Ayanavaram
Ayanpuram, or Ayanavaram, is one of the many localities of Chennai and is located in Central Chennai about 8 kilometres from the city center. The Konnur High Road, one of the important connecting roads in Chennai runs through Ayanavaram.Ayanavaram is one of the peripheral commercial Areas of Chennai. Ayanpuram is the original name. Ayan means Brahma. When Lord Muruga admonished Brahma and took over the creation, it is believed that Brahma prayed to Shiva and got his job back. It is believed that Brahma worshipped Shiva here. It is in recognition of that Ayanpuram is named. (It was also called Brahmapuri).
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| Coordinates: 13.1°N 80.233°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Chennai District |
| Metro | Chennai |
| Government | |
| • Body | Chennai Corporation |
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| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 600 023 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-01 |
| Planning agency | CMDA |
| Civic agency | Chennai Corporation |
| Website | www |
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