of his life in a cave on this hill. Tradition states that Thomas was assassinated by an arrow in 72 CE, by persons hostile to him. Thus, the hillock acquired the name St. Thomas Mount. Over time Anglo-Indians predominated in this area. A small relic-filled Church built in 1523 by the Portuguese stands at the summit of the 300 feet (90m) high St. Thomas Mount. The place was visited by Pope John Paul II during his visit to India on 5 February 1986. At the northern foot of the mount, is a gateway of four impressive arches surmounted by a cross bearing the inscribed date 1547. A flight of 160 steps leads up to the summit of the mount. There are fourteen stations of the cross erected on the way to the summit.
Anjaneya Temple
This temple is very famous because of the deep veneration shown for Lord Hanuman. One amazing fact about this temple is the 32-feet (10-m) idol of Anjaneyar that is moulded out of a single rock.