Friday, 30 March 2012

Besant Nagar Beach - Chennai

Besant Nagar Beach

 I have stayed in Chennai for many years but I have never been to Besant Nagar Beach; When we went to Chennai recently, there was a spare evening when I finally managed to fulfill my wish. We had initially planned to go to Ashtalakshmi temple and then go to the beach, but we got stuck in traffic and by the time we reached Besant Nagar it was close to 6 pm , so we skipped the temple and went directly to the beach. It much more cleaner than the Marina Beach and also not so crowded. The endless waves crashing on the shore has a calming effect and brings about a peaceful state of mind.

After its dark, there is a transformation in the landscape, the lights from the tiny eateries against the darkness shows off the beach in  a more flattering light. The corn cob vendors roasting the corn on fire, with sparks flying in the direction of the breeze is a captivating sight.


Sparks from Corn cob roasting 
Fire Work from Corn Cob roasting vendors