Anna Square is a great monument of worship to a famous leader of the state of Tamil Nadu, Late Chief Minister of the state Dr. C.N. Annadurai. This place is placed at a distance from the busy life of the city. However, numerous visitors keep visiting the place on a daily basis. It is situated close to northern brink of a wonderful hideout, the Marina Beach located in Chennai. The resting place of Annadurai, this monument has mortal remains of the late chief minister, who is known for his contribution to the state as a person who serves with utmost dedication and honesty.

The minister was able to create an amazing impact on the people and hence, they began to call him Anna, which means elder brother. He was known to be extremely down to earth and this is the reason that Anna Square was set up for people to pay their homage to one of the favourite leaders.

History

This famous set up is located at the Marina Beach and it was built in the honor of the famous Dravidian leader Arinzar Annadurai. His cremation was done here in 1969. This memorial is located amidst a lush green park.

Architecture

When you enter Anna Square, you will be welcomed by an arch and this will be in the shape of the elephant husk. It is situated across an area of 510 hectares and the memorial is featured with a safari park, museum, animal house and aquarium. Overall, the place can be considered a wonderful weekend getaway for the family and it is featured with the best aquariums and parks so that the kids will be entertained.

Attractions in Anna Square

• This beautiful monument is known to be constructed in the way of a graceful ornamented park.
• The entrance Square is something worth a mention as it is in the form of an arch that is featured with the twin husk of elephants and this converges towards each other. It is greatly conceptualized and will definitely attract the visitors towards it.
• The grave is located in between the beautiful park and the place is something great to be visited to have a view of the beautiful architecture.

How to Reach

By Air

The nearest airport located in Chennai is the Chennai International Airport and you can easily reach this place from the airport as you would have direct access to the cabs and taxis.

By Train

The city is also connected by train with all major towns of the southern part of India.

By Road

This place is known to be easily accessible through the public transport and hence, reaching though the buses or cabs will not be a problem.