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Archaeological Survey of India, Chennai Circle

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  • Clive's Building, Fort St.George
  • Rajagiri Gingee Fort & Krishnagiri Fort
  • Shore Temple & Arjuna's Penance   & Five Rathas
  • Brihadisvara Temple, Thanjavur & Brihadisvara Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram
  • Airavatesvara Temple, Darasuram & Muvar Koil, Kodumbalur
  • Tirumalai Nayak Palace, Srivillputhur & Fort, Vellore 

CAMPAIGN ON REGISTRATION OF ANTIQUITIES - 13.09.2019 TO 28.09.2019FOR DETAILS PLEASE CLICK HERE

ASI,CHENNAI CIRCLE - SWATCHHTA PAKHWADA - 16.09.2019 TO 30.09.2019

PERMISSION FOR FILMING OPERATION/STILL PHOTOGRAPHY(WITH STAND)/SKETCHINGPLEASE CLICK HERE

FINAL NOTIFICATION WITH REGARD TO EXISTING/NEW TICKETTED MONUMENTS

Welcome to Archaeological Survey of India, Chennai Circle

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India was established in the year 1861. It is the premier institution in India concentrating on archaeological researches, explorations, excavations and protection and preservation of monuments and sites of national importance. The functions of ASI are as per the provisions of [1] Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958, [2] Rules, 1959 and [3] Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment and Validation) Act, 2010. The ASI regulates the export trade of non-antiquities through the provisions of [1] Antiquities and Art Treasure Act, 1972 and [2] Rules, 1973.

Chennai Circle, formerly called Southern Circle covering the whole area of the then Madras Presidency was established in the year 1881.

The national monuments under the jurisdiction of Chennai Circle in the State of Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry belong to the dynasties of Cholas, Pandyas, Pallavas, Mutharayars, Nayakas, Arcot Nawabs, British, Dutch etc.

Arjuna's Penance, Mamallapuram

Rock-cut Cave, Mahendravadi

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Recent Updates

  • 23rd February, 2012This site was launched by Dr. K.Rosaiah, H.E.the Governor of Tamil Nadu

  • 16th September, 2021 ShriM. Kalimuthu, Suptdg. Archaeologist has taken over charge of Chennai Circle, Chennai.

    Excavation at Vadakkupattu Village Phase-1 conducted by Shri M.Kalimuthu,Suptdg. Archaeologist in 2022-2023

  • G20 Delegates Visit To Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram in February 2023

  • APRIL-2019FINAL NOTIFICATION WITH REGARD TO EXISTING/NEW TICKETTED MONUMENTS - PLEASE SEE HOME PAGE

 

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