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'''Foreshore Estate''' is a neighbourhood in [[Chennai]], [[India]]. It is situated along the southern stretch of the [[Marina Beach]].
'''Foreshore Estate''' (பட்டினப்பாக்கம்)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Find link |url=https://edwardbetts.com/find_link/%25E0%25AE%25AA%25E0%25AE%259F%25E0%25AF%258D%25E0%25AE%259F%25E0%25AE%25BF%25E0%25AE%25A9%25E0%25AE%25AA%25E0%25AF%258D%25E0%25AE%25AA%25E0%25AE%25BE%25E0%25AE%2595%25E0%25AF%258D%25E0%25AE%2595%25E0%25AE%25AE%25E0%25AF%258D |access-date=2023-08-30 |website=edwardbetts.com}}</ref> is a neighbourhood in [[Chennai]], India. It is situated along the southern stretch of the [[Marina Beach]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-08-25 |title=Baywatch: A walk from Foreshore Estate to Besant Nagar |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/society/A-walk-in-the-sun/article14588917.ece |access-date=2023-08-30 |website=The Hindu |language=en-IN}}</ref> The proposed Marina Business centre commercial complex on 25&nbsp;acre land at Foreshore Estate in Chennai, is planned to develop by the State Government of Tamil Nadu.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-09-02 |title=25-acre business centre at Foreshore Estate to be a Chennai landmark |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/25-acre-business-centre-at-foreshore-estate-to-be-a-chennai-landmark/articleshow/85854021.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-08-30 |website=The Times of India}}</ref>


It is one of the primary sites in the city for the immersion of the [[Ganesh]] (Vinayaka) idols during the annual [[Ganesh Chaturthi|Ganesh festival]]. The idols are first paraded down South [[Marina Beach]] (Kamaraj Salai) before being brought to Foreshore Estate for immersion in the sea. The festival takes place in September. Some of the buses plying through Foreshore Estate are 6A, 6D, 12B, 21B, 21D, 21E, 21L, 27D, PP51, PP19, PP21 and PP66.
It is one of the primary sites in the city for the immersion of the [[Ganesh]] (Vinayaka) idols during the annual [[Ganesh Chaturthi|Ganesh festival]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-09-16 |title=Big dip: 20,000 cops to keep order as 2,300 Ganesh idols head to sea on Sunday |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/big-dip-20000-cops-to-keep-order-as-2300-ganesh-idols-head-to-sea-on-sunday/articleshow/65825751.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-08-30 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> The idols are first paraded down South [[Marina Beach]] (Kamaraj Salai) before being brought to Foreshore Estate for immersion in the sea. The festival takes place in September. Some of the buses plying through Foreshore Estate are 6A, 6D, 12B, 21B, 21D, 21E, 21L, 27D, PP51, PP19, PP21 and PP66.


==Location in context==
==Location in context==
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File:Foreshore-Ganesh.jpg|Immersion of Ganesh at Foreshore Estate
File:Foreshore-Ganesh.jpg|Immersion of Ganesh at Foreshore Estate
File:Adyar Creek at Foreshore Estate.jpg|Adyar Creek at Foreshore Estate
File:Adyar Creek at Foreshore Estate.jpg|Adyar Creek at Foreshore Estate
File:Aftermath of Cyclone Nilam - A ship pushed to shore - Foreshore Estate.jpg|Aftermath of Cyclone Nilam - A ship pushed to shore - Foreshore Estate
File:Aftermath of Cyclone Nilam - A ship pushed to shore - Foreshore Estate.jpg|Aftermath of [[Cyclone Nilam]] - A ship pushed to shore - Foreshore Estate
File:Foreshore Estate MTC bus stand.jpg|Foreshore Estate MTC bus stand.
File:Foreshore Estate MTC bus stand.jpg|Foreshore Estate MTC bus stand.
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== References ==
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== External links ==
* [https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Foreshore_Estate&params=13.0301_N_80.2771_E_type:city_region:IN-TN GeoHack - Pattinapakkam]


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{{Neighborhoods of Chennai}}
{{Chennai Topics}}
{{Chennai Topics}}


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[[Category:Coastal neighbourhoods of Chennai]]
[[Category:Coastal neighbourhoods of Chennai]]


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Foreshore Estate
neighbourhood
Sun Network Headquarters as seen from Foreshore Estate.
Sun Network Headquarters as seen from Foreshore Estate.
Foreshore Estate is located in Chennai
Foreshore Estate
Foreshore Estate
Foreshore Estate is located in Tamil Nadu
Foreshore Estate
Foreshore Estate
Foreshore Estate is located in India
Foreshore Estate
Foreshore Estate
Coordinates: 13°01′48″N 80°16′38″E / 13.0301°N 80.2771°E / 13.0301; 80.2771
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictChennai District
MetroChennai
Government
 • BodyChennai Corporation
Elevation
53 m (174 ft)
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Planning agencyCMDA
Civic agencyChennai Corporation
Websitewww.chennai.tn.nic.in

Foreshore Estate (பட்டினப்பாக்கம்)[1] is a neighbourhood in Chennai, India. It is situated along the southern stretch of the Marina Beach.[2] The proposed Marina Business centre commercial complex on 25 acre land at Foreshore Estate in Chennai, is planned to develop by the State Government of Tamil Nadu.[3]

It is one of the primary sites in the city for the immersion of the Ganesh (Vinayaka) idols during the annual Ganesh festival.[4] The idols are first paraded down South Marina Beach (Kamaraj Salai) before being brought to Foreshore Estate for immersion in the sea. The festival takes place in September. Some of the buses plying through Foreshore Estate are 6A, 6D, 12B, 21B, 21D, 21E, 21L, 27D, PP51, PP19, PP21 and PP66.

Location in context[edit | edit source]

Picture Gallery[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "Find link". edwardbetts.com. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
  2. "Baywatch: A walk from Foreshore Estate to Besant Nagar". The Hindu. 25 August 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
  3. "25-acre business centre at Foreshore Estate to be a Chennai landmark". The Times of India. 2 September 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
  4. "Big dip: 20,000 cops to keep order as 2,300 Ganesh idols head to sea on Sunday". The Times of India. 16 September 2018. Retrieved 30 August 2023.

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