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Colorful glass bangles and pretty henna. Bangle shops that sell colorful bangles to match the colors in your sarees!!! 
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T Nagar

4/5(45 area reviews)

T Nagar is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Pondy Bazaar and Thirumalai Thirupathi Devasthanam while you're in town.

T Nagar
Valluvar Kottam - Monument to remember Thiruvalluvar

Nungambakkam

3.5/5(26 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the cafes and monuments in Nungambakkam. You might want to make time for a stop at Valluvar Kottam or SDAT Tennis Stadium.

Nungambakkam
Armenian Church featuring a city and street scenes

Central Chennai

4/5(61 area reviews)

The churches and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Central Chennai. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and Madras High Court are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Washermanpet Metro Station or Mannadi Metro Station to get around the larger area.

Central Chennai
Chennai which includes religious aspects

Guindy

4/5(42 area reviews)

An important commercial hub, Guindy boasts landmarks like Guindy National Park and Snake Park. Well-connected by road, train, and metro, it's just 10 km from the airport.

Guindy
St. Andrew\'s Kirk featuring a church or cathedral and heritage elements

Egmore

3/5(13 area reviews)

Important residential area with a rich cultural scene, Egmore boasts institutions like the Government Museum and National Art Gallery. Well-connected by MTC buses and trains, it offers various hotel options and shopping plazas.

Egmore
Kala Nikethan is a store that sells beautiful salwars and designer sarees. I love love this black one with colorful brocade and a colorful dupatta. And I love pink too! #colormecrazy #colorsplash 
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Anna Nagar

3/5(4 area reviews)

Enjoy morning strolls at Anna Nagar Tower Park, explore sights like Anna Arch and Chinthamani, and indulge in diverse dining options on 2nd Avenue. With multiple metro stations, getting around is a breeze.

Anna Nagar

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