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Chennai: Mylapore Walk for an immersive cultural experience
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Chennai: Mylapore Walk for an immersive cultural experience

By 5 Senses Tours
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Price is £37 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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  • 2h 30m
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Overview
  • Walk will demystify the reason for so many Gods and purpose of Temple rituals
  • Visit the Shrine in San Thome Basilica to see relics of apostle St Thomas
  • Learn about revolutionary philosopher saint Ramakrishna at the universal temple
  • Marvel at the beautiful Jain Temple and the non-violent philosophy of Jainism

Activity location

    • Chennai
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Ramakrishna Mutt Rd, Alamelu Manga Puram, Sankarapuram, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004, India | Our guide will be waiting at the entrance of Ramakrishna Mutt Temple, Myapore. His/her phone number and picture will be shared a day earlier.
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Chennai: Mylapore Heritage Walking Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 16:00
Price details
£36.71 x 1 Adult£36.71

Total
Price is £36.71

What's included, what's not

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  • Not allowed: Short skirts, Shorts, Sleeveless shirts
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

We will meet you at the entrance of Ramaksirhna Mutt. During this walk we will trace Mylapore’s history back to Roman times when it used to trade pepper and fine cloth with Rome for Gold! It was occupied by the Portuguese in the 16th century and later fell into the hands of the British till India’s independence in 1947.

We start the walk at a unique monastic organisation called Ramakrishna Math, dedicated to Sri Ramakrishna the 19th century saint. Guests will get to see the universal temple, the shrine, a beautiful Mantapam, a multimedia museum and an enchanting library. They will learn about the secular preaching of this great philosopher.

Our next destination is the magnificent Kapaleeshwar temple. Built in the 7th century this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Built in Dravidian style architecture it has a towering “Gopuram”. Guests can expect a mesmerising experience of rituals and serenity inside the temple. Our guide will throw light on the logic behind the rituals.

Vasupujya Swami temple is a Shwetambara Jain temple and has an impressive architecture. The temple is dedicated to Lord Mahavira and the other 24 Tirtankaras (spiritual teachers). The temple has a spell binding ambience and adds to the religious diversity of Mylapore.

We walk to the famous San Thome Basilica, the principal church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madras and Mylapore. Built in neo gothic style it was built by the Portuguese explorers in the 16th century. It is a great place to learn about Apostle Thomas who came here 2000 years ago!

Location

Activity location

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    • Chennai
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Ramakrishna Mutt Rd, Alamelu Manga Puram, Sankarapuram, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004, India | Our guide will be waiting at the entrance of Ramakrishna Mutt Temple, Myapore. His/her phone number and picture will be shared a day earlier.
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India