Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Chennai - Atlas Obscura

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Kapaleeshwarar Temple

The painted and decorated towers of this Hindu shrine were once the tallest structures in one of the oldest cities in India.

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San Thome Basilica

This Gothic-style church is reputedly built atop the remains of one of Jesus's apostles.

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Ramanujan Museum

One-room museum dedicated to India's most enigmatic mathematician.

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Atlas Obscura Trips

Northern India’s Colorful Cities, Villages, and Celebrations

Oct 23—Nov 3, 2019

Visit towering forts and palaces, explore local villages, experience Diwali with an Indian family, wander centuries-old ruins, learn to cook in a family home, and witness the sunrise over the Taj Mahal and the River Ganges on this immersive tour of Delhi, Rajasthan, and Varanasi.

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