SINGARA CHENNAI!

                                  SINGARA CHENNAI!

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Having lived in this beautiful city, which is a hub of culture, education and entertainment, for the past 17 years, I’ve realized over time that no other city, state or country can equal the warmth provided by the Gateway of South India, Chennai. One, on observing will realize that the culture of Chennai is distinctly different from that of any other city within the nation. Though diverse in terms of population, it is a unique blend bound by love and support. 

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Being the fourth most populous metropolitan city of India and a city undergoing rapid urbanization, almost every street on the roads can be found enveloped by a variety of buildings. Hospitals, Educational Institutes, Residences, Restaurants and a variety of public attractions can be found in various parts of the city. Chennai also has a very effective transport system. Chennai has thus been nicknamed as the Health City of India and The Detroit of Asia.

 Though a modern city, Chennai still continues to be traditional and conventional in many ways. It is one of those cities in South India that have a right balance of tradition and urbanization. There are women who still wear long saree to women who wear modern western outfits. There are men wearing traditional dhothies to men wearing blazers. There are shops that sell idly dosa which are traditional Chennai foods to pizza hut and McDonalds.


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The city is known for its classical music shows (kacheri). The tamil season of Margazhi, which commences during mid-December and ends by mid- January is a very festive and joyous time in Chennai. A number of Indian classical artists from in and around the city ( even from other states and countries ) render soul- stirring musical performances. Kalakshetra, which is located along the beach on the south of the city, is an important cultural centre where Bharatanatyam is practiced and taught. Theatre is one of Chennai’s strengths and has been practiced for a number years. A large number of Tamil and English plays are  performed every year around July and August.

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Chennai also has a very wide range of cuisine. Madras filter Kaapi is the best thing one can have early in the morning, with a hot plate of pongal. Apart from the regular South Indian street food, one can also find a variety of other cuisines across the streets of Chennai such as north indian ( samosas) , Burmese ( athos) etc.

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Having talked about the culture of Chennai, it is a fact that many people think there are not many places to visit in Chennai. Little do they realize the visual feast Chennai provides us. The splash of red and orange across the sky during the sunset along the seashore is a breathtaking sight to behold. The myriad temples with their majestic gopurams, the many historic monuments are all a must visit when one comes to Chennai.


So pack up your bags for a date with Singara Chennai !  

                                                                  By:
                                                        U.Kshema Rau

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