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Theosophical Society Adyar

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Overview

260 riverside acres of world-faith shrines and one of the world's largest banyan trees — the global headquarters of the Theosophists since 1882.

Why visit: Chennai's most serene campus and its 450-year great banyan.

Things to do
  • ›Adyar banyan
  • ›All-faith shrines
  • ›Estuary birdlife
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Travel Information

Best time

Nov–Feb

Entry fee

Free

Hours

8:30–10 AM, 2–4 PM (closed Sun)

Est. budget

Free–₹100

Duration

1–2 hrs

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