STATES AND UNION TERRITORIES OF INDIA
TAMIL NADU
CHENNAI
Anna Zoological
Park
Anna Zoological
Park at Vandalur is an open-air zoo and has a rich variety of different
species of mammals, reptiles and birds. It is spread over an area of 1,265
acres. The animals roam in natural surroundings and there is also a special
enclosure for nocturnal creatures. Its main attractions are safari parks,
a nocturnal animal house, an aquarium, and a natural museum.
Children's
Park
Located on
Sardar Vallabhai Patel road next to the Gandhi Mandapam at Guindy, this
is a large area with parks and play area for children.
Snake Park
This park
is located at Guindy adjoining the Children's park. It was founded
by Romulus Whitaker, an American. There are a wide vareity of snakes
on display. The venom extraction show is held regularly.
Kalakshetra
A world renowned
centre of excellence for dance, music, arts and crafts, this institution
was founded at Thiruvanmiyur by Rukmini Devi Arundale in 1936
in order that India may once again revive and develop its ancient culture
and set a standard of true Art in its new life after its freedom. . Kalakshetra
literally means ( Kala - Arts, Kshetra - Field or Holy place ) a Holy place
of Arts. It seeks to build up the characters of all faiths, the peaceful
Garden of Remembrance, the Adyar Banyan tree with its roots spreading over
40,000 sq.ft. and its library, a research centre in eastern civilization,
philosophy and religion. The library
houses a wonderful collection of rare Oriental manuscripts written on palm
leaves and parchment. The Society conducts an annual convention visited
by Theosophists from all over the world.
Lalit Kala
Akademi
It is located
on Greams Road. Paintings, artefacts from artists and artisans from
every nook and corner of India can be seen here. Periodic exhibitions
of art works are conducted here. Equal importance is also placed on literature,
especially the vernacular ones.
Tamilnadu
Ovia Nunkalai Kuzhu
A state-level
cultural organisation set-up on Pantheon Road, Egmore by the State Government
for promoting visual and graphic arts in the state through well-structured
programmes.
Birla Planetarium:
Part of the
Periyar Science and Technology Centre at Kotturpuram, this is a voyage
of discovery for the young and the old. With a seating capacity of 236,
this airconditioned modern planetarium brings to life celestial phenomena
replete with special effects. It also conducts courses in astronomy and
night-sky observations for public on every second saturday. Adjoining
the planetarium is a Periyar Science and Technology Museum. Special shows
on astronomy are held on a regular basis.
Fort
St.George:
Today, the
seat of the State Legislative Assembly, it was once a British bastion.
Built in 1640, the fort stills retains its large walls, massive wrought
iron gates and deep moats. Some of the original buildings still remain
intact. The Fort Museum (with a collection of objects and letters),
St. Mary's church (Robert Clive was married here), Town Hall, the tallest
flagstaff lie within this fort.
Film City:
Situated at
Taramani, a favourite fixture with film producers of the South, it is also
a popular tourist spot. The restaurant in this complex, Taramani Talkies,
will appeal to those who are looking for an off beat decor.
High Court:
A magnificent
example of Indo-Saracenic architecture. In 1841, a granite Doric column
of 49m was erected to function as the second light house. Besides the High
Court, the Small Causes Court and the City Civil Court function here.
Ripon Building:
The attractive
white structure, close to Chennai Central, is 252 ft. long and 126 ft wide.
It has a 132 ft tall tower and a mighty clock 8 ft in diameter. Current
ly, it is the headquarters of Chennai Corporation.
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