Besant Nagar is one of the neighbourhood (locality) of Chennai metropolitan city, Tamil Nadu. This area is named after famous women's right activist Annie Besant.^[1]

Landmarks

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This area is known famously for the following landmarks:

Elliot's Beach
Annai Velankanni Church of Besant Nagar
Arulmigu Mahalakshmi Temple
Rajaji Bhavan Complex
Ashtalakshmi Temple
Varasiddhi Vinayagar Temple
Ratnagirishwarar Temple

References

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↑ "What are some interesting stories behind names of areas in Chennai? - Quora". www.quora.com.