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The History of Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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From dinosaurs to explorers to wars, here's what 43 local experts had to say about the history of Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

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Chennai is either hot or hottest. When it rains, it floods in the road. Great people, very friendly and helpful. We speak the oldest language in the world, Tamil. You can manage with English and struggle a bit with Hindi. Varieties of tasty, spicy and hot food. Heavy traffic. Ancient temples. Worlds second largest beach. Continental and North Indian food abundant.

Ramsharan, says: 2023

My city is chennai which is one of the IT hub of India. Many youngsters come in search of job after their graduation. Chennai has a wide range of people from different states. It’s has lots of tourist spots which attracts many people around the world. Main attraction of Chennai is mahabalipuram which is one of the ancient monument of India.

Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu, a state in India. It is one of the oldest corporation in the world and has the second largest beach in the world. Around Chennai, we have lot of heritage sites like Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram etc., also we have people from different states living here peacefully. Chennai is the automobile hub of India, hence it is called Detroit of India.

Chennai is an extraordinary place where people from all over the state come for work. It’s a place that provides home and job to many people. Everything that one needs is easily available at low prices. This city has many cultural and historical value. Chennai has many airports and train stations. transportation is very easy here.

Shahnaz, says: 2020

Its Unique culture. A local Chennaiite dressed in simple attire. Chennai is famous for Jallikattu, pongal celebration. and home to temple, dosa and beaches, it is also a place where history has been made. The Chennai Metropolitan Area is one of the municipal economies of India. Chennai is nicknamed “The Detroit of India”.

Simran, says: 2020

Chennai is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu. Chennai is a major administrative and cultural centre. The long Marina Beach in Chennai, is one of the longest beaches in the world. The city has many cultural heritage. The temples, shrines, forts and palaces, etc. The Quality of Living Survey rated Chennai as the safest city in India.

Ayushi, says: 2020

The capital city of Tamil Nadu with rich tradition and cultural heritage. The place where one can find the hospitality in every nook and corner. The city, where many jobs are available. One can enjoy the food in my city with varieties which could fulfill the taste hunt of everyone.

Chennai is multi- cultural city. This is hubspot for people who come here find jobs and who willing to engage in a classic city life. This is a fast moving city, so if you’re new to this city a smartphone will be absolutely necessary. Since Chennai is in a tropical country you may to prefer light and soft attire or otherwise you’re in a oven. And The city is moderately safe but it is advisable to wander around at late night. But you’ll enjoy staying in this as their so much to venture mostly historical sites.

Chennai being a capital city on the coast, makes it a city of both hustle and holiday. It is also an amalgamation of modernity and heritage. This is precisely why I consider it suitable for a variety of people; your Friday nights can be spent at a busy cafe or at the Chola temples.

Himani, says: 2020

Chennai is a cosmopolitan city, and it is in southern India with excellent connectivity to the rest of the World. It has a long history to talk about and culturally deep-rooted and at the same time it one of the rapid growing Cities in India. The town is known for providing the best education and has famous Engineering colleges.

Shamik, says: 2020

Chennai is a beautiful city and especially it has Marina beach which is the 2nd world’s largest beach. You also have cultural heritage and places to explore near the seaside areas.

Siddhanth, says: 2020

Chennai is a city which will accommodate everyone irrespective of their standard of living. Learning local language can be done at ease without any hassle. Chennai is a treasure for historians and who love ancient monuments. Delicious food and sumptuous meal can be had at every nook and corner of the city.

Revathy, says: 2020

It is a city that is vibrant with culture. People are orthodox and god fearing. Chennai is one of the oldest cities in the world with a rich history from spans from before the British time. The people here love movies and are huge foodies. A city that is next to the sea, it is very humid in terms of weather.

Almond, says: 2020

Chennai is a place which has people of different culture. All range of people low class, middle class and high class live here. All people have different needs and all their needs are satisfied in the city. While Annanagar and Adyar be the places where rich people live places like Tondiarpet, Ayanavaram, Villivakkam is where the middle and low class people live. Metropolitan transportation Corporation buses operated by Government of Tamil Nadu is one of the major commute that is been used by near two lakh people of Chennai. Chennai also major attractions of Marina Beach and heritage temples.

Chennai the capital of Tamil Nadu, INDIA. It is a beautiful city, has great views, fun things to do, parks, playgrounds and historical sites. Chennai’s roads will always busy. Have to follow the rules and regulation and can also enjoy the city views by riding. It also contain a lot of Job opportunity for all types an cultured people. Chennai can have different cultured people but all will live together with Unity.

