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Anna Square

The beautiful evergreen garden welcome's you to the late chief minister Anna durai was buried at the Anna Square, which is at the northern end of the Marina Beach.

It is located in the centre of a beautiful park, the entrance to which is a spectacular contemporary-style arch in the shape of twin converging elephant tusks.

Dr. C.N. Annadurai former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, was affectionately called by the masses as Anna meaning the elder brother. Anna Square today is a hallowed place for the people of Tamil Nadu and the tomb is flanked by an imposing memorial pillar and eternal flame.

Location

It is situated in the northern end of the Marina Beach.





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