An equestrian statue of Sir Thomas Munro, popularly known as "His Stirrupless Majesty", is located on the island.

[1] The Madras Gymkhana Club and Pallavan Illam, the headquarters of the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC), Chennai are also located here.

Anna Salai, one of the arterial roads of Chennai, originates on this island, running mostly in the southwest direction towards the south.

[2] Since 1975, the annual India Tourist and Industrial Fair, popularly known to the locals as the trade fair, is conducted on this island by the state government during the months of January to March.

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