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A place that is believed to invariably fulfill fervent wishes of the devotees, Tirupati draws unbelievably enormous crowds throughout the year.
Tirupati is situated at a distance of around 152 km from Chennai and is well- connected by trains and buses.
Note: As you're waiting in line, you'll see many shaven heads – it is a common practice for believers to have their heads tonsured |
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before going before the deity as a devotional sacrifice. As a result, a lucrative human hair business contributes significantly to the temple coffers. Far East wig manufacturers are major consumers of world-renowned Tirumala hair, shorn by a fleet of barbers permanently in the service of the temple.
Muttukadu
The backwaters of Muttukadu have been developed by the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation to serve as a scenic picnic spot and a water sports centre. In February every year, a windsurfing regatta is organised in Muttukadu. Competitions in windsurfing and other water sports are held. It is very close to Chennai and you may want to go here and relax.
Crocodile Bank
Not far from Mahabalipuram, Romulus Whittaker runs this crocodile breeding and research centre. Several species of Indian and African crocodiles and alligators are bred in captivity here. The reptiles are kept in their natural habitat in open pools and can be viewed from safe proximity. This farm breeds crocodile to augment the crocodile population of the wildlife sanctuaries.
Vedanthangal
An ideal place for bird watching – literally!
Vedanthangal is one of the largest bird sanctuaries in India. It is a marshy park with a lake, visited by over 1,00,000 migratory birds every year. Majority of these birds can be seen between November and February. The variety of birds includes Herons, Darters, Spoonbills, Pelicans, Sandpipers, White Ibis and Cormorants, Blue winged teals and Swans.
V.G.P Golden Beach Resort
Close to Chennai (about 30 km away), is the Golden beach resort. It is popular not just with the people of the city, but also with tourists. There is an entertainment arcade for children and for adults. There are folk dance performances apart from an Art Center that sells handicrafts and articles made out of seashells. The beach is clean and ideal for sunbathing.
A cleverly planned beach resort, it is geared to entertain the visitor with sculptured vignettes from the past, folk dances and ethnic seafood cuisine.
Vandalur
Spread over an area of 1,265 acres, the Anna Zoological Park at Vandalur is the largest in South Asia with a rich variety of different species of mammals, reptiles and birds. Animals here roam in their natural surroundings. there is a special enclosure for nocturnal creatures.
Cholamandal Artist's Village
Located 18 km south of Chennai, in this village flourish contemporary art, sculpture, batik and craft. This little palm-studded, sea-rimmed artists' commune started in 1966. Artists and sculptors live and work here and also exhibit and sell their work. Its open-air auditorium is also the venue of avant-garde theatre, poetry-reading and dance recitals. It has a gallery with fine contemporary paintings and sculptures.
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