WORTH SHARING, Chatrapathi Shivaji's visit to chennai:
Chatrapathi Shivaji maharajah visited goddess Kali temple in chennai on 3rd october 1677 A.D. only few of them know that.
The Kalikambal temple in North Chennai is one of the historic landmarks in a prime area at the city of Chennai. Originally located near the seashore, it was relocated to its current location in Thambu Chetty Street during the British rule in 1640. Chatrapathi Shivaji is said to have stayed in the nearby Armenian Street during his visit to Chennai.
Article published by the Hindu relating chatrapathi's visit to Chennai, worth read http://www.thehindu.com/…/when-shivaji-ca…/article790562.ece
photo courtesy: Admin, Maharajah Serfoji 2 memorial hall museum, sadar mahal palace Thanjavur
Portrait at Goddess Kalikambal Temple, Chennai showing Chatrapathi Shivaji Maharaj worshipping goddess Kalikambal during his visit to Chennai (Madras) on 3rd October 1677 A.D. |
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