Anna Nagar twin arches

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Anna Nagar twin arches are ornamental twin arches located in Anna Nagar, Chennai, India. It was built on 1 January 1986 to commemorate the platinum jubilee of the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu C. N. Annadurai.[1] Located at the junction of Poonamallee High Road and Anna Nagar Third Avenue, the arches are one of the most prominent landmarks in the city and serve as the entrance of the suburb of Anna Nagar from the southern side.

History

The twin arches were built in 1985[2] by the Corporation of Madras to commemorate the platinum jubilee of the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu C. N. Annadurai. Built at a cost of ₹ 1.2 million,[3] the arches were completed in 105 days[4] and were inaugurated on 1 January 1986 by former Chief Minister M. G. Ramachandran.[1] The arches were designed by sculptor Ganapathy Sthapathi, who was honoured during the inauguration of the arches.[4]

The structure

The arches measure 57 feet in height.[4]

See also

References
  1. "Anna Arch renovation work to kick-off from Wednesday". The New Indian Express. Chennai: Express Publications. 25 September 2012. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  2. Ramkumar, Pratiksha (6 May 2012). "Anna Arch to be demolished". The Times of India. Chennai: The Times Group. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  3. "Anna Arch refuses to give in". The Hindu. Chennai: Kasturi & Sons. 3 September 2012. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  4. Ramakrishnan, Deepa H. (6 September 2012). "How the Anna arches stood their ground". The Hindu. Chennai: Kasturi & Sons. Retrieved 15 August 2020.


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