Chennai is one of the most developed cities in India. And the temperature is high throughout the year. People in Chennai are very friendly and helpful, that you wouldn’t feel home-sick. It’s a highly populated city with various employment opportunities. With the history of many neighborhoods of the city such as Mylapore, Triplicane, and Thiruvanmiyur antedating that of the city, the architecture of Chennai ranges in a wide chronology.

Vishwin, says: 2020

Chennai is a cosmopolitan city. You can come across many kinds of people from various walks of life. People here are broad minded and sweet. They do have a helping tendency and like to live life king size. I love the environment here, the beaches, temples and other world-famous spots.

Chennai is known for its rich culture background. Even though the temperature is pretty much high compared to other places in the State. You will like the historical places, beaches, shopping malls, you will be thrilled for street shopping and street food. The city has restaurants and hotels with all types of cuisines ranging from Indian to Continental food. When you get adapted to our cit, you will feel sad if you move out of the city.

Rishitha, says: 2020

Chennai is an amazing place. Be it the temples or the restaurants, all of them are just too good! If you’re visiting Chennai for the first time don’t forget to eat the gigantic dosa’s and the mini idli with podi. Its yummy! The Mahabaleshwar Temple is one of the ancient temples there.

Mohammed, says: 2020

I reside in Chennai. My city is famous for British monuments and architecture. They can view the buildings are still in good condition and can visit some of places like central station, madras university. And we encourage all people who are trying to speak our mother tongue, And English is a common language and will always help if any person comes and stays with us. And they can relish all kinds of cuisines and its famous for south Indian cuisines and seafood.

Tabrez, says: 2020

Chennai is along the Eastern coast of India. Hence, the climate is quite hot and humid for most parts of the year. The high population density means that there is heavy dependence on natural resources such as land and water, and water scarcity and power cuts are quite common during summer. The cultural heritage and the people, however, more than make up for these discomforts, and in all, make Chennai a wonderful place. The people of Chennai speak Tamil, a language that is predominantly spoken in Tamil Nadu, a language with unique phonetics, which may be hard to learn.

Amanjot, says: 2020

Chennai is a beautiful city, with a log coastline, along the Marina beach. There are malls, cinema theaters, if you wish to hang out. What makes it stand out is its ancient Connemara library, the museum, the zoo and its famous theme parks. Chennai has reputed schools, colleges and deemed universities. Above all Chennai is filled with warm-hearted people. Whoever comes seeking a job, is given one. Long live the city of Chennai and Kudos to it’s undying spirit!

Bhavatharini, says: 2020

Chennai is the oldest city in india. Before independence Chennai was called madharasapattinam. In Chennai famous ancient statues also seen in Mahabalipuram. Marina Beach in Chennai along the Bay of Bengal is India’s longest and world’s second longest beach. This predominantly sandy of nearly one kilometers extends from besant nagar in the south to Fort St. George in the north.

Thanjavur is an important center of South Indian religion, art, and architecture. Most of the Great Living Chola Temples, which are UNESCO World Heritage Monuments, are in and around Thanjavur. Thanjavur Maratha Palace is home to the centuries-old Saraswathi Mahal Library, with palm-leaf manuscripts, and Thanjavur Art Gallery, with bronze statues.

Vijayakumar, says: 2020

Chennai is a city that welcomes everybody. From scenic beaches, historical attractions, vibrant culture, delightful food, shopping and other delights, the Gateway of South is among the must-visit places in India. The fourth-largest metropolis of the country, the city port is ranked among the busiest in India. The best thing about Chennai tours is that it brings together, the old and the new creating a unique mix which is heart-warming.

Hitesh, says: 2020

Chennai is in South India and is the capital of the state Tamil Nadu. Tamil is the language spoken widely though common people understand English. There are lot of tourist attractions in this city. For instance, Mahabalipuram is an UNICEF heritage site located close to the city. Chennai houses people from various cultural background from all over India.

Chennai is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu. Marina Beach in Chennai is one of the longest beaches in the world. The city has cultural heritage like temples, shrines, forts, palaces, etc. Chennai is famous for its food like idli, dosa, sambar, chutney, etc. The places one can visit are Marina Beach, Parthasarathy Temple, Saint Thomas Mount, etc.

Chennai is a beautiful city with many heritage sites. There are wonderful festivals celebrated here. People here are very friendly and are eager to help any time. Though it is hot throughout the year, in the monsoons, you will surely love to sit in your balcony with a cup of tea to enjoy the climate.

Eishna, says: 2020

Chennai is one among the industrial cities in India. Marina beach is the longest beach in the world which is in Chennai. It has many tourist spots like Mahabalipuram which is famous for the ancient monuments. Recently, the Chinese President visited Mahabalipuram during his travel to India. Chennai is also famous for ancient temples.

Aravind, says: 2020

I’m from Chennai and it is a city with rich cultural heritage. The city is very colourful and people are very welcoming. There’re may attractive places and the it also contains the second largest beach in the world, which is considered the soul of the city. It’s a very lively city with perfect blend of nature, civilisation and entertainment.

The city is a bit populated. The language spoken here is a Tamil. Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu. It has a Historic background, with all the powerful kings ruling the place in the past. It’s tradition is something which is praised by the whole world. Tamil is the oldest language ever in the history.

Our city is diverse in nature by having mixed ethnic groups. Its very rich in culture and heritage. Several tourist places and affordable hotels. City has beautiful beach and it’s the second longest beach in world. It has several Information Technology companies employing nearly half million. It also has automobile manufacturing and assembly industries.

Arpita, says: 2020

Culture is the backbone of my city. Being one of the oldest cultures since the early civilization and as a speaker of one of the ancient language spoken which is approximately 5000 years old, I strongly recommend my hometown to be a place full of historic tales which an avid traveler is unlikely to resist.

Abhijot, says: 2020

Chennai has a lot of tourist spots including the world-famous Marina beach. It is the less traffic free city considering all the metropolitan cities. Easy access to public transportation is and added advantage to visit places around the city. The world-famous Mahabalipuram heritage site is 2hrs travel distance from the city through the ECR road.

Prashant, says: 2020

Chennai is very historical, and most of the travellers visit our city for knowing the history of India and our city. Chennai is one of the important metropolitan city in India. Usually travellers visit our beaches and ports because they are pitty famous in our city. There are lots of historical temples in our city.

Digvijay, says: 2020

The city has much cultural heritage. There are many temples and forts which is combined with its past. My city is also famous for its filter coffee. if someone is a coffee lover can enjoy here. The city is on the Coromandel coast of Bay of Bengal. Marina Beach is the longest beaches in the world.

Chennai city is one of the Most popular city in India for its rich Cultural heritage though now it has become more popular for its IT hubs and due to this reason people started moving from other parts of country to my city. The city also attracts Tourists from various parts of the World due to its large tourist attraction spots which includes a big beautiful sea.

Prajak, says: 2020

It’s a great city to move on from the beach to the malls, Traffic jams to the cool breeze Chennai is one of the best cities to move over, With the history of many neighbourhoods of the city such as Mylapore, Triplicane, and Thiruvanmiyur antedating that of the city, the architecture of Chennai ranges in a wide chronology. The oldest buildings in the city dates from the 7th and 8th centuries CE, which include the Kapaleeshwarar Temple in Mylapore and the Parthasarathy Temple in Triplicane, built in the Dravidian architecture. This architecture includes various styles, such as those of the Pallavas, the Cholas, and the Vijayanagara empires. The associated Agraharam architecture, which consists of traditional row houses surrounding a temple, can still be seen in these areas. The heritage temples at Mamallapuram at the outskirts of the city are some of the examples of the Pallava architecture. Chennai ranks second to Kolkata of Indian heritage buildings.

It has the biggest artificial sea port in India and is also the biggest port in the Bay of Bengal region. The weather is humid and warm throughout the year. It is a great city to discover the history of India, since it possesses buildings and monuments from during the British rule.

Chennai is famous for its heat and humidity. if you’re moving here, be prepared to sweat! Be prepared to take three cold showers a day, that will leave you sweating two seconds after you are out of the shower.

Don’t be deterred by the heat, though. Your body will acclimatize quite quickly.

Chennai is a city of warmth in the truest sense. The people are friendly and accommodating. It is also a city of rich history. Since it was once the preferred capital of the British, during the Imperial Rule, the city is strewn with regal architecture in-between traditional houses that give out a different kind of regality.

Most of all, don’t be afraid to walk on the roads in the mid-afternoon sun. That is when you will find the coldest lassi (buttermilk) and the warmest conversations.

The diversity in culture and variety of South Indian cuisines. The simplicity and authenticity among the people and it’s intriguing history. It is bestowed with beautiful beaches and glorious heritage encompassing art music and dance. Humility in people is heart touching and most importantly this city is relatively a safe place for women.

Amrita, says: 2020

Chennai is an old city with a lot of cosmopolitan outlooks. You will come across a lot of people acceptable and readily approachable. Only some of them can understand and speak English. It has good cultural heritage. The cost of living is within the permissible level and you can enjoy wonderful cuisine.

Chennai is a city that portrays the ancient culture and traditions of Tamil Nadu while still offering jobs and modern living spaces. It is one of the most happening cities in India that caters to people of all economic groups and is famous for the food. One moving into the city should consider the way of commuting to other parts of the city.

Nabeel, says: 2020
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