| Vivekananda Museum |
| About:The Vivekananda Museum in Chennai is also known as the Illam. It is one of the most celebrated Museums in Tamil Nadu that upholds the rich heritage of Indian Culture. The Vivekananda Museum in Chennai has a plethora of unique and exquisite elements that acts a additives to its preexisting glory.Previously, Vivekananda Museum used to be the store house of Ice that was brought from the North India. It is a general belief that at Ice House Ice did not melt for a long time. The Ice Business flourished quite well in that area but in course of time the Vivekananda found that the place would be an ideal abode for relics and antique pieces.Henceforth the building was confiscated by the Vivekananda of Chennai and ultimately it became one of the most significant Museums in Chennai. Numerous Musical Instruments are on display at the Vivekananda Museum in Chennai. They range from ancient to modern instruments. There is another important event related to the Ice House in Chennai. It is said that Swami Vivekananda delivered his lectures in the Ice House and inspired numerous people who eventually renounced absolutism and started following an ascetic path in life.The teachings of the Vedanta, Philosophy and Upanishads are well preserved in some of the rare manuscripts housed in the Chennai Vivekananda Museum . Vivekananda still acts an illuminating personality whose photographs and memoirs are kept with care and concern at the Chennai Vivekananda Museum. |
| Location info: |
| Address:Vivekananda Museum, Chennai, India. |
| District: Chennai |
| Nearest City: Chennai |
| Best time to visit: January to April |
| Climate/Weather: |
| The weather and climate of Chennai reflect the geographical location and relief of the Chennai city. Chennai lies near the thermal equator and the Sea that is why there is very less variation in seasonal temperature. For most parts of the year, the weather of Chennai is hot and humid. The hottest part of the year n Chennai and surrounding areas is late May and early June, with maximum temperatures around 38-42 °C. The coolest period is January, with minimum temperatures around 19-20 °C. Thus, for most parts of the year, the weather and climate of Chennai city remains moderate- neither too high nor too low. |
| History: |
| The story of its formation is quite interesting. In the beginning, Vivekananda Museum is used to be the warehouse for storing ice that was brought from the North India. It is a common belief that it is the best place to store ice from melting. It was later transformed into the place perfect for preserving vestiges and antiquities.Today, it is recognized as one of the most important museums in the whole of Chennai city. Plentiful musical instruments, including both of modern and ancient times, are on exhibit at the lobby of Vivekananda Museum. There is an interesting story related to the museum. According to some sources, Swami Vivekananda gave comprehensive lectures in the erstwhile Ice House and encouraged many people who finally gave up `absolutism` and mentioned austerity in the rest of their lives. In fact, the name of the museum has been conferred after him. |
| Interesting places to Visit: |
Marina Beach
The city’s Marina Beach, bordered by gardens, lies just to the South of the War Memorial. It is claimed to be the second largest in the world, about 13 kms.Covelong
For a balmy holiday, the fishing village of Covelong has an excellent stretch of beach. This lies 55 km enroute to Mamallapuram which is 60 km from Madras and is a breathtaking seaside haven ideal for a relaxing holiday.Elliots Beach (Marina beach):The Marina Beach is a beach situated along shoreline in the city of Chennai, India.It is the longest beach in India and the second longest in the worldValluvar Kottam
The ValluvarKottam, dedicated to the memory of the Tamil Saint Philosopher and poet Thiruvalluvar, is the largest auditorium in Asia. It is located at the junction of Kodampakkam High Road and Valluvar Kottam Road.National Art Gallery and Museum
Built in 1906, the Chennai National Art Gallery was originally intended to be a memorial to queen Victoria. An impressive certal dome flanked a series of smaller domes supported by pillars on each side. After independence, it became an art Gallery in 1951. It has bronze exhibits dating from 10th to 13th centuries and paintings of Rajasthani and Mughals of the 17th century. Established in 1857, the museum can justify its claim to being one of India’s best. There are large sectiors devoted to Archacology, Anthropology, Geology, Numismatics, Zoology and Botany along with comprehensive collections of arms and armour.Parathasarathy Temple
Located at Triplicane High Road is the large Sri Prthasarathy Temple. This Hindu Temple, devoted to Lord Krishna, was built in the 8th Century by Pallava King and has been ornately renovated since.Kapaleeswarar Temple
This Hindue tmeple is little more that 350 years old, is considered by Hindus to be one of the most sacred Hindu, sites in Southern Part of India |
| How to reach? |
| Nearest Railway Station:Chennai |
| Nearest Airport:Chennai |
| Road Transport:Chennai is very well connected to all the major cities in the Southern India.there are good number of buses to every cities |
| Nearest Visiting places: |
Madurai
It is one of the oldest towns in South India. This is the abode of goddess Meenakshi, the consort of Lord Sundereswarar (Shiva). Legend has it, that when a Pandya king founded the town of Madurai some thousands of years ago, Lord Shiva was present. And the nectar falling off his hair gave the town its name of Madurai or city of nectar.Tiruchirapalli
Precariously perched atop a massive outcrop of rock that rises abruptly out of the flat surrounding plain is the famous Rock Fort at Tiruchirapalli. Set in the middle of the town on the bank of the river Cauvery, is visible for miles around and it. A citadel of the Chola kings in the Sangam period (2 BC to 2 AD) the Rock Fort has had a long and chequered history.Thanjavur
Just 58 km away lies Thanjavur, once the capital of the Chola empire which is referred to as the “Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu”. Nearly a thousand years ago around the 11th century, Thanjavur was the capital of a powerful dynasty, the imperial Cholas whose empire extended beyond South India and Sri Lanka to the kingdoms of South-East Asia. The Chola kings used their wealth to encourage thearts and built innumerable temples and shrines to ornament their land.Kanchipuram:Kanchipuram,is a city and a municipality in Kanchipuram district in Tamil Nadu. It is a temple town and the headquarters of Kanchipuram district.It was called Kachi and Kachiampathi in ancient times.
Mahabalipuram:Mahabalipuram lies on the Coromandel Coast which faces the Bay of Bengal. This is an elegant place to watch which a well established sea port was during the 7th and 10th centuries of the Pallava dynasty. This was the second capital of the Pallavas who ruled Kanchipuram |
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Park Lodge Park Town
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Murudis Lodge
1, Luz Church Road, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil nadu 600004Hotel Raj Palace
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