Charming Chennai (Madras), Feb08

This journal features Chennai (formerly Madras), the 'Gateway to South India', & the first & last stop on our tour. So this is the last one in my south India series.

Located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, it is the capital of the SE state of Tamil Nadu, & with a population of 7.5 million, it is 4th largest city in India. The British developed Madras into a significant urban center & naval base & today it is a large commercial & industrial center that is known for its cultural heritage ... (more)

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article published 6/3/2008

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Thanks for the article featuring Chennai with all the beautiful churches. It certainly enhances our knowledge of Southern India. I love the Luz church.
— Ben Hsu, June 27, 2008

I remember this day Rainy. Our tuk-tuk driver kept trying to get us to stop off at a mall. The buildings were amazing & I'm glad we got to spend our last day sightseeing together. lj
— Linda Johnson, June 27, 2008

Lorraine , I am so glad you found St Luz Church as it is a real gem . Stunning photos and I look forward to your next adventure with much anticipation . Cheers .
— Margaret Sherwood, June 5, 2008

Magnificent
Another beautifully described and photographed article Rainy. It may be the last of your present articles but it hasn't diminished in quality one bit. I particularly liked the Baroque interior with the gilded altar in the church of St. Lux. Splendid shot. I look forward to your next lot of travel articles. Thanks again Rainy. Tony from England.
— Tony Ethridge, June 4, 2008

Bravo, bravissimo!
I hate to use the old cliche, Rainy, but you've saved the best for last! Your photo of Anna Memorial Square is a compositional masterpiece, and one couldn't ask for finer photos of San Thome and the other churches.
— Fred Perry, June 4, 2008

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