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Thiruvallikeni known as Triplicane, is one of the oldest neighbourhoods of Chennai, India. It is situated on the Bay of Bengal coast and about 0.6 km (0.37 mi) from Fort St George. The average elevation of the neighbourhood is 14 metres above sea level. [1]
Vivekananda House (known as Vivekanandar Illam in Tamil), an important landmark in Chennai is associated with the Sri Ramakrishna Math since 1897 when Swami Vivekananda stayed here for nine days after his triumphant return from the West.
Away from the steel and glass Chennai, Triplicane is one of the localities that represents the most vibrant memories of Madras we have left. It is a collage of cultures, architectural styles and heritage of Indian communities who built it over many centuries.
A glorious shrine of Lord Vishnu situated in Thiruvallikeni or Triplicane is one of the oldest and most important shrines of the city. The presiding deity appears with a moustache and doesn’t hold any weapon. He is generally seen with his discuss in all his temples.
Thiruvallikeni known as Triplicane, is one of the oldest neighbourhoods of Chennai, India. It is situated on the Bay of Bengal coast and about 0.6 km (0.37 mi) from Fort St George. The average elevation of the neighbourhood is 14 metres above sea level.
Sri Parthasarathy Temple is located in Triplicane, Tamil Nadu. It is one of the 108 Divya desam temples. It is believed that this temple was a resting place for all pilgrims travelling from Tirupati on auspicious occasions such as the solar and lunar eclipse since 5000 years.
Triplicane is one of the oldest localities of Chennai which was initially named Thiruvallikeni. The neighbourhood is a known tourist hub of Chennai with many known tourist spots like Parthasarathy Temple, Marina Beach, Vivekananda house, and many more.
