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KALAKSHETRA
Just beyond Elliot's beach, lies Kalakshetra or the 'Temple of Art.' It was founded in 1936 by Rukmini Devi Arundale to train, encourage and revive interest in Bharatanatyam, the classical dance form of the state.
This institution is among the finest of its kind in the country. Interestingly, it is run on the ancient Gurukul (a place where the students reside together as equals, irrespective of |
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their social standing. The students learn from the guru or the teacher and also help the guru in his day-to-day life) system. Throughout the year Kalakshetra conducts music recitals and dance performances in different parts of Chennai.
ADYAR BANYAN TREE
The banyan tree in Adyar is one of the largest trees in the world. It measures 238 ft from north to south, and 250 ft from east to west. The total area exceeds 59,500 sq ft! It has been the centre of many notable gatherings of the Theosophical Society and thousands of visitors have rested in its shade.
Valluvar Kottam
This is a memorial for the poet-saint Tiruvalluvar. It is shaped like a temple chariot and is, in fact, the replica of the temple chariot in Thiruvarur.
A life-size statue of the saint has been installed in the chariot. The 133 chapters of his famous work, Thirukkural, have been depicted in bas-relief in the front hall corridors of the chariot. The auditorium at Valluvar Kottam is said to be the largest in Asia and can accommodate about 4000 people. It stands as a modern memorial to the great poet who represents the glorious culture of the Tamilians.
GOVERNMENT MUSEUM
Previously known as Pantheon Complex in British period, the complex, today, houses the Government Museum, Connemara Public Library and the National Art Gallery.
The museum contains exhibits ranging from contemporary artefacts to pre-historical findings. Sculptures and bronzes of various periods, sections for zoology, anthropology and geology impress every visitor.
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