Located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay
of Bengal is Chennai, the capital of Tamil
Nadu and the fourth largest city of India.
The Gateway to South India, the city is
famous for its temples, beaches, and silk
saris. Known earlier as Madraspatnam or
Madras, the city of Chennai has grown
tremendously from a small trading post under
the British to a bustling metropolis. It is
now a large commercial and industrial centre
also known for its rich cultural heritage
and temple architecture.
