Elliot’s Beach

Elliot’s BeachFollowing the road along the coast down southward from the Marina one reach the Elliot’s beach. This long stretch of the coastline has the Velankanni church at one end. Built on similar lines to the church in Nagapattinam this church too attracts a large number of pilgrims. The Ashtalakshmi temple, which houses different forms of Goddess Lakshmi is another favourite place for devotees and tourists. Kalakshetra Foundation In Thiruvanmiyur, beyond Elliots Beach is the Kalakshetra Foundation or the Temple of Art. Rukmani Devi Arundale founded it in 1936. The purpose of this center was to train, encourage and revive interest in Bharatanatyam, the classical dance form of Tamil Nadu. Ph: 24911844. Birla Planetarium The Birla Planetarium, at Kotturpuram, is situated between Adyar and Guindy, is the most modern planetarium in the country. It houses a fully computerised projector that depicts the heavens on a hemispherical dome. The Planetarium presents to the public and students audiovisual programmes on various themes in astronomy. Adjoining the planetarium is the Periyar Sceince and Technology Museum, which is of interest to students and other science enthusiasts. Timing : 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Programme	Entry Fees	Phone
English Programme : 10.45 a.m.,1.15 p.m.and 3.45 p.m. Tamil Programme : 12.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m.	Adult :Rs. 20.00 Child : Rs. 10.00	24915250.