Pondy Bazaar

Pondy Bazaar is a major shopping street and pedestrian plaza in Thyagaraya Nagar (T. Nagar), central Chennai, Tamil Nadu. One of the city's oldest and busiest commercial hubs, it is known for retail shops, street vendors and eateries. Redeveloped as a pedestrian-friendly plaza with wide footpaths, seating and landscaping, it offers clothing, footwear, accessories and South Indian street food, attracting shoppers and visitors throughout the year.

Visitors can expect a long, bustling commercial street with a dedicated pedestrian plaza featuring wide paved footpaths, benches, landscaping and street lighting. Both sides are lined with textile and garment shops, footwear and accessory stores, jewellery shops, street vendors and food stalls. The area is crowded, especially in the evenings, with opportunities for shopping, street-food tasting and walking along the vehicle-restricted plaza section near Panagal Park.

Developed as part of the planned Thyagaraya Nagar (T. Nagar) township in the 1920s after the draining of the Long Tank. Originally named Soundarapandian Bazaar after Justice Party leader W.P.A. Soundarapandian Nadar, it was colloquially shortened to Pondy Bazaar and evolved into Chennai's principal retail commercial street.

A central shopping and social hub for Chennai residents, representing the city's street-shopping culture for silk sarees, jewellery and South Indian fashion. Especially vibrant during festivals such as Pongal and Diwali when shops are decorated and streets are crowded with shoppers.