A contemporary metropolis with a clear skyline Chennai, capital of Tamil Nadu in India and located in Coromandel Coast, is a civilized, elegant and cultured city and is popularly considered as the Gateway to the South India. It was known earlier as Madras. In fact in north, the entire south Indians were termed as 'Madrasis', so much was the influence of Madras in Indian culture.

Chennai is a genuine mixture of various cultures; people from different places in India live harmoniously in Chennai, distinct features and varying viewpoints, beliefs, values and morality shaping the culture of the famous city. There is combination of cultures and ideas that make the cosmopolitan nature of Chennai.

Chennai has some charming monuments, temples, mosques and churches dating back to many centuries. It is a Tourists' paradise, with a lot of attractions and vibrant activities all around the city.

Chennai, 350-year-old retaining much of its traditional charm and heritage, is a city where the landscape of the past merges effortlessly with recent history. In Chennai, one can find, long busy sandy beaches, parks, sculptures and historic landmarks. Chennai is a vibrant, dynamic city ever growing, evolving, expanding and changing in accordance with modern period every year. Chennai has in its account some nice places to offer for shopping. In fact Chennai is a Shopper's delight. There are a lot of places and shops worth visiting.

Here traditional art forms like dance and music are the way of life and it grows trains and flourishes marvelously. Exposure in classical music mainly Carnatic, vocal as well as instrumental, and the exhibition and creativity of the imposing Bharatnatyam dance are pursued with enthusiasm. It is not a wonder if one could find a school of dance and music in almost every part of the city.