Putlur (Tiruvallur district)
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Putlur | |
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Suburb in Tiruvallur | |
| Night view of the Entrance of the Putlur Amman Temple Night view of the Entrance of the Putlur Amman Temple | |
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| Country | File:Flag of India.svg India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Tiruvallur District |
| Metro | Chennai |
| Talukas | Thiruvallur |
| Government | |
| • Body | DTCP |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Poonamallee |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Thiruvallur |
| Planning agency | DTCP |
Putlur is a suburb in Tiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu, India, located in the northwestern part of the Chennai Metropolitan Area. Putlur is also governed for development purpose by the body of Chennai Metropolitan Area. [1]
Etymology
[edit | edit source]The name "Putlur" comes from the Tamil term putru meaning "snake hole". Goddess Parvati is believed to have taken the unprepossessing form of a large anthill in this village, where a temple was later built. The village was eventually called "Putlur" meaning "the town of anthill".[1]
Landmarks
[edit | edit source]The suburb is known for the Goddess Angala Parameswari temple (temple dedicated to goddess Parvati, known as Poongavanathu Amman).[2] According to the legend, the presiding deity is made of sand, which appears like a pregnant woman lying on the ground.
Transportation
[edit | edit source]Putlur is served by Putlur railway station in the West line of the Chennai Suburban Railway Network.[3]
References
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