The city of Chennai (Madras) is the capital of Tamil Nadu State. It is situated on the Bay of Bengal shores in the eastern part of India. This is the fourth largest city in India, which is famous as a center of South Indian culture. It is also renowned for its architecture, cultural heritage, and stunning sandy beaches. Lifestyle in Chennai is slow, and it seems less chaotic than in the northern cities of India. The main attractions here are St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica, as well as the Kapaleeshwarar Temple, a fantastic monument of Tamil architecture with stunning sculptures. The holy places of the world's major religions are found in the vast garden of The International Theosophical Center. Collywood, the Tamil film center is based here. It produces about 300 movies a year.
