Whoa – an expression used to express surprise, interest or alarm. Chennai is a city like any other. Ever so often though it manages to make me go Whoa, with sights that are so typical of this metro. The Sun rises over the city earlier here and the Sunrises and Sunsets are spectacular. Want to…
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V is for Vada Chennai #BlogchatterA2Z
Vada – North. Vada Chennai is the North of Chennai. North Chennai originated with the founding of an East India Company factory in the village of Madraspatnam, on 22nd August 1639, and Madras City came into being. This is why 22nd August is also celebrated as Madras Day. All areas situated North of the Coovum…
T is for Thalaiva #BlogchatterA2Z
If there is a human being on earth who is worshipped after God, it is probably the one and only Thalaiva. Who? What? Thalaiva means Boss or Leader. Thalaiva is Rajnikanth and Rajnikanth needs no introduction. If you still need an introduction though, Rajnikanth is the most popular star of the South Indian Movie Industry,…
S is for Sarees & Silver Shopping #BlogchatterA2Z
‘Mayuri!’ ‘Hey, hi!’ ‘What is this place you have sent me to??!’ ‘Where are you?’ ‘I’ve just bought some Sarees, and they won’t give them to me…’ ‘Why?’ ‘…they are worshiping them!’ My Saree loving friend was visiting Chennai, and when we caught up our conversation, but naturally, veered towards shopping. ‘You are in the…
R is for Raj Bhavan Safari #BlogchatterA2Z
Raj Bhavan is the official residence of the Governor of Tamil Nadu, Honorable Shri Banwarilal Purohit. Not too many know that Raj Bhavan conducts a Safari too. Yes, you read right, a Safari. Raj Bhavan has been conducting Safaris on its grounds since the 19th of April 2017. Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra are the only…
Q is for Quintessentially Chennai , #BlogchatterA2Z
Quintessentially : Representing a perfect or typical example of something. Niche Idols: I have no idea what they are called, or if there is even a name for it, so I refer to them as ‘Niche Idols’. Simply because they are idols of Lord Ganpati placed in little niches. These niches are not in temples….
P is for Pondy Bazar & Panagal Park #BlogchatterAtoZ
‘Pondy Bazar?! YOU go to Pondy Bazar, and you love it too?’ This question, almost always followed by an incredulous expression is what I still hear at the mention of a market I truly love. It was love at first sight for me when I visited Pondy Bazar. Chock a block with shops selling everything,…
O is for Oliver Ridley Turtles #BlogchatterA2Z
Chennai and the Sea are synonymous with each other. On one hand the Sea brought the city the terrible Tsunami and on the other hand it brings gifts that are precious. The Beaches of Chennai are one such gift. Yes, this city has more than a dozen of them. The other precious gift shared by…
N is for Nungambakkam & Night Life #BlogchatterA2Z
Nungambakkam. Nung-am-bak-kam. That is how it is pronounced. Quite a mouthful, yes? You won’t forget how it is pronounced once you visit this hip and happening area of Chennai though. Nungambakkam is an upscale neighbourhood and a popular tourist attraction of the city. It has KNK High Road, shortened from its original name Khadar Nawaz…
M is for Mylapore #BlogchatterAtoZ
The name Mylapore comes from ‘Mayil Arparikum’ which translates to ‘The Land of the Peacock Scream’. Many years ago, Peacocks (Mayil) used to be residents too and their calls would rent the air, and that how this area got its name. This oldest residential area of the city has everything you would possibly need. From…