Chennai is India’s fourth largest city, and also goes by the name of Madras. The city is known to be more approachable than its counterparts of New Delhi and Bangalore. One of the best things to do in India and Chennai is to sample the mouth-watering range of cuisines available. Shopping in Chennai is also a pleasurable experience, and the range of sarees and handicrafts are exciting. There are many popular tourist attractions to visit while in the city, such as San Thome Cathedral, Kapaleeshwar Temple, George Town, Valluvar Kottam, Little Mount, Ramakrishna Mutt Temple, Marina Beach and Amaravathi.
Kapaleeshwar Temple in Chennai is known to be the oldest temple in the city. It was built in the 8th century making it a cultural and national gem. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva in the suburb of Mysore. As with many Hindu temples, the architecture is eye catching and there are many a festival and religious practices that take place on a daily basis, including four pujas (form of prayer) done at the temple. On Fridays visitors can see the statue of goddess Karpagambal adorned with a garland made of gold coins. Visiting the temple is a cultural experience and adventure. One must make sure to wear conservative clothing and for women it is best to keep your shoulders and knees covered, whilst maintaining utmost modesty.
When looking for accommodation in the city, there are many options that the wanderlust traveller will find. It is always recommended to go with a brand that is of repute, and even more secure if it has branches in other parts of the world. For those who would like a change from a hotel room, will find serviced apartments Chennai to be a viable option. Book Chennai service apartments that provide a good range of services such as Somerset Greenways Chennai giving you the comfort and convenience of living at home abroad.
