Thiruneermalai | |
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 Thiruneermalai | |
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| Coordinates:12°54′40″N80°06′13″E / 12.911126°N 80.103636°E /12.911126; 80.103636 | |
| Country |  India |
| State |  Tamil Nadu |
| Metro | Chennai Metropolitan Area |
| District | Chengalpattu |
| City | Tambaram |
| Government | |
| • MP | T.R. Baalu (DMK) |
| • MLA | I. Karunanithi (DMK) |
| • Corporation Commissioner | R. AlagumeenaIAS |
| • Mayor | K. Vasanthakumari (DMK) |
| • Deputy Mayor | G. Kamaraj (DMK) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| • Additional official | English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PINs | 600132 |
| Law enforcement agency | Tambaram City Police |
| Urban planning agency | Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority |
Thiruneermalai is a neighborhood in the city ofChennaiTambaram, situated within theChennai Metropolitan Area,Tamil Nadu,India.
Originally a town panchayat inChengalpattu district, Thiruneermalai is now a part of Pammal Zone underTambaram Municipal Corporation.[2] Thiruneermalai is known for theThiruneermalai temple complex, consisting of the Ranganatha and Thiruneermalai Neervanna Perumal Temples. Thiruneermalai area is one of the 163 notified areas (megalithic sites) in Tamil Nadu.[3]
As of the2001 Census of India,[4] 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 the population is under 14 years of age.
Thiruneermalai is a famous temple town located inChennai City, Tamil Nadu, India. The town is well-known for the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Ranganatha, a form of Lord Vishnu. It is an important pilgrimage site in Tamil Nadu, particularly for followers of Vaishnavism.
Here are a few key highlights of Thiruneermalai:
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple: This temple is the main attraction in Thiruneermalai and is a major shrine dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is one of the 108 Divya Desams (sacred shrines of Vishnu) and is located on a hill, providing visitors with beautiful views of the surrounding area.
History: The temple's history dates back over a thousand years, with significant contributions from various Tamil kings, including the Chola dynasty.
Festivals: The temple hosts numerous festivals, the most important being the Vaikuntha Ekadasi and Rama Navami festivals, which draw large crowds of devotees.
Significance: The name "Thiruneermalai" translates to "Sacred Hill of Water" (Neer = Water, Malai = Hill), possibly referring to the temple’s association with the ancient practice of water rituals and the presence of springs in the area.