The Kapaleeswarar temple is famous for being the site of a miracle when Saint Gnanasambandar sang to resurrect a dead girl. This miracles sculpturally represented in the shrine of the saint in front of the temple flagma
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San Thome Basilica
The San Thome Basilica, on the Main Beach Road at the southern end of Marina derives its name from St Thomas, the apostle of Christ who came to Chennai in 52 AD. He was martyred in 78 AD, just outside the city at a spot now referred to as the St. Thomas Mount. Built in the 16th century by the Portuguese, the church was rebuilt as a cathedral and in 1896 and made a basilica, which contains the mortal remains of the saint. The cathedral spires that soar up the citys skyline encapsulate the history of Christian faith in Chennai. The central hall with its stained glass panes has 14 wooden plaques depicting scenes from the last days of Christ. In the cathedral is a 3 ft. high statue of Virgin Mary, which was brought from Portugal in 1543.
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THOUSAND LIGHTS MOSQUE
It is referred to as the Thousand Lights Mosque because of the legend that over one thousand lamps had to be used to light up the Assembly Hall which stood at this same spot.
This multi-domed mosque, with sayings from the Holy Koran painted on its walls, comes alive during the annual Moharram.
