Location: p24, Cenotaph Rd, Teynampet, garden section, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600018
Cafe de Paris........
Speak of wonderful cuisine, a pleasant environment, and one of Chennai City's top aesthetics.
This cafe tucked away in a corner is where a secret world of delectable flavours reveals itself.
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GeeDee Car Museum
This is a must-see for all automotive enthusiasts, since the whole museum will leave you speechless. It is on Avinashi Road in Coimbatore.
Visiting hours: Tuesday to Saturday - 9:00AM to 5:00PM.
Sunday - 10:00AM to 6:00PM.
Monday and other public holidays - Closed
G.D. Naidu, a well-known South Indian philanthropist and businessman, founded this site. He was so interested in vehicle technology and mechanics that he stripped a Rolls Royce 20 to educate students on how many bolts were used and what sort of engine was utilised. Following his death, his son G.D. Gopal continued his father's work while also keeping the current automobiles running. This establishment's only purpose was to excite and teach students about the craftsmanship and engineering marvels of 18th century cars. This location has vintage and one-of-a-kind automobiles from America, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and India, among others.
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A true Kulfi. This "Marina Nagaraj Kulfi" is well-known for how he prepares and serves it. It comprises cashews, badam, dried fruit (1 piece each), and a tile of dairy milk, which is then covered with chocolate syrup and served as many times as you desire. And it's always served in a thonnai with a hand tissue with a kind smile. It's entirely homemade, and both the flavour and the quality of the milk are really rich and delicious. It's a deal for $35 SHOW IN RUPEES
This is a must-see if you're going to Marina Beach in the evening.
It's behind the Avvaiyar statue on Marina Beach. He moves late at night to Avvai Shanmugam salai and stays open till 1:00 a.m.
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With purpose of letting everyone know about the unparalleled beauty of Tamil Nadu, which in turn can be used to harness the tourism potential of the state, we, the students of Stella Maris College, under the guidance of Mr. Sriharan Balan, Managing Director of Madura Travels Pvt Ltd , Dr.Dolly Thomas, Head of the Department of History and Tourism and B.VOC Tourism and Hospitality and Dr.Priyadarshini, faculty member of the department, have started a Social Media initiative on Instagram and Facebook under the handle @postcardsfromtn.
Through this account, we wish for those who follow us to travel through their screens to various known and unknown locations in Tamil Nadu, much like an experience of reading a postcard. Travel through history, adventure, serenity, nature, mythology and so much more, with a side of the amazing cuisine that Tamil Nadu offers through Postcards from Tamilnadu.
Our sincere thanks to Ms Cynthia Vinolin for taking the time to share about our page. We will continue to do our best in showcasing the wonders of Tamil Nadu!
Team Postcards From TamilNadu wishes you a very happy Pongal!💫🌾
Pongal is a harvest festival observed largely in Tamil Nadu, India's southernmost state, to honour the Sun God, Mother Nature, and farm animals. The event lasts four days at the start of the Thai/Tai month. Pongal is derived from the Tamil literary phrase 'Pongu,' which means 'to boil over.'
This day, also known as Surya Pongal, is considered the festival's primary day. On this day, the Sun God is worshipped and milk and jaggery are served. Kolams are ornamental floor patterns that are drawn at the entryway of every dwelling. Freshly harvested rice is cooked with milk at an auspicious moment. As the milk boils freely over the saucepan, the children and grownups joyfully chant "Pongalo Pongal." Following the Sun God's offering, the Pongal and other delicacies are served.
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Toda Embroidery Toda needlework, also known as Pukhoor (meaning "flower") by locals, is a kind of art done solely by the women of the Toda tribe in Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu. The needlework looks to be woven fabric with a beautiful quality, but it is really composed of red and black threads on a white cloth backdrop. These embroidered shawls and cloaks are worn by both men and women. Poothkuli is the name of the shawl. This embroidery can also be seen on a variety of apparel items. Toda embroidery patterns are based on thread counts, as opposed to current embroidery patterns, which are based on patterns and designs. Another quality that distinguishes this needlework is that its reverse side is also equally beautiful, with no apparent knots or dangling threads, making both sides of the embroidered fabric usable. Toda embroidery was granted GI (Geographical Indication) status in September 2013. Colors Used Specific materials and colours are used in Toda embroidery. The fabric is a loosely woven cotton textile. The cloth is often cream or off-white in tone. Red and black woollen threads are used. They are bound by these colours because of their cultural beliefs: white denotes purity and innocence, red represents youth and adolescence, and BLACK represents adulthood. Motifs Used The majority of their inspiration comes from their daily lives. Nature and anything in their surroundings, such as plants and wildlife, inspire them. The buffalo horn is a prominent motif, and buffalos are holy to the Toda people. Other typical motifs are the Sun, Moon, Stars, flowers, mountains, and so on.
Dakshina Chitra, which is located 25 kilometres from Chennai on the way to Mahabalipuram, is a must-see for everyone interested in South Indian heritage and culture. The 'Dakshina Chitra,' which means a picture of the south, is a living history museum that displays the history and culture of South Indians based on their distinct states. It is designed in the style of a hamlet and has 18 authentic homes from Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Kerala, and Karnataka. These old houses were purchased from various regions of South India, disassembled, and reconstructed by experienced artisans known as sathpatis in Dakshinachitra. Through its mission and purpose, the museum seeks to promote the cultures of South Indian states by making them more appealing and entertaining to its visitors. The Madras Craft Foundation (MCF), an NGO led by Deborah Thiagarajan, undertook this project, which opened to the public on December 14, 1996. This historical museum now has 4,220 objects and 1,00,000 photographs. Visitors may also take part in craft classes and hands-on activities. Special events are organised for urban and rural children/students to develop their understanding and appreciation of South India's cultural heritage. Local painters, artisans, and craftsmen organise craft bazaars and businesses. Furthermore, the centre organises classical dance and music performances such as Mohiniyattam, Kuchipudi, Bharatnatyam, and other folk dances. By visiting Dakshinachitra, you may learn everything there is to know about South India in just 3 hours. #dakshinachitra #dakshinachitramuseum #heritagemuseum #livingmuseum #museum #heritage #culture #southindianheritage #tamilnaduheritage #tamilnadu #india #postcardsfromtn
