Anna Square, Chennai

Anna Square - it's a well-known landmark of Chennai, which attracts hundreds of visitors every day. Its proximity to Marina beach is an advantage.

Anna Square is the memorial, which houses the tomb of the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu state C.N.Annadurai, affectionately called "Anna" by people of Tamil Nadu. He was the one who brought an end to Congress party rule in the state, and he was the first non-Congress Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. All the Dravidian parties of Tamil Nadu (AIADMK, DMK, MDMK, etc.) consider him as their God Father.

The entrance structure resembles an elephant's tusks, and there are statues of two great Tamil Poets, Kambar and Ilango, at the entrance. The memorial is vast in area and has a well-maintained lavish park. It also houses a hall, where all the photographs related to Anna are displayed. You can also find some materials such as pens,
spectacles, etc., which Anna used in this exhibition. The small tomb at Anna Square has a pillar-like structure along with an eternal flame.

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