Founded on 17th Nobvember, 1875 in New York, Theosophical Society is worldwide organization which spreads the message of universal brotherhood among the people. It was founded by Madame H.P.Blavatsky and Colonel H.S.Olcott. The aim behind the foundation of this society was to find the truth and finding the purpose and meaning of existence. Anyone can become its member who follows the objectives of the society. There is no distinction of race, creed, sex, religion, caste and color.

International headquarters of the society first shifted to Bombay in 1879 and then to Chennai in 1882. Located on the south banks of Adyar River, Theosophical Society in Chennai has 28 acre wooded campus. This land was known as the Huddleston Gardens and now it is the permanent headquarters of the society.

Tourism in Theosophical Society Chennai is really great idea as the campus of the society is serene and tranquil area with boundless natural beauty. Building of the society is a beautiful structure and Headquarters Hall has the theosophical motto engraved on it: "There is no Religion higher than the truth". The campus is the home to small shrines belonging to various religions including Church of St. Michael and all Angels, The Buddhist Shrine, The Zoroastrian Temple, The Sikh Shrine and others.

Theosophical Society India travel can be truly enchanting experience for nature enthusiasts. There are number of beautiful gardens and forested areas, adorning the campus of the society. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of colorful gardens such as Besant Gardens, Olcott Gardens, Blavatsky Gardens and the Damodar Gardens. The Garden of Remembrance is a very prominent and serene attraction of the society campus. At this is the spot where ashes of the important members of the society, including those of Dr. Annie Besant, are buried.
These wooded areas of the society are the heaven for migratory birds such as the pink flamingo. You can watch some exciting wildlife in their habitat which includes snakes, lizards, jackals, mongooses, wild cats, and hares. There is another interesting spot in the campus which is called “Founder’s Avenue”. It has lines of mahogany trees where trees are planted with soil and seeds brought from various countries.

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