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Gods of Mylapore, a heritage walk in Chennai
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Stop At: Arulmigu Kapaleeswarar Temple, Kapaleesvarar, Kesava Perumal Sannathi St, Vinayaka Nagar Colony, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004, India
Mylapore is an ancient site with written records dating back to the 1st century AD. It is a land of many Gods! We will begin this culture walk at Kapaaleswar Temple, the most famous temple in Mylapore. The Temple is the epicenter of Mylapore and our guide will demystify all the fantastic rituals that are happening in the temple!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Sri Ramakrishna Math, 31 RK Mutt Rd, Chennai (Madras) India
We will visit the monastery and universal temple of Ramakrishna, one of India's greatest philosophers. Our cultural evangelist will explain his contribution to Indian philosophy, his belief in harmony of religions. And his stellar work in acting as a bridge between the ancient and modern worlds.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: San Thome Church, 38 San Thome High Road, Chennai (Madras) 600004 India
We visit the principal church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madras & Mylapore. Its a mesmerizing experience inside the neo gothic style Basilica. The shrine preserves a small bone and the lance that pierced through Saint Thomas in the year 52.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Chennai Marina Lighthouse, Marina Beach Road, Marina Beach, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004, India
Walk ends at Light House on the Marina Beach. The view from the top of the second longest beach in the world is breadth-taking and is a fitting end to this culture walk in Chennai.
Duration: 30 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Arulmigu Kapaleeswarar Temple, Kapaleesvarar, Kesava Perumal Sannathi St, Vinayaka Nagar Colony, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004, India
Mylapore is an ancient site with written records dating back to the 1st century AD. It is a land of many Gods! We will begin this culture walk at Kapaaleswar Temple, the most famous temple in Mylapore. The Temple is the epicenter of Mylapore and our guide will demystify all the fantastic rituals that are happening in the temple!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Sri Ramakrishna Math, 31 RK Mutt Rd, Chennai (Madras) India
We will visit the monastery and universal temple of Ramakrishna, one of India's greatest philosophers. Our cultural evangelist will explain his contribution to Indian philosophy, his belief in harmony of religions. And his stellar work in acting as a bridge between the ancient and modern worlds.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: San Thome Church, 38 San Thome High Road, Chennai (Madras) 600004 India
We visit the principal church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madras & Mylapore. Its a mesmerizing experience inside the neo gothic style Basilica. The shrine preserves a small bone and the lance that pierced through Saint Thomas in the year 52.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Chennai Marina Lighthouse, Marina Beach Road, Marina Beach, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004, India
Walk ends at Light House on the Marina Beach. The view from the top of the second longest beach in the world is breadth-taking and is a fitting end to this culture walk in Chennai.
Duration: 30 minutes
Included
- Snacks - Traditional Chennai snacks
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Entry/Admission - Arulmigu Kapaleeswarar Temple
- Entry/Admission - Sri Ramakrishna Math
- Entry/Admission - San Thome Church
- Entry/Admission - Chennai Marina Lighthouse
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Features
Tourism
50%
Cultural
50%
Original
25%
Sport
20%
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