Madurantakam (40 kms) There is a famous Rama temple here and a British Collector endowed the Goddess Shrine. While he was standing at the Madurantakam Tank, fearing a breach due to floods, he had a vision of Lord Rama. This tank is one of the largest in the state.
Sriperumbudur (29 kms) This is the birthplace of Saint Ramanuja. There is a Vaishnavite temple and legend that bhoothams or spirits put them up. The name of the place is derived from this legend. There is also a memorial to the late Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi who was assassinated here.
St. Thomas Mount (60 kms) St. Thomas, one of the apostles of Jesus Christ, is said to have visited India around 52 AD. Twenty-five years later, he was martyred at a spot in the suburbs of this city. This spot has been named St. Thomas Mount. The small hill is 76 mtrs high and on it stands an old church built by the Portuguese around 1514 AD. There is an interesting relic in the Church. This is an old stone cross, which the apostle is said to have clutched in his hand while dying.
Tiruvidanthai (64 kms) The Nityakalyana Perumal Temple, more than a 1000 years old, is situated on the East Coast Road between Chennai and Mamallapuram. The beautiful deity here is Varaha Perumal, otherwise called Nitya Kalyana Perumal. The deity is believed to bestow marital bliss.
Melmaruvathur (42 kms) There is a temple dedicated to Adi Parashakthi to which people come for worship in large numbers. |
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