Mylapore
Mylapore | |
|---|---|
Neighbourhood | |
| Coordinates: 13°02′12″N 80°16′03″E / 13.0368°N 80.2676°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Chennai District |
| Metro | Chennai |
| Ward | 147 |
| Talukas | Mylapore |
| Government | |
| • Body | CMDA |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.914 km2 (1.511 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 53 m (174 ft) |
| Demonym | Mylapoorans |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 600 004 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-06 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | South Chennai |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Mylapore |
| Planning agency | CMDA |
| Website | www |
Mylapore (also spelt Mayilapur), or Thirumayilai, is a neighbourhood in the central part of the city of Chennai, India. It is one of the oldest residential parts of the city. The locality is claimed to be the birthplace of the celebrated Tamil philosopher Valluvar, and the Hindu saint and philosopher, Peyalvar. It is also believed by Christians to be the place of martyrdom of St. Thomas the Apostle, who preached along the Malabar Coast, and established the Malankara Nasrani community.
Mylapore is known for its tree-lined avenues, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Katcheri seasons, and Ramakrishna Matha among many others. St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica, Chennai which is believed to house the tomb of Thomas the Apostle, is in Mylapore.