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Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Prarthana drive-in theater & Restaurant

World's First open air beach drive in Theater complex. Show time 6.30 & 10 p.m. Entry: Car Rs.60/- Gallery Rs.30/-. Situated in Injambakkam which is about 6 kms away from Thiruvanmiyur . East coast road, Injambakkam, Chennai-41. Ph:044-24491402, 044-24491692. Restaurant:044-25361911.

Monday, June 21, 2010

Hazrat Baba Dargah

This Muslim Saint Hazarat Baba's real name was Hazrath Dastageer Sahib Baba. It is nearly 300 years since his demise. He had ford seen his death and had told his disciples not to conduct the Janaza(Funeral) prayers under any other Imam. Baffled disciples were much delighted when the Baba himself appeared and disappeared after conducting his own Janaza prayer. Located at 83, Dr.Natesan Road, Chennai-5.

Anna Salai Dargah

Around 450 years back here lived a Muslim Saint known as Baba Hazrath Seyed Moosa Kadiri who preached Universal Brother-hood. His final resting place at Anna Salai, Chennai attracts people of all faith from all walks of life.

Thousand Lights Mosque

Situated in the heart of city and facing with heavy traffic and busiest place in Chennai with walls bearing recently-painted sayings from the Holy Koran. It stands at the junction of Mount Road and Peters Road in an area known as Ayiramvilakku, which triangular wedge of hallowed Muslim buildings. The original mosque as constructed here by Nawab Umdat-ul-Umrah in 1800 for the assemblage of Shias during Muharram mourning. Ph:044-28518795.

The Grand Mosque

This Grand Mosque was built by Nawab aWallajah Mohamed Ali, Grand Father of the present incumbent of Amhr Mahal and thd Prince of Arcot. In surrounding area maximum number of Muslim peoples were living here. This is supposed to be bigger than Delhi Juma Masjid and is situated in Triplicane, Chennai-5.

Masjid Mamoor

This is a mosque sacred to Muslims living in Mannady area in Chennai. It was first built in 18th centuary.Later it was reconstructed in granite by the Nawab of Arcot's family in the late 19th centuray. Recent architectural additions are the unique two-pillar supports and the outer walls. Over five thousand worshippers can be accom-modated in this mosque at a time. Location at Angappan Naicken Street, Muthialpet, Chennai-1. Ph:044-25234343.

Mecca Masjid

Mecca Masjid is one of the important mosques in Chennai city.Hundreds of worshippers can be accom-modated in this mosque at at time.This mosque is situated heart of the city behind Baba Hasarth Syed Moosa Hadari Darga, 822 Anna Salai,Chennai-2.

Velankanni Church

This church is dedicated to our lady of Health, the Madonna of Velankanni. Though much smaller than the original church at Velankanni, this church at Elliot's Beach still attrats swarms of pilgrims who have implicit faith in the miraculous healing of the Madonna.Besant Nagar,Chennai-90. Ph:044-24911246,044-24461516.

Seashore St.Anthony's Shrine

It is no exaggeration to say that the very first miracle which St.Anthony performed in this little town of Palavakkam was to select a place of his own in honour of his name on the shores of Bay of Bengal. The humble origin of this Shrine dates back to the year 1997 when on 24th February, the Catholic residents of Palkalainagar,Palavakkam,enthusiastically erected a thatched shed in honour of St.Anthony. His power of attracting the devotees, began to manifest his blessings and gathered people, irrespective of their caste and creed. It was witnessed that particularly on Tuesdays devotees thronged this humble abode of St.Anthony to receive his favours and blessings. It possesses the worker great tallest eucharastic tower of 100 feet heights and one of the most visiting spot on East Coast Road.Situated in 38 M.G.R. Road, Palavakkam, Chennai.Ph:044-24493684.

St.Mary's Church-Fort St. George

St.Mary's Church, the first Anglican Church in India, was constructed in 1680. It was here that the marriages of the then Governor of Madras Elihu Yale- the one who established the Yale University in USA- and Robert Clive were solemnised. The tomb stones found in its courtyard are the oldest British tomb stones in India. Fort St.George, Kamaraj Road,(South line beach), Chennai-9. Ph:044-25672023.

St. George's Cathedral

This Cathedral which is 188 years old is remarkable for its splendid architectural beauty built in 1815. It is of special historic interest for the several fine memorial tablets remembering such outstanding men as Bishop Caldwell- the eminent philologist, Bishop Heber, ardent missionary, Dr. Corrie, first Anglican bishop of Chennai,Dr.Anderson,the famous doctor who introduced silk manufacture in Chennai and William Parry and John Binny,merchant entrepreneurs whose names are still remembered in the city's oldest business establishments. Unusuall too, is the adjacent graveyard with its unique guard rail made up of musket barrels,bayonents and spikes taken at the capture of Srirangapatnam in 1799. Location:224,Cathedral Road, Chennai-86. Ph:044-28114261,044-28112740.

Seventh-Day Adventist Church

The seventh day adventisht is the worldwide organisation. It's order of the service is entirely different from the other churches like CSI and Roman Catholic etc. This church is conducting services on every Saturday, so its called as 7th Day. A Higher Secondary schools is currently functioning under this Church's control. This school also link with worldwife network of 'Seventh Day Adventist'. Location: 16, Valliammi Street, ( Ritherdon Road) Vepery, Chennai-7. Ph:044-26412618.