Vivekanandar Illam
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Vivekanandar Illam, earlier known as Ice House or Castle Kernan, is a historical building in Chennai, India. It was constructed in 1842 by Frederic Tudor. Indian Saint Swami Vivekananda stayed in the building when he visited Chennai in 1897, and it was later renamed in his honor. It is currently maintained by Ramakrishna Math and houses an exhibition on the life of Vivekananda.
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Vivekanandar Illam | |
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Former names | Ice House |
General information | |
Status | In use |
Type | Museum |
Location | Triplicane, Chennai |
Town or city | Chennai |
Country | India |
Coordinates | 13°02′57″N 80°16′49″E |
Current tenants | Ramakrishna Mission |
Topped-out | 1842 |
Owner | Government of Tamil Nadu |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 2 |
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