Thiruneermalai

This article is about the neighbourhood named Thiruneermalai. For the temple complex in Thiruneermalai, see Thiruneermalai (temple complex).

Thiruneermalai is a neighborhood in the city of Chennai Tambaram, situated within the Chennai Metropolitan Area, Tamil Nadu, India.

Thiruneermalai
Neighbourhood
Thiruneermalai
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Coordinates: 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. Alagumeena IAS
• Mayor	K. Vasanthakumari (DMK)
• Deputy Mayor	G. Kamaraj (DMK)
Languages [1]
• 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

Originally a town panchayat in Chengalpattu district, Thiruneermalai is now a part of Pammal Zone under Tambaram Municipal Corporation.^[2] Thiruneermalai is known for the Thiruneermalai 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]

Demographics

As of the 2001 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.

Important places

Thiruneermalai is a famous temple town located in Chennai 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.