Thirumullaivoyal
Thirumullaivoyal is a western neighbourhood of Chennai, the capital of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located in the Chennai Metropolitan Area in Thiruvallur district, 3 km (1.9 mi) from Avadi and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Ambattur O.T Bus depot. The neighbourhood is served by Thirumullaivoyal railway station and Annanur Railway Station. The region was historically part of Thondaimandalam, a region in Chola Empire during 9th century CE.
Thirumullaivayal | |
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Neighborhood | |
Thirumullaivayal Thirumullaivayal Thirumullaivayal | |
| Coordinates: 13.13183°N 80.13082°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Tiruvallur |
| Zone | Avadi |
| Metro | Chennai |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 600 062 |
| Vehicle registration | TN 13 (RTO, Ambattur) |
| Website | municipality |
The place was originally called Mullaivanam, a forest, after which the suburb is named. The history of the suburb revolves around the Masilmaninathar temple. The place is also one of the five revenue firkas under the Avadi Taluk. The place is a pilgrimage location and also houses several other religious and natural tourist destinations.