Freemasons Hall

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Freemason’s Hall, 87, Ethiraj Salai, Egmore, Chennai. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Freemason’s Hall stands as an elegant architectural monument in the Egmore region of Chennai. Freemasonry is the largest fraternal order that exists in the world. Freemasons Hall is a two-storey structure which can accommodate about 200 people at a time. The building is supported by four massive pillars. Italian tiles and marbles are used to furnish the interiors of Freemasons Hall. The dinner hall of Freemasons Hall can accommodate 150 people and the individual rooms can house 60 people at a time. The main hall of Freemasons Hall has clerestory windows which are at a height of 12 feet from the floor. The inner walls of Freemasons Hall are decorated with Masonic emblems. Freemasons Hall can be easily accessed from any part of the city of Chennai. The Hall was recently refurbished to regain its lustre, which has made it one among the prime attractions of Chennai.

Freemasons Hall

HistoryEdit

Freemasons Hall, exhibiting a Greek style of architecture, was built to act as a military lodge for British soldiers. It was constructed as per the climatic conditions of the region. It is well ventilated to receive fresh air and light. The society (free masons) is believed to have its origins in the European continent, somewhat during the 17th century A.D. The fraternity is responsible for the establishment of Masonic homes, schools, orphanages and providing aids in other forms to its constituent members. Towards the end of the 20th century the nature of the society was essentially an educational one and aimed to teach the moral philosophy of life.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

9.00 AM – 6.00 PM

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Best Season to VisitEdit

November to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 Hours

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Nandhe ; Hotel Kanchi, 28, Ethiraj Salai, In Hotel Kanchi, Egmore. ; Ph/M – 91-44-28271100;+91-9841072009;+91-9841072009 ; Food Serve – South Indian, North Indian.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis (locally called “call-taxis” since they must be pre-arranged) are available by phone. Since there are so many listed in thr phone book already and they are mostly reliable we don’t list any. They can be ordered air-conditioned and have digital fare meters, although time-based hire is also possible with some companies. Most companies charge a minimum fare of Indian rupee 100/-(Non-AC)/150/-(AC), which is for 4km (2.4 mile) and for every subsequent kilometre they charge Indian rupee 12/- or 13/-.

Bus : One of Asia’s largest bus stations is in Chennai, the CMBT. There are seven different state owned corporations which drive buses to and from various destinations within South India. There are hourly buses for places like Tirupati, Pondicherry, Coimbatore, Tirunelveli etc. Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) buses ply throughout the city accessing areas which are not accessed by the suburban trains. These are Government-run and extremely cheap. Chennai has few major termini from where the majority of the buses ply towards the rest of the city. Normally Bus Fare in MTC range from Indian rupee 4 – Indian rupee 50.

Train : Chennai Central (code MAS) and Chennai Egmore (code MS) are the two main long distance train stations. There are daily trains from Chennai to Bengaluru, Mumbai, Coimbatore, Delhi, Cochin, Hyderabad Kolkata and most of the big cities of India. The Egmore station covers most of the places in Tamil Nadu and a few important places outside it. The long trains to Egmore stop at Tambaram and some at Perambur. These two stations serve the suburban areas of Chennai. Prepaid taxis, cabs auto rickshaws are available for hire just outside the station.

Air : The third busiest airport of India is the Chennai International Airport which is located at a distance of 7 km from the main city. Both, international and domestic flights land at different terminals: the international flights arrive at the Anna Terminal whereas the domestic flights at Kamaraj Terminal. These two terminals are located at a distance of only 150 metres from each other. Both the terminals are well connected to the major cities of India and the world, respectively. Within a few rupees you can reach the city, but if you have rather bulky luggage look for other options like the pre-paid taxi booth.

Others : Auto-rickshaw/Tuk-tuk drivers in Chennai do not use meters; some try to overcharge and often drive rashly, but that’s part of the fun of being in Chennai. Share autos have emerged in the recent years as an alternative mode of transport in Chennai. There are four wheelers known as meter taxis, which don’t have a meter and are not taxis. They supplement the existing bus services and sometimes operate on routes based on Must See demand.

Things to CarryEdit

The backpack must contain water bottles and juices. Hats, scarves, sun- screen lotion, umbrellas and sun glasses are a must, when traveling in the city.
Carrying medicines for fever, dysentery and diarrhea is advisable.
Camera and video-cam are the must carry things.

Safety / WarningEdit

Keep your valuables safely tucked against your body and avoid flashing money in public .
Before purchasing any product confirm the price from local people.