Anna Memorial

Anna Memorial is a prominent memorial at Anna Square on Marina Beach in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, dedicated to C. N. Annadurai, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and founder of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. Established in 1970 at his burial site, it features a black marble platform, eternal flame, sculpted pillars and landscaped gardens. Located adjacent to the M.G.R. Memorial along the Bay of Bengal, it is a major historical landmark and visitor site.

Visitors can expect an open-air memorial complex set on the Marina Beach promenade overlooking the Bay of Bengal. The site includes a central black marble tomb platform with an eternal flame, decorative arches and pillars with Dravidian architectural elements, landscaped lawns, paved walkways and gardens. A small museum displays photographs and memorabilia related to C. N. Annadurai's life. The area is spacious, well-maintained and shared with the adjacent M.G.R. Memorial, suitable for sightseeing, photography and leisurely walks.

Dedicated to Conjeevaram Natarajan Annadurai (1909-1969), known as Perarignar Anna, founder of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu from 1967 until his death in 1969. He was buried at this site on Marina Beach in February 1969, and the memorial was inaugurated in 1970 to commemorate his contributions to Tamil Nadu politics and the Dravidian movement.

A significant symbol of Dravidian politics and Tamil cultural identity. The memorial is a site of annual tributes on Annadurai's birth and death anniversaries and is visited for remembrance of his role in promoting Tamil language and social reform. Its location on Marina Beach makes it part of Chennai's prominent memorial corridor.