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Kishkinta

Coordinates: 12°56′21″N 80°04′40″E / 12.93914°N 80.07785°E / 12.93914; 80.07785
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Kishkinta
LocationChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates12°56′21″N 80°04′40″E / 12.93914°N 80.07785°E / 12.93914; 80.07785
StatusDefunct
OpenedAugust 1995 (1995-08)

12°56′21″N 80°04′40″E / 12.93914°N 80.07785°E / 12.93914; 80.07785

Train in Kiskinta

Kishkinta was a theme park located in Chennai, India. It was founded by Navodaya Appachan, the owner of Navodaya Studio. The park spread across 120 acres of vast area with a scenic landscape, bushes, fountains, decorations and designs. Along with these, the park had various entertainment places of Wave pools, water rides, roller coasters, toy trains etc. especially for children who visit for picnics. It was named after the fabled simian kingdom in the epic – Ramayana. As of 2016, it is currently closed.

Controversies

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Due to lack of proficient engineers for inspection and analysis, Kishkinta ride quality checks were done by amateurs and for weight test labourers were forced to participate. One such incident resulted in the death of a young labourer.[1][2]

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References

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  1. ^ "Kishkinta theme park accident: Workers wanted to get off, but no one listened". indianexpress.com. 13 May 2016. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
  2. ^ "Caught on camera: Giant Wheel collapses in Chennai theme park". Deccan Chronicle. 13 May 2016. Retrieved 21 March 2018.