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'''Thirumazhisai''' is a western suburb of [[Chennai]], [[India]]. It is located in [[Thiruvallur district]] of [[Tamil Nadu]]. Located on the way to Thiruvallur, the neighbourhood is situated at a distance of 28 km from the city's [[Kilometre zero|kilometer zero]]. The nearest railway station is at [[Thiruninravur]], which is 13 km away.
'''Thirumazhisai''' is a town in [[Thiruvallur district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]].
'''Thirumazhisai''' is on the way to Thiruvallur district.


The neighbourhood is the birthplace of [[Thirumalisai Alvar]], one of the 12 [[Vaishnavite]] poet-saints of the [[Bhakti era]].<ref>{{cite book|title=Bulletin of the Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture
== How to reach ==
|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=aQc_Xi0J8M0C&dq=parasakthi&pg=PA195|volume=49|year=1998|pages=535–538|last=Ramakrishna Mission|publisher=The Institute|isbn = 9780670083282}}</ref>
1.From chennai take the punthamalli high road.<br />
2. After you see Motel highway on the left hand side take the immediate right.
(Note: be cautious as this is a major bangalore highway and acciedent prone segments)<br />
3. After making a right go for 500 yards.<br />
4. You see the Jagannatha temple gopuram on the left hand side.<br />

==Demographics==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]]<ref>{{GR|India}}</ref>, Thirumazhisai had a population of 16,286. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Thirumazhisai has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 71%, and female literacy is 57%. In Thirumazhisai, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

==Places of worship==
Thirumazhisai is a ''punniya sthalam'' [holy place] and has a lot of temples. To list a few of the temples

1. [[Thirumazhisai Aazhwar]] temple :Also known as Jagannatha Perumal temple. One of the twelve Alvars of Vaishnavism was born in Thirumazhisai hence was called as Tirumazhisai-aazhvaar. Aazhwar has also sung in Parthasarathy swami temple which is in Triplicane, Chennai.

On January 30th 2010 Thirumazhisai Aazhwar in Parthasarathy swami temple is provided with Kavasam and Kreedam. Three people contributed to get this task done for the Thirumazhisai Aazhwar.

Mr. Srinivasan (Thirumazhisai)

Mr. Sudarsanam (Thirumazhisai)

Mr. Ramanujam (Triplicane)

The above people are Trustees of Komalaammal Charities.


2. Othandeeswar temple : A shiva temple ''kai thanda pran'' [devotee who gave his hand]. It is told that this temple was build at this site as Lord Shiva showed himself here to the devotee(A King) who cut off his hand when he accidentally used his sword to cut the climbers on the ''Lingam'' to pave way

3. Veetirundha Perumal temple: This is also one of the main temple in Thirumazhisai. It is very close to Jagannathar temple. Hardly 10 minutes walk. In this temple there is a Hanuman sannidhi. He is called as the Doctor's Doctor. People who visit Jagannatha Perumal please dont miss to go to this temple and get the blessings of lord veetirundha perumal and lord hanuman.


==Landmarks==
* [[Jagannatha Perumal temple]] also known as Thirumazhisai Alwar temple.
* [[Othandeeswarar temple]]: A Shiva temple
==References==
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Latest revision as of 18:34, 7 November 2024

Thirumazhisai
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Thirumazhisai is located in Chennai
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Thirumazhisai (Chennai)
Thirumazhisai is located in Tamil Nadu
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Thirumazhisai
Thirumazhisai (Tamil Nadu)
Thirumazhisai is located in India
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Thirumazhisai (India)
Coordinates: 13°03′09″N 80°03′37″E / 13.052500°N 80.060300°E / 13.052500; 80.060300
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictThiruvallur
MetroChennai
Area
 • Total
6 km2 (2 sq mi)
Elevation
54 m (177 ft)
Population
 (2011)[2]
 • Total
19,733
 • Density3,300/km2 (8,500/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
600 124
Vehicle registrationTN 12 (RTO, Poonamallee)

Thirumazhisai is a western suburb of Chennai, India. It is located in Thiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu. Located on the way to Thiruvallur, the neighbourhood is situated at a distance of 28 km from the city's kilometer zero. The nearest railway station is at Thiruninravur, which is 13 km away.

The neighbourhood is the birthplace of Thirumalisai Alvar, one of the 12 Vaishnavite poet-saints of the Bhakti era.[3]

Landmarks

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References

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  1. ^ https://www.townpanchayat.in/thirumazhisai
  2. ^ https://www.townpanchayat.in/thirumazhisai
  3. ^ Ramakrishna Mission (1998). Bulletin of the Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture. Vol. 49. The Institute. pp. 535–538. ISBN 9780670083282.