Madras to Chennai: District Overview – History, Heritage, and Future
Introduction Chennai—formerly Madras—is the capital of Tamil Nadu and a gateway to South India. Set on the Coromandel Coast along the Bay of Bengal, the city blends deep antiquity, colonial legacies, and modern industry. It is a cultural capital for Carnatic music and Bharatanatyam, a national hub for automobiles, IT, health care, and finance, and …