If you ever get the opportunity to visit Chennai, you will have plenty of things to do here. in fact, you should take a look of the different things that are in store for you in Chennai. This is a 400 year old city and the capital of Tamil Nadu. It is a wonderful confluence of the traditional and modern, and this is largely evident when you reach this city.
Visiting Temples:
There are large numbers of temples here. If you are a devotee of Lord Shiva, and if you can wake up early morning, you can take a visit to the temple of Kapaleeshwar temple. This is quite a renowned temple, and is therefore visited by large numbers of people from different parts. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, you will really get a pious feeling when you visit this temple. The enormous tank that you will find surrounding this temple is one of the most striking features of this temple. It is also the oldest temple of Chennai and therefore, so popular.
Knowing The Culture:
If you really want to get a true feel of the South Indian culture, it is essential that you experience some classical dance and music in Mumbai. The cultural heritage of Chennai is possessed by the people to a great extent here. There are dance and musical shows held at different locations in Chennai at different times of the year, and therefore, you can easily expect to find the show of your choice through which you can get reflections of the real cultural aspects of Chennai. On the other hand, you will also find Carnatic music and recital of dance performance in some part of the city or the other. December is the music season in Chennai, and therefore, you can also be part of some concerts here.
Indulge In Shopping:
If you are interested in shopping, you will definitely love to shop in Chennai. The Pondy bazaar in T. Nagar is quite famous, and it is a crowded market that shops large numbers of things. Here you will also find street vendors selling wide varieties of things anything under the sun. There are also some markets that will offer you things that you need at very low prices. There are also plenty of stalls here that will offer you the opportunity to eat and try out wide varieties of South Indian delicacies.
