Tirusulam

Tirusulam
Tirusuram
sathurvethimangalam
neighbourhood
Tirusoolanathar temple at Tiruslam
Tirusulam
Coordinates: 12°58′49″N 80°09′56″E / 12.98015°N 80.16566°E / 12.98015; 80.16566Coordinates: 12°58′49″N 80°09′56″E / 12.98015°N 80.16566°E / 12.98015; 80.16566
Country India
State Tamil Nadu
Metro Chennai
Languages
 • Official Tamil
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
Pincode(s) 600 043
Area code(s) +91-44
Vehicle registration TN-22

Tirusulam is a Locality in Chennai Metropolitan city India. For administrative purposes, it is a census town in Chennai city. The Chennai International Airport is located opposite to Tirusulam at Meenambakkam . Chennai International Airport (IATA: MAA, ICAO: VOMM) is the primary airport serving the southern Indian metropolis of Chennai. The airport is the regional headquarters of the Airports Authority of India for south India comprising the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka & Kerala and the union territories of Puducherry & Lakshadweep.[5]


There is also a railway station here (opposite the airport) with a convenient pedestrian subway that connects the station and the airport. The neighbourhood is served by Tirusulam railway station. There is a Metro Train Station that will see trains connecting the Airport with Chennai Central and will also serve the Tirusulam suburban Railway Station.Also there is a tower testing station here.

History

Tirusulam was known as "Tirusuram" and also known as "Sathurvethimangalam" it has its origin in the Tiruppurasundari Tirusoolanathar temple which is believed to have been constructed in the 10th to 11th century AD by Kulothunga I, The walls of the temple have inscriptions from the Chola period, and Pandiya kingdom,which denotes by the temple inscription The temple has big historical mysteries behind the walls. There is a story of a hiding place for precious metals and jewelry beneath the earth, where a secret path is said to exist. Kulothunga I is said to have hidden treasures somewhere here, instead of inside the temple. There exists a subway under the temple that connects the temple to the nearby hills known as "Panchapandava's Hills", where the king had his palace.

In march 2018 there is four member volunteer team tirusulam illamkalaiyar found a temple water tank near thirusoolanathar temple, which was filled with drainage water and dirty sands, they sacrifice their valuable time, energy and money to clean the tank, they removed around 5 lack litres of drainage water and dirty sands surprisingly they found a beautiful temple water tank. Further they started cleaning towards 30 feet down, they found an amazing well inside with a wonderful water to drink. There is another surprise is that there is a well inside thirusoolanathar temple there is water connection between the well and the temple water tank.

Tirusulam is in Kancheepuram District. Census Figures: 36,580 pop. [2018] Approximately, The Tirusulam Hills have been witness to the shooting of many Tamil movies and TV soap operas. Some of the movies that have been filmed here are "Bhairavi", "Oor Kaavalan", "Indu Poi Naalai Vaa", "Gentleman" , "Theeradha Vilayattu Pillai"and "Sethu". Also a central governments tower testing centre on the hill.

The Chennai International and Domestic Airport is in Tirusulam. You can get a clear and full view of the Airport from atop the Tirusulam hills.

Geography

Tirusulam hill

This is the tallest hill in e city and has many places of worship. There is a Mosque at the top of the hill. On one side of the hill, there is a "Murugan Temple" - a temple to the Hindu God, Murugan. On another side of the hill is a Church.

Religion

Tirusoolanathar Temple is the most famous temple in the locality beautifully located amidst of 4 hills denoting 4 Vedas. It was re-built recently and Maha-Kumbabhisegam conducted successfully. Tirusulam has 8 temples on its 4 sides, known as Santhiyamman Kovil (Located in the Airport), Periya palayathu Amman Kovil, Thirusulanayagi Kovil(samy Nagar), Mukkaniyamman Kovil, Pachaiyamman Kovil, Karumariamman kovil(Siva sakthi Nagar), Good friend church(Ganapathy Avenue) Vempuliyamman Kovil(YADAVALL STERT) VERY FOMOUS TEMPLE IN THIRUSULAM THANDUMARI AMMAN TEMPLE and Thulkathamman Kovil ,"SRI VISHWARUBA VEKKALIAMMAN TEMPLE"- which is very special here 62 feet statue is located and surrounded by nature and best religious spot in thirusulam . St. Antony's Church is the biggest church in the locality.

Tirusulam market

Tirusulam has a very big market (earlier called Pallavaram Sandhai). It has hundreds of shops and roadside vendors, that have been in operation for more than 218 years. It opens only on Friday (Its commenly known as "Friday Sandhai". As it is near the Chennai International Airport, it is possible to find almost anything in the market, from vegetables to house hold articles, electrical and electronic gadgets, books, dresses, potted plants, flowers, tools, knives, etc.

Tirusulam Lakes

There are many small lakes with large amounts of water. Because of these lakes, Tirusulam town has never experienced scarcity of water. Due to the presence of the lakes and mountains, life is healthy and natural.

Transport

Tirusulam, besides having Chennai's only airport, is well connected to the city of Chennai by public surface transport comprising the famous electric train service that was built during British rule. Tirusulam is located in the Beach-Tambaram-Chengalpattu suburban railway line. The Grand Southern Trunk Road (GST) that connects various south Indian cities to Chennai passes through this town. Buses to Tambaram, Beach, T Nagar, High Court, Avadi and some other important landmarks in Chennai city are available at regular intervals from Tirusulam.

Since Chennai International Airport is located here in Tirusulam, the electric train service and the metropolitan bus service help to connect all parts of the city to the airport. The metro line and the Railway Minister's announcement of the possibility of a railway junction in 5 years (like Egmore and Tambaram), all are set to make this town the biggest transportation hub in Chennai.

Demographics

Tirusulam has a population of 36,580 approximately as on 2018.

Tirusulam has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 65%, and female literacy is 70%.

See also

References

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