Originally a village developed for weavers, with streets laid out without any social distinction, the planning of Chintadripet was ahead of its time. It played a vital role in East India Company's trade in cloth and thrived under the support and encouragement of the Britishers.
Beyond that, Chintadripet was home to individuals and communities who have shaped the locality and its development.
Today, Chintadripet is popular for its fish market, its fascinating history lost in the past.
The remnants of its bygone era can be found in the old houses, age-old markets, traditional businesses, educational and religious institutions, and its residents.
Come join us on this exploration and discover stories of vision, perseverance, legacy, tradition, and philanthropy.
Come discover Chintadripet!
Date of the walk: 01st October 2022, Saturday
Time of the walk: 06:30 am - 08:30 am
Meeting point: Aadhi Vinayagar Temple, Nainiappan Street
If you're interested in attending the walk, DM us for the registration link! In case of any queries, please feel free to get in touch with us.
This October, come join us as we embark on journeys of discovery and exploration, uncovering fascinating stories of the city's historical pockets.
Do save the dates and join us as we walk through the city's enchanting historic enclaves and engage in conversations about history, architecture, heritage, planning, culture, heritage awareness, and conservation.
We look forward to seeing you!
In case you would like a customised, private heritage walk, please write to us at mail@madrasinherited.in
The registration for each of the walks will open on Mondays prior to the date of the walk.
This company has made clocks for the Royapettah Clock Tower, Anna University, and Spencer’s Plaza to name a few. For this #TriviaThursday, can you tell us which company is this?
In 1906, Haji Mirza Abdul Gani Namazi, whose family had come to Madras from Iran, began a small watch shop called the South India Watch Company. When it didn't take off the way they had expected, well-wishers suggested changing the name to something more Indian-
- upon which in 1909, #GaniandSons began its journey. In the year 1924, they earned the first feather in their cap when they were appointed Distributors for Westend & Longines watches of Switzerland, making wholesale business an important activity of the firm.
துர்காபாய் தேஷ்முக் இந்திய சுதந்திரப் போராளி, வழக்கறிஞர், சமூக தொழிலாளி மற்றும் அரசியல்வாதி. அவர் இந்திய அரசியலமைப்பு சபையின் உறுப்பினராகவும், இந்திய திட்டக் குழுவின் உறுப்பினராகவும் இருந்தார்.
பெண்கள் விடுவிப்புக்கான பொதுநல ஆர்வலராகவும்,1937ல் ஆந்திர மகளிர் சபையை (ஆந்திர மகளிர் மாநாடு) துவங்கிவைத்தார். அவர் மத்திய சமூக நல வாரியத்தின் நிறுவனர் தலைவராகவும் இருந்தார்.
Durgabai Deshmukh was an Indian freedom fighter, lawyer, social worker and politician. She was a Member of the Constituent Assembly of India and a member of the Planning Commission of India.
Why: One would wonder what the deal with a simple dish as the buttermilk was.
We would say it's the taste and the loyal customer base. The buttermilk here is loaded with cut raw mangoes (maanga) and boondi, and the taste is heavenly! According to 'The Hindu', the curd for this buttermilk comes from a dairy farm in Walajabad.
It arrives at 04:00 am and around 50 litres of buttermilk is made at 04:00 pm every day. Their USP? They operate only during the late hours of the night! The crowds, both families and friends, that gather to have Chetta's Buttermilk is an experience by itself!
Can you identify which ecologically rich college campus this photo belongs to for today's #TriviaThursday?
Photo credits: Wikimedia Commons | Tshrinivasan
Yes, it's the #MadrasChristianCollege! The campus was originally formed as part of the Selaiyur Reserve Forest and the vegetation is of true scrub jungle that comes under Tropical Dry Evergreen Forest with tremendous species diversity of flora and fauna.
The 365-acre campus is also home to a lot of threatened plant species. There are about 9 different species of mammals, 25 species of birds, 13 species of butterflies, 11 species of reptiles, 1 species of mites, 4 species of beetles and 3 species of spiders are found on the campus
This is a screengrab of the song “Enakku Oru Girlfriend” from the movie #Boys, which was released in 2003. Can you identify the building that has been featured in this scene?
It is #SpencerPlaza on Mount Road, widely considered to be India’s first modern mall
While people in Bombay and Delhi were yet to experience mall culture, it was Madras that trumped them and became home to not only the first mall in India but also one of the biggest in -
South Asia when it opened in 1985. Spencer Plaza, the bright and imposing structure on Chennai’s arterial Mount Road (Anna Salai), is still one of the city’s most popular landmarks.
While the mall itself opened up only in 1985, the history of this venue predates it by more than-