1.Museum Theater where films are screened periodically
2.Entrance to the museum complex
3.Tippu Sultans Cannon used in the Battle of Srirangapattinam in 1799. In the 4th Anglo Mysore War the combined forces of the British East India Company and theNizam of Hyderabad defeated Tipu and he was killed on 4 May 1799, defending the fort of Seringapatam( now known as Srirangapattinam). For more details see here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tippu_Sultan
4.Cannon taken at the fall of Tranquebar in 1845. Tranquebar was founded by the Danish East India Company & sold to the British in 1845. Tranquebar's present name is Tharangampadi. You can get more details here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tharangambadi
5.Cannon taken by Draper at Manila in 1762. More details at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Manila_%281762%29
More pics from the glorious collection at the museum will follow in a series !
excellent post........
ReplyDeletenice pics with great informations!!!
regards...
It is going to be an interesting series. I had visited this place during my school days. It used to be very dirty. Now, looks very clean and well-kept. Thank You, Ramakrishnan Sir!
ReplyDeleteInteresting pics. I had to google Chennia, India to find its location.
ReplyDeleteI went last year. It is sad that the display of sculptures is pathetic. There is some improvement in some halls where the brass statues are in glass cases and the halls are air conditioned. But there is no description of exhibits. The guard was smoking. For some reason they prevent photography in our museums. It is a shame because the exhibits there are antique pieces and are amazing.
ReplyDeleteNice information and wonderful captures .... These cannons are really graceful ....
ReplyDelete@Radha: Yes I agree that some of the displays are slip shod and there is room for improvement especially the area of stone sculptures.The bronzes display however is beautiful & exhilarating. Overall it is a rich collection of our heritage.
ReplyDelete@Radha: No problem with photography now. They charge a hefty Rs.250/- for the camera though. The room where large idols of Hindu,Jain & Buddhist Gods/Monks are displayed was closed for renovation/air conditioning when I visited. Believe they will reopen again after some minister comes and inaugurates the same ! So I will have to visit again to see/photograph these.
ReplyDeletethe cannons are neat, but i really like the statues and decor on the museum entrance. :)
ReplyDeleteimpressive and informative!
ReplyDeletebeautiful images!
Have visited a couple of times long long ago with kids.But mueseum is one place where one should go alone and be prepared to spend time poring at each exhibit in each section without hurrying to complete all in one day.It is then its full treasure would manifest itself.Brought nostalgic memories.Looking forward to your succeeding posts
ReplyDeleteIt is very interesting information with your great photos! The cannons are very neat. They have been well taken care!!
ReplyDeleteHave a good day.
Redrose,Tomoko.
Beautiful pics! The cannons are nicely captured.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the pics, I have never been there.
Have a nice day:)
Good collection. I had been to Chennai few times for Visa but never visited anything other than consulate office. Will definitely visit this museum some time.
ReplyDeleteNice Cannon. It would be great if the museum people took some effort to preserving and promoting it though.
ReplyDeleteinteresting post with photos and information
ReplyDeleteexpecting more...
thanks for sharing...
Great cannons, beautiful decorations and sculptures on the outside of the museum, looking forward to seeing more pictures!
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Love the architectural structures and designs of the building however I not so sure about the symbolism of war. Makes me wonder why keep the keepsake, what’s the significant behind it.
As usual thanks for the peek into your world.
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Beautiful. I'm actually sad I wasn't even able to see that when I stayed at Egmore. :)
ReplyDeletewe visited this museum during our chennai trip last year but my pics aren't as good as yours :(
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of the museum. May be I will visit this next time in Chennai.
ReplyDeleteYou have stolen the show. My own photographs are in the waiting. You could have rung me up and we both could have visited and shared. The exhibits at the museum are one of the best in the country.
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