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1. This beach is known as ‘Bessei’ among locals. One of its most notable landmarks is the Schmidt Memorial, which is dedicated to a Dutch sailor who lost his life while saving a drowning fellow. Which beach are we talking about?
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Explore Chennai's rich cultural heritage in 'City Quest!' Identify landmarks, historical figures, and sacred sites that define this vibrant city.

2. Goddess Parvati has been depicted as a peacock and is shown worshipping the lingam in this temple. As you enter the temple you see a sculpture which has an interesting story behind it. It is believed that Saint Gnanasambandar sung and brought a dead girl back to life.  Name this temple. (Hint: Bronze carvings of 63 Shaivaite saints are carried around this temple in procession during the Aruvathumoovar festival.)
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3. The IIT, Madras was started during his stint as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. In 1963, he suggested a “Plan” to Pandit Nehru. He proposed that all senior Congress leaders resign from their ministerial posts to take up organizational work. His memorial house stands in T. Nagar. Identify this politician.
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4. The city of Mumbai originally consisted of seven islands. Cola
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This beach is known as ‘Bessei’ among locals. One of its most...
Goddess Parvati has been depicted as a peacock and is shown...
The IIT, Madras was started during his stint as the Chief Minister of...
The city of Mumbai originally consisted of seven islands. Cola
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