Ashok Nagar, Chennai

Name: Ashok Nagar
Address: Chennai, India

#142 among attractions in Chennai

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Ashok Nagar is a residential locality situated at the southern part of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It was established in 1964. At the heart of this colony, stands the Ashok Pillar. This four lion head stump, resembles the one erected by king Ashoka during the 3rd century BCE at Sanchi. ()

Coordinates: 13°2'6"N, 80°12'34"E

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Saidapet (Kodambakkam South)Chennai India

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Ashok Nagar – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Vadapalani Andavar Temple, Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal Temple, Kamakshi Amman Temple, Kothandaramaswami Temple.

1 miN
Temple
Vadapalani Andavar Temple, Chennai
27 min walk • Vadapalani Andavar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Muruga. It is located in Vadapalani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It was renovated in the 1920s and a Rajagopuram was built during that time. The temple has grown in popularity, which is believed to be in part due to the patronage of cinema stars.
0.7 miSE
Temple
Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal Temple, Chennai
18 min walk • Sri Prasanna Venkata Narasimha Perumal is a Hindu temple in Saidapet, Chennai, in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is dedicated to Venkateswara, an incarnation of the Hindu deity Vishnu.
1.2 miSE
Temple
Kamakshi Amman Temple, Chennai
31 min walk • Saidapet Kamakshi Amman Temple is a Hindu temple in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Located in Chetty Street in the neighbourhood of Saidapet, the temple is administered by the Vishwakarma community. The presiding deity is the goddess Kamakshi.
1.7 miSW
Temple
Kothandaramaswami Temple, Chennai
45 min walk • Kothandaramaswami Temple is a Hindu temple located at Nandambakkam, a suburb of Chennai, India. Dedicated to Rama, the spot is associated with the legendary sage Bhrigu.
0.6 miW
Memorial
MGR Nagar, Chennai
15 min walk • M.G.R. Nagar is a neighbourhood located in Chennai, India. The area is known for its busy vegetable market and fish market.
1.2 miSE
Temple
Karaneeswarar Temple, Chennai
30 min walk • Karaneeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple located in the neighborhood of Saidapet in Chennai, India. It is dedicated to Shiva. This is an ancient Temple presently managed by the HR & CE department of the Government of Tamil Nadu. The Goddess is known as "Swarnambika".
1 miN
Neighbourhood
Vadapalani, Chennai
27 min walk • Vadapalani is a neighbourhood in the city of Chennai in Tamil Nadu, India. It is known for its film studios and the Vadapalani Andavar Temple, which is an important pilgrimage centre.
1.4 miSE
Neighbourhood
Saidapet, Chennai
36 min walk • Saidapet, also known as Saidai, is a neighbourhood in Chennai, India, situated in the northern banks of the Adyar River and serves as an entry point to Central Chennai.
1.4 miNE
Neighbourhood
Kodambakkam, Ambattur
36 min walk • Kodambakkam is a business and residential neighbourhood in Central Chennai formerly Madras, Tamil Nadu, India. The neighbourhood is served by Kodambakkam railway station of the Chennai Suburban Railway Network.
1.5 miNE
Neighbourhood
United India Colony, Ambattur
39 min walk • United India Colony is a sub-division of Kodambakkam, Chennai, India. United India Colony is a planned residential area and is a relatively greener locality in Chennai. Liberty Theater is the most famous landmark in United India Colony. Its one of the well known movie theaters in Chennai.
1.4 miSE
Street
China Bazaar Road, Chennai
35 min walk • China Bazaar Road, officially Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Road, is one of the main thoroughfares of the commercial centre of George Town in Chennai, India. The road connects Rajaji Salai in the east with Wall Tax Road in the west.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ashok Nagar?

Nearby attractions include MGR Nagar, Chennai (15 min walk), Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal Temple, Chennai (18 min walk), K. K. Nagar, Ambattur (20 min walk), Nesapakkam, Ambattur (20 min walk).

How to get to Ashok Nagar by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ashok Nagar:

Metro

Ashok Nagar • Lines: 2 (3 min walk)
Vadapalani • Lines: 2 (29 min walk)

Bus

Ashok Pillar • Lines: D70, Route M70 (5 min walk)
KK Nagar MTC Terminus (7 min walk)

Train

Saidapet (32 min walk)