42-665: Thiruneermalai is a neighborhood in the city of Tambaram , situated within the Chennai Metropolitan Area , Tamil Nadu , India . Originally a town panchayat in Chengalpattu district , Thiruneermalai is now a part of Pammal Zone under Tambaram Municipal Corporation . Thiruneermalai is known for the Thiruneermalai temple complex , consisting of the Ranganatha and Thiruneermalai Neervanna Perumal Temples. Thiruneermalai area
84-440: A tropical savanna climate with a dry winter . Tambaram lies on the thermal equator and is also coastal, which prevents extreme variation in seasonal temperature. For most of the year, the weather is hot and humid . The hottest part of the year is late May and early June, known locally as Agni Nakshatram ("fiery star") or as Kathiri Veyyil , with maximum temperatures around 38–42 °C (100–108 °F ). The coolest part of
126-577: A cantonment at Pallavaram, supplementary to the one at St. Thomas Mount . A wireless station was established in the early years of the 20th century. The Madras Aerodrome was opened at Pallavaram in 1929. In the 1951 census, Tambaram was classified as a Town Panchayat for the first time. In 1964, Tambaram Town Panchayat was incorporated as a Grade III Municipality by annexing the Village Panchayats of Pulikoradu, Kadapperi, Tambaram, Irumbliyur, and Selaiyur. Due to rapid development and growth of
168-625: A few interstate trains. The Chennai Suburban Railway is a commuter rail system in the Chennai Metropolitan Area , operated by the Indian Railways . Every day, 160 train services are operated between Chennai Beach and Tambaram, 70 between Tambaram and Chengalpet and 16 between Tambaram and Kancheepuram. The City is served by the South Line of Chennai Suburban Railway which runs between Chennai Beach to Chengalpattu . The South Line connects Tambaram with seven major interchange stations out of
210-403: Is a special economic zone located on GST Road , six kilometres (3.7 mi) south of Chennai International Airport . It is one of the seven export processing zones in the country set up by the central government. It was established in 1984 to promote foreign direct investment , enhance foreign exchange earnings, and create greater employment opportunities in the region. The zone is under
252-625: Is a separate south-facing garbhagriha for the Dhenupureeswarar's Consort Goddess Dhenukambal adjacent to the main garbhagriha. The temple is one of the 163 megalithic sites in the state of Tamil Nadu. The temple has been declared a monument of national importance under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (amendment and validation) 2010 Act. The temple has been conserved and restored by Archaeological Survey of India . The Tambaram Railway Station serves as one of
294-472: Is about 800 years old and has a big pond on the western side of the temple. This Tamil Nadu temple is called as Agastheeswarar temple as Agasthiyar is said to have worshipped Shiva here on his return from Himalayas, the Amman is called as Anandavalli. Pallavaram Railway station is the nearest railhead. The temple enshrines Agastheeswarar as the presiding deity along with his divine consort Anandavalli. The sanctum of
336-553: Is governed by the Tambaram City Municipal Corporation , which was established on November 3, 2021. The executive authority is vested in Corporation Commissioner . The council of Tambaram City Municipal Corporation consists of elected councillors from each ward. The council is presided over by the mayor who is indirectly elected by the councillors. The mayor is the head of the city government, but
378-587: Is located in the area of Madambakkam and it was built during the reign of Parantaka Chola II (r. 962–980 CE). The garbhagriha , which is Sanskrit equivalent of sanctum sanctorum , houses the primary deity Dhenupureeswara in linga form. The main garbhagriha is apsidal in shape and this is a characteristic feature of Shiva Temples built during Chola Period . This type of garbhagriha are known as gajaprishta vimana , where "gajaprishta" literally means "back of an elephant" in Samskrit . This type of vimana here
420-419: Is more than sufficient share-autos (general auto converted into share-auto) operating for commute. 52 and 60G for Parry's route, M1P for Thiruvanmiyur via Velachery and M52, M52B, 52S S81 (Small bus) etc. for Chromepet route operating. 52 G from Gowl bazaar to Broadway and Guduvancherry run through Polichalur border. The previous AIADMK regime (2001–06) government had allotted 2,000 acres of land free for
462-468: Is one of the 163 notified areas ( megalithic sites) in Tamil Nadu. As of the 2001 Census of India , Thiruneermalai had a population of 19,019. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Thiruneermalai has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 74%. Many of the people have college degrees. In Thiruneermalai, 11% of
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#1732934027399504-461: Is the oldest mosque since 1984. It is popularly called "Masjid-e-Munawar". It is located near Pozhichalur Water Tank. There are many schools like Sri Sarada Eashwar Vidya Mandir, Marya Nivas. Public transportation is in a developing state. Only two buses for the Parry's route are operating, but buses for Chromepet route operate frequently. One can get a bus to reach Pallavaram once in 5 minutes, and there
546-619: Is the short, convenient, modern name for what was once called Pugazh Chola Nalloor (meaning Famous town of the Chola Kingdom , in Tamil ). This town was created in the 9th century CE by the Cholas, who gave the town its most recognisable landmark, the Agastheeswarar Temple. Till 1997 'Thaangal' (kuttai/a small pond) was one of the important spots in this village; It homed the migratory birds during
588-408: Is very close to Pozhichalur within distance of 3 km. As of 2011 India census , Pozhichalur had a population of 21,906. Males constitute 50.4% of the population and females 49.5%. Pozhichalur has an average literacy rate of 80.4%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 73%. In Pozhichalur, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. Pozhichalur
630-573: The 2011 Census of India conducted by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner , Tambaram had a population of 722,982, with 364,012 being male and 358,970 being female. The 2021 population estimates project the population of Tambaram at 960,887. When established, Tambaram City Municipal Corporation was estimated to earn ₹ 3 billion in revenue approximately through local bodies connected to it. Madras Export Processing Zone (MEPZ)
672-621: The Geological Survey of India (GSI), discovered a hand axe belonging to the Lower Palaeolithic Age at Pallavaram (Pallavapuram). Since then, several Stone Age artefacts have been discovered. Most of these artefacts are currently lodged in the Egmore museum . The oldest locality in the city, Pallavapuram, existed during the reign of Pallava king Mahendravarman I (600–630 CE). The Pallavas have left titles in early Pallava script at
714-724: The Indian state of Tamil Nadu . It is a suburb of Chennai and is located close to the Chennai Airport at Tirusulam on its south west side. It lies on the south banks of the Adyar River . Agasteeswarar Temple, which is called North Thirunallaru, is situated there. The neighborhood is served by Pallavaram Railway Station of the Chennai Suburban Railway Network . Pozhichalur will be part of Tambaram City Municipal Corporation . The Chennai Metro railway station at Airport
756-841: The State Government of Tamil Nadu revealed its plans of reforming the Greater Chennai City Police and setting up two new commissionerates in Tambaram and Avadi. The new Police Commissionerates in Tambaram was formally inaugurated by the chief minister M. K. Stalin on 1 January 2022. The Tambaram police commissionerate functions with two police districts—Tambaram and Pallikaranai, comprising 20 police stations. For ease of administration, Somangalam and Manimangalam police stations from Kancheepuram district along with Otteri, Guduvanchery, Maraimalai Nagar, Thalambur and Kelambakkam police stations from Chengalpattu district have been attached to
798-523: The 13th century when the word 'Taamapuram' was inscribed on the walls around the sanctum sanctorum at Marundeeswarar temple in Tirukachur village, near Chengalpattu. The oldest locality in the city is Pallavapuram which is considered one of the oldest inhabited places in South Asia. Pallavapuram is most commonly known today as Pallavaram . On 13 May 1863, Robert Bruce Foote , a British geologist with
840-675: The Bay of Bengal sometimes hit Tambaram. The highest annual rainfall recorded is 2,570 mm (101 in) in 2005 for IMD Nungambakkam. The most prevailing winds in Tambaram is the Southwesterly between the end of May to end of September and the Northeasterly during the rest of the year. Some of the notable lakes in and around the suburb are Chitlapakkam Lake , Pallavaram Lake (locally known as Periya eri), Thiruneermalai Lake, Thirupananthal Lake, Peerkankaranai Lake, and Perungalathur Lake. Tambaram
882-517: The Lord faces east and that of his consort faces south. Though Agastheeswarar Temple doesn't match to the grandeur of the ancient Chola temples, the architecture style denotes that the temple belongs to 12th century. The style of construction with the Gaja-Brashta-Vimana (resembling the shape of an elephant's behind) and the stone inscription stands as a testimony to this fact. Most noteworthy feature of
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#1732934027399924-660: The St.Thomas Mount panchayat union were held. As a result, the 15 village panchayats were excluded from the Government order issued by the State Government of Tamil Nadu on 11 September 2021. The five municipalities— Anakaputhur , Pallavaram , Pammal , Sembakkam and Tambaram, and five town panchayats— Chitlapakkam , Madambakkam , Perungaluthur , Peerkangaranai and Tiruneermalai , were incorporated as Tambaram City, with Tambaram City Municipal Corporation as governing body. After
966-671: The Tambaram City Municipal Corporation was made by Minister for Municipal Administration K. N. Nehru in the state Assembly, on 24 August 2021 by merging five municipalities, five town panchayats and fifteen village panchayats. Following a supreme court ruling to conduct rural local body elections by October 2021, the village panchayats elections for Pozhichalur , Cowl Bazaar , Tirusulam , Moovarasampattu , Kovilambakkam , Nanmangalam , Medavakkam , Vengaivasal , Perumbakkam , Sithalapakkam , Ottiyambakkam , Madurambakkam , Agaramthen , Thiruvancheri , Mudichur of
1008-501: The Tambaram Police Commissionerate. The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) is the nodal agency responsible for planning and development of Tambaram. It is responsible for all the three Municipal Corporation in the Chennai Metropolitan Area — Tambaram City Municipal Corporation , Avadi Municipal Corporation , Greater Chennai Corporation and Kancheepuram City Municipal Corporation . According to
1050-711: The administrative control of the Ministry of Commerce and Industries and caters to the needs of units within the SEZ, in addition to monitoring the functions of 100-percent export-oriented units (EOUs) located in Tamil Nadu , Pondicherry , and Andaman & Nicobar Islands . The zone is headed by a development commissioner. Spread over an area of 265 acres (109 hectares), MEPZ SEZ is a multi-product zone housing 117 functional units. In addition, another 27 units are under various stages of implementation. The zone employs over 26,000 people. In
1092-512: The cave temple in Pallavaram neighbourhood, which dates back to 600 CE. The remains of a cave shrine constructed by the Pallava ruler have been found at Asthana-E-Moula Ali Dargah. During the reign of Later Cholas , from ninth to twelfth century CE, the region was called Churathur Nadu. Churathur Nadu was named after Thiruchuram, the present-day Trisulam . The Churathur Nadu extended from Tambaram in
1134-445: The chariot procession starts with three chariots of St Michael, St Joseph and Pozhichalur Punitha Arokia Annai. At the end of chariots possession Eucharist Blessing the lowering of the flag happens on the same day to mark the end of the festival. Landmark: Near Polichalur Bus Terminus Pozhichalur Mosque is dedicated to Muslim Brothers of the localities. The mosque has attracted many devotees in and around Pozhichalur and Pammal . It
1176-430: The council. The opposition is led by All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam which holds 9 seats in the council. The current mayor is Vasanthakumari Kamalakannan, who assumed the position on 4 March 2022. The current deputy mayor is G Kamaraj, who assumed the position on 4 March 2022. When Tambaram City Municipal Corporation was established on 3 November 2021, it consisted of 70 wards under 5 zones. In September 2021,
1218-660: The eight in Chennai Suburban Railway Network. The longest circular train in India runs through Tambaram, connecting the City with Chennai Beach , Egmore , Chengalpattu , Kanchipuram , Takkolam , Arakkonam Junction , Tiruvallur , Avadi , Ambattur , Vyasarpadi Jeeva , Washermanpet and Royapuram . Pozhichalur Pozhichalur (also commonly spelled as Polichalur ) is a census town in Chennai metropolitan city in
1260-511: The four primary terminals of the Indian Railways in the Chennai Metropolitan Area . The other three terminals are Chennai Central , Chennai Egmore , Chennai Beach . The inter-state railway service is provided by Southern Railway of Indian Railways. The inter-city railway service is provided by Chennai Suburban Railway operated by Indian Railways. Similar to Chennai Egmore Station , Tambaram Railway Station provides access to destinations primarily within Tamil Nadu; however, it also handles
1302-494: The manufacturing front, there are 110 SME units in the zone. MEPZ's manufacturing sector employs nearly 20,000 people. IT companies housed in the zone include Cognizant Technology Solutions , Computer Sciences Corporation, CSS and HTC Global Services among others. About 50 container trucks arrive at and leave the zone every day. Dhenupureeswarar Temple is also known as Dhenupurisvara, and Thiripureeswarar temple. These names are colloquial name of Hindu deity Shiva . The temple
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1344-569: The population is under 14 years of age. Tambaram Tambaram is a city located within the Chennai Metropolitan Area in the Indian State of Tamil Nadu . The city is governed by Tambaram City Municipal Corporation . Tambaram is an ancient town referred to as Taamapuram in an inscription of the 13th century. The word was inscribed on the walls around the sanctum sanctorum at Marundeeswarar temple in Tirukachur village, near Chengalpattu . The earliest mention of Tambaram dates back to
1386-545: The rainy seasons; encroachment led to its disappearance. Of late Pozhichalur has become popular for cinema shooting; some scenes for films 'Vettaikaran','Villu', 'Penn Singam', 'Aezhaam Arivu','3','Maaya','Mampattiyan','Komban','AAA'...etc. have been shot in a place called Indraesan Garden located close to the Adyar river. Pozhichalur Agastheeswarar Temple (Vada Thirunallaaru, Saneeswarar Temple only one temple in North Tamil Nadu)
1428-513: The role is largely ceremonial as executive powers are vested in the corporation commissioner. The office of the mayor combines a functional role of chairing the city government meeting as well as a ceremonial role associated with being the First Citizen of the city. Deputy mayor is appointed by the mayor for a five-year term. At the present, the corporation is governed by Secular Progressive Alliance which collectively holds 54 out of 70 seats in
1470-436: The shrine every year. Pozhichalur Punitha Annai Church is dedicated to Mother Mary of Velankanni and well known called as "Pozhichalur Punitha Arokia Annai" or "Our Lady of Health - Pozhichalur". The church has attracted many din and around Pozhichalur, Pammal, Pallavaram and also from other parts of Chennai. The church is renowned for many miracles especially for married couple who is expecting for their child. The church
1512-471: The shrine is that the temple has a shrine dedicated to Lord Sani; the shrine of Sani is considered to be next to that of Thirunallar. Traditionally, all the temples visited by Sage Agastya are known as Agastheeswaram. It is said that the temple was visited by Sage Agastya; hence the name Agastheeswarar Temple. Mahashivaratri, Karthikai Deepam, Sani Peyarchi and Guru Peyarchi are the major festivals celebrated amid much pomp and splendour. Thousands of devotees visit
1554-630: The south to Adambakkam and Alandur in the north. The region included the areas of Pammal, Pallavaram, and Thiruneermalai. During the Carnatic wars in the late 17th century, the city was an entrenchment camp for the British East India Company . During the 17th century, Pallavaram neighborhood of the city remained dependent upon the Portuguese colony of San Thome . Later, the British established
1596-533: The tenure of existing village panchayats ends in 2024, the proposed village panchayats may get annexed into corporation limits, and may accordingly be converted into urban wards. Agaramthen, Medavakkam, Kovilambakkam, Cowl Bazaar, Mudichur, Urapakkam, Vandalur, Vengadamangalam, Perumbakkam, Nanmangalam, Pozhichalur, Tirusulam, Ottiyambakkam, Thiruvanchery, Vengaivasal, Madurapakkam, Moovarasampattu and Sithalapakkam village panchayats are expected to be annexed to Tambaram Corporation from January 2025. Tambaram features
1638-709: The town commercially and residentially, the Municipality was classified as a 'Selection Grade Municipality'. The extent of the municipality was 20.72 km (8.00 sq mi). The revenue villages under this municipality are Pulikoradu, Kadapperi, Tambaram, Irumbliyur, and Selaiyur. The number of households is 26,333, the number of notified slums is 17 and the number of unnotified slums is 7. The Tambaram range comprises forest lands in Nanmangalam, Madurapakkam, Tambaram, Pulikoradu, Kumili, Vandalur, Onnamancherry, Erumaiyur, Vattampakkam and Vadakupattu. In 2009, Tambaram taluk
1680-462: The year is January, with minimum temperatures around 18–20 °C (64–68 °F). The lowest temperature recorded is 15.8 °C (60.4 °F) and highest 45 °C (113 °F)(30 May 2003) both being recorded at the observatory at IMD Numgambakkam. The average annual rainfall is about 1,400 mm (55 in). The city gets most of its seasonal rainfall from the north-east monsoon winds, from mid-September to mid-December. Cyclones in
1722-557: Was run by Fathers of Precious Blood Missionaries. The parish comprised nearly 450 families and came under the Diocese of Chingleput. Pozhichalur Punitha Arokia Annai festival is celebrated every year from 29 August to 8 September. On 29 August a flag hoisting ceremony marks the beginning of the festival. Novena Mass is conducted in Tamil at 6.30 pm every day in the evening during the festival season along with rosary and novena prayers. On 8 September,
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1764-419: Was trifurcated into Tambaram, Sholinganallur and Alandur taluks. Clubbing all the three taluks, a new revenue division with Tambaram as headquarters was formed. The increasing population and rapid urbanisation increased the need for town planning, improved administration structure and human resource planning. These demands drove the creation of Tambaram City Municipal Corporation. The announcement to establish
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