Indian tourism

Here on this soil ancient and modern India meet. The beat of the merge could be heard always from its heart when you confront with its vivacity and diversity as a city. The age old Dravidian pulse has never gone astray for this vibrant land.Chennai formerly known as Madras is the capital of the southern state of Tamil Nadu in India. It is the country’s fourth largest city. It is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. This 367 year old has the 2nd longest seashore in the world. It’s a rambling and busy, yet a conservative city with deep traditions and culture that are yet to give way to the growing foreign influence here. Chennai’s culture replicate its diverse population. The city has earned reputation for its classical dance shows and elegant temples. Every year in the month of December, Chennai holds a five-week long Music Season celebrating the 1927 opening of the Madras Music Academy. It features performances (kutcheries) of traditional Carnatic Music by hundreds of famous artists in and around the city. Chennai has become a hub fo rBharatanatyam, a classical dance form that originated in Tamil Nadu. Kalakshetra, on the beach in the south of the city, has become a important performing center for Bharatanatyam.