Attractions in Madras, India
Chennai , the ever eternal Madras is one of the most desirable destinations for the new year for cultural combination representing their temples and mausoleums, gastronomy and colorful Indian dances southern beaches or bathing under a coastline of the Bay Bengal. Prepare our shari (or dhoti for them) and we travel to the southern state of Tamil Nadu to discover the city of Madras .
Madras: fusion of cultures
The British and Muslim influence have left many influences to which it is the city that has shaped computer so far (one of the engines that make India a promising power). However it is in Hindu culture, temples and mausoleums, where their great appeal, and we find in the district of Malypore ( Pueblo Peacock ), south of the city.
The Temple of Sri Ramakrishna is the most important in the city, built in the late nineteenth century by one of the members of the order of the same name, composing a temple that accepts all religions and whose gardens invite meditation and contemplation. A few blocks away we find the Kapaleeswarar , one of the oldest in the city (VIII century), ornate in style pallavi and colorful sculptures as Shiva 63 Angels that make up the back yard where the famous festival of Thaipusam is celebrated.
Western culture, especially British, has also left part of his legacy at attractions such as the Basilica of St. Thomas , one of three in the world built on the tomb of an apostle. St. Thomas (in Spanish) was commissioned to preach Christianity in Madras about 52 BC was finally sacrificed on top of the St. Thomas Mount , in Parangimalai, to the numerous annual pilgrimages reaching the hermitage tribute held.
For the followers of the Muslim architecture, other ethnics of Madras, the best reference is the Great Mosque (a Wallajah Mosque), located in the Triplicane , founded in 1795 by Nawab Muhammad Ali Walajah and whose appearance takes us directly to the heart Middle East from its spacious halls of worship and Muslim inscriptions in every detail.
For those who are willing to watch a real show of Indian relics, nothing better than traveling to one of the seven sacred cities of India , Kanchipuram (Kanchi or just). 12,000 sq km containing temples of art pallavi , bird sanctuaries and local affable. It is situated 75 km from Madras, although it would be advisable to visit in the first place due to its position near the local airport.
Madras maritime Charms
The Bay of Bengal washes the shores of Madras forming coves which are another of the highlights of the city. I dotted with fishing harbors far we can go take a typical snack, Marina Beach stands as the second longest urban beach in the world and the most popular of the city, inviting quiet walks although we try to avoid our bathing habits of the West because the absence of safety equipment and respect local customs bare.
The second most popular beach is Elliot Beach (also known as Night Beach), located south of Marina Beach and full of restaurants for all tastes temples dedicated to the goddess Ganesha or the Velankanni church. For those looking for more relaxing coastal areas, Breezy Beach , Thiruvanmiyur, is the ideal place due to its nature of pristine beach accessed only by the more adventurous.
Finally, Covelong Beach is the most commercial tourism in the area, now a seaside resort, Fisherman's Cove Resort, 40 km south of Chennai and former fishing village. In the surroundings you can visit a curious crocodile farm, while some temples of the seventh century are crammed in the vicinity of the beach.
Gastronomy and Entertainment
While the temples and beaches are part of the claims of Madras, environment and tradition stand as a tangible tourist attraction in its streets, the restaurant less expected or the backyards of any temple.
For a month, between December and January, it celebrates the Chennai Music Festival , where raw Carnatic music so popular in the south. Pongal is an event that pays tribute to the sun, earth and cow for three days in January, WHILE the Holy, the most colorful celebration of India is between late February and early March. The Bollywood industry has its peculiar vision in Chennai, where it is known as Kollywood .
Regarding gastronomy , Madras is a benchmark Chindu continent for its combination of vegetarian dishes, spicy and exotic, while the famous Madras curry, reddish due to its high amount of chili powder, seasoned many dishes and sauces along with coconut, another typical product of the south and which are made chutneys (sauces).
Rice also composed numerous dishes and cakes, as well as legumes like idli , a kind of pancake, or using lentils in stews such as put (served with rice, chilies and peanuts) or vada , a donut made also with potato. Served with parotta , southern typical bread and with which we can accompany spicy sauces. Concerning meat dishes are primarily based on recipes for chicken, lamb and fish.
Madras (or Chennai ) is a destination that requires several days to enjoy it in all its glory. Not only but also quiet beaches countless temples for lovers of Indian culture, festivals, art galleries or gastronomy thousand shades which make up after New Delhi and Mumbai , is the largest city in India and a portal to get into the exotic and spiritual south India.
Have you ever been in Madras?
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