| Chennai, formerly known as Madras is the capital of | | | | blend of foreign influence and Indian culture. |
| the great state Tamil Nadu and is one of the four | | | | People of all religions co-exist in Chennai city. Over a |
| metropolitan cities in India. This 350 year old city | | | | period of time, all religious communities have |
| grew up under the huge influence of an English | | | | developed and built their places of worship in |
| settlement of Fort Saint George and with time | | | | different parts of Chennai/Madras. Major religious |
| absorbed the surrounding towns and villages. | | | | places of worship at Chennai are temples, churches, |
| However, despite having a British influence, Chennai | | | | Mosques and Dargahs. Letâs have a quick |
| has been succesful in retaining its traditional Tamil | | | | look at different religious places of Chennai. |
| Hindu culture and have been able to provide a unique | | | | |