Madambakkam () is a neighborhood in the city of

Tambaram Tambaram is a city located within the Chennai Metropolitan Area in the Indian State of Tamil Nadu. The city is governed by Tambaram City Municipal Corporation. Etymology Tambaram is an ancient town referred to as Taamapuram in an inscrip ...

, situated within the Chennai Metropolitan Area,

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. It borders Selaiyur in the west, Sembakkam in north and Vengaivasal in north east and Sithalapakkam in east. The area is well known for its greeneries and the centuries old Dhenupureeswarar temple. Formerly a town panchayat, it was merged into Tambaram City Municipal Corporation in 2021.

Geography

Madambakkam is located at . It has an average elevation of 29 metres (95 feet).

Demographics

India

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, Madambakkam had a population of 31,681, Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. As per the religious census of 2011, Madambakkam had 84.72%

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, 2.74%

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, 11.79%

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, 0.07%

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, 0.02%

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, 0.07%

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and 0.5% following other religions/groups.

Temple

Madambakkam is known for its historic Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The main deity of the temple is Lord Dhenupureeswarar. The temple is believed to be revamped during the tenure of

Kulothunga Chola Kulothunga was the name of several later Chola kings in India: * Kulothunga I, reigned 1070–1120 * Kulothunga II Kulothunga II (died 1150 CE) was a Chola Emperor from 1133 CE to 1150 CE. He succeeded Vikrama Chola to the throne in 1135 CE. V ...

. The temple itself is said to have built during the period of the

Parantaka Chola II Parantaka II (r. 958 – 973 CE) was a Chola emperor. He is also known as Sundara Chola as he was considered an epitome of male beauty.''Early Chola temples:Parantaka I to Rajaraja I, A.D. 907-985'Journal of Indian museums, Volumes 14-16, pa ...

(Sundara Chola), around 956–973 CE. It has sculptures and different postures of

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. There is also a universal shrine for Sri Seshadriswamigal, SriChakra mahameru Lalithatripurasundari, SriGuruvayoorappan, 18 Siddars, SriNagarajar with his consorts SriNagalakshmi & SriNagavalli, and a Ghosala for cows which allows worship, irrespective of caste, creed, or religion. 18 Siddars represent the Navagrahas (each planet is represented by 2 Siddars). Siddar Havan is the most popular way of worship, wherein the individuals are permitted to perform velvi by themselves. This is also called as Navagraha Parihara Stalam. This universal shrine for worship is built by Guruji KVLN Sharmaji principle disciple of Sathguru Sri Seshadri swamigal The temple is one of the 163 notified areas (megalithic sites) in the state of Tamil Nadu. The Gajaprishta Vimana temple contains inscriptions ranging from the period of Cholas through Sundara Pandya to Vijayanagara kings. The inscriptions reveal that the original name of Lord Dhenupureeswarar was Sittreri Udaiya Nayanar and that of Goddess Dhenukambal was Nampirattiyar. The passageway through which visitors pass to see the main deity belongs to the Vijayanagara period.

Tambaram Corporation

Madambakkam is part of

Tambaram Municipal Corporation Tambaram City Municipal Corporation (TCMC) is a Local government in India, local government of the City of Tambaram within the Chennai metropolitan area, Chennai Metropolitan Area of Tamil Nadu, India. It covers an area of 87.64 sq. ...

issued in G.O dated 13-1-2022. Tambaram corporation will encompass two municipalities, four town panchayats in

Perungalathur Perungalathur () is a neighborhood in the city of Tambaram, South Chennai, situated within the Chennai Metropolitan Area, Tamil Nadu, India. Formerly a Town Panchayat,it was merged into the Tambaram City Municipal Corporation in November ...

, Peerkankaranai, Madambakkam and

Chitlapakkam Chitlapakkam is a residential locality located in Chennai Metropolitan Area governed by the Tambaram City Municipal Corporation. It is well known for its small, perennial lake and adjoining ecosystems. Overview Chitlapakkam is a fast-develop ...

, and seven village panchayats. The Madambakkam is chiefly a residential area hich includes Military, Navy & Airforce settlements

Schools

The neighbourhood has a panchayat union primary school and a government higher secondary school, besides many private schools such as Zion Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Kendriya Vidyalaya (two branches), Alwin Memorial Public School (Zion Group), and Sri Kanchi Mahaswami Vidya Mandir.

RTO

The Madambakkam RTO previously used TN-22-xx-XXXX (MEENAMBAKKAM - Alandur), but currently using TN-11-xx-XXXX (Tambaram).

Church

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church(Catholic) - St. Joseph monastery(OCD Fathers) is located at Valan Nagar, Madambakkam, Chennai, 600126, Tamil Nadu. A Pentecostal Church is located on Mohan Nagar Main St, Mohan Nagar, Madambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