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Location
: Near Besant Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Attractions : Velanganni Church And Ashtalakshmi Temple
Located in Besant
Nagar, Chennai, Elliot's beach is the preferred destination for those
with a clean atmosphere in mind. Following the road along the coast down
south from Marina one will come to Elliot's beach where one can spend a
few hours relaxing.
This beach is
lined with fast food joints, small stores, and a few shrines. It is a
popular hangout for the younger generation these days. Four decades ago,
Elliot's beach was the favourite haunt of foreigners seeking a secluded
beach to sun bathe at.
PRIME
ATTRACTIONS
At the end of
this beach are situated the Velanganni Church and the Ashtalakshmi
temple.
Velanganni
Church: Though the church is much smaller than the original one at
Velanganni it attracts its own share of pilgrims.
Ashtalakshmi
Temple: The Ashtalakshmi temple dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi (also spelt
as Laxmi) looks quite different from the usual South Indian temples as
it is a modern tier construction, not even 20 years old.
HOW TO GET
THERE
Air: Chennai has
an airport with both domestic and international terminals. Regular
flights connect Chennai with the major cities within the country and
also with international ones.
Rail: Chennai is
well connected by rail with the important towns and cities within and
beyond the state.
Road: State
transport buses and private buses connect Chennai with the major towns
and cities within the country. For local transportation local trains,
city buses, auto rickshaws and taxis are available.
WHERE TO STAY
Being a capital
city of the state, Chennai is well equipped with various kinds of
accommodation options, varying from economic class to luxurious ones..
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