Here's wishing everyone around the world a happy, prosperous, peaceful, healthy and fulfilling time in 2009!
There was Chennapattanam and then there was Madras. About 357 years later, in 1996, she became Chennai. And whatever she may be called 385 years from now, she will always remain the "Queen of the Coromandel"! Come wander around this blog. It will give you a peek into her soul!!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Vanakkam, 2009!
Raised hands, with palms joined in greeting - the traditional gesture that goes with saying 'Vanakkam' in Tamil Nadu, (or 'Namaskaram' / 'Namaste' in other parts of India). On the Marina beach, this marble representation of the greeting welcomes the sunrise every day, as it will tomorrow, too - one of the first spots of Chennai city to see the sun rising in the New Year.
Here's wishing everyone around the world a happy, prosperous, peaceful, healthy and fulfilling time in 2009!

Here's wishing everyone around the world a happy, prosperous, peaceful, healthy and fulfilling time in 2009!
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4 comments:
Indeed, I hope the new year brings you all you desire as well.
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I thought the resemblance to vanakkam was accidental.
Happy New Year.
That's a great image - the very best wishes for you and your family for the new year. Maybe 2009 will be the year I make it to India.
@ Midge: Thank you!
@ Ravindran: Not entirely... that's something new for you in the New Year! ;)
@ Ham: Thank you! Hope you do make it to India - and to Chennai. Let me know if you need any help in preparing for the trip!
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