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Island Grounds (Theevu Thidal)
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AddressIsland Grounds, Anna Salai, Park Town, Chennai 600003
Getting thereChennai Fort (suburban and MRTS) and Government Estate (Blue Line) are the nearest stations, each roughly 1 km away; most visitors take a bus or auto
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About Island Grounds (Theevu Thidal)
Island Grounds, Theevu Thidal in Tamil, is a large open space on a river island in the Cooum, created in the early nineteenth century at the point where Anna Salai begins. It is best known for the India Tourist and Industrial Fair, the 'trade fair' that the Tamil Nadu government has run here since 1975, usually between January and March, with state-department pavilions, rides and food stalls. The ground also takes circuses, consumer exhibitions, political rallies and large concerts, and it stood in for the Chennai Book Fair in 2016. In 2024 the roads around the island formed the Chennai Formula Racing Circuit, which hosted night rounds of the F4 Indian Championship and the Indian Racing League.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Island Grounds trade fair?
The India Tourist and Industrial Fair, run by the Tamil Nadu government at Island Grounds since 1975, usually from around January to March. Dates are announced each year.
Where exactly is Island Grounds?
On the river island in the Cooum at the northern end of Anna Salai, in Park Town, between Fort St. George and Chintadripet.
How do I get to Island Grounds?
By bus along Anna Salai, or by train to Chennai Fort or metro to Government Estate, each about 1 km away, followed by a short auto ride.
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