Chennai - Wikipedia Chennai, [d] also known as Madras [e] (its official name until 1996), is the capital and largest city of Tamil Nadu, the southernmost state of India It is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal According to the 2011 Indian census, Chennai is the sixth-most-populous city in India and forms the fourth-most-populous urban
Chennai | History, Population, Temples, Map, Facts | Britannica Chennai, formerly known as Madras, city and capital of Tamil Nadu state, southern India, located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal Known as the ‘Gateway to South India,’ Chennai is a major administrative and cultural center
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Chennai (Madras) travel - Lonely Planet | India, Asia If you have time to explore Chennai (formerly Madras), this 284-sq-mi (400-sq-km) conglomerate of urban villages and diverse neighborhoods making up Tamil Nadu's capital will pleasantly surprise you Its role is as keeper of South Indian artistic, religious and culinary traditions
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Chennai – Travel guide at Wikivoyage Chennai (Tamil: சென்னை Ceṉṉai), formerly Madras, is the capital of the Southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu With a population of 8 6 million (2011 census), Chennai's urbanised area is the most populous in Southern India and the fourth most populous in India It is on the east coast of peninsular India
Chennai - Wikitravel Chennai city is situated on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal and has the second-longest beachfront of any municipality in the world The city is crossed by Cooum and Adyar rivers The region around Chennai has served as an important administrative, military and economic centre for centuries
Chennai Guide: Planning Your Trip - TripSavvy This Chennai guide will help you plan your trip to the gateway of South India, a busy yet conservative city that's retained its culture and traditions
Places to Visit in Chennai - MakeMyTrip With large stretches of white sand, diverse ethnicities and ancient monuments enhancing its natural, cultural, artistic and culinary vibe, the modern city of Chennai (formerly Madras) lies along the coast of Bay of Bengal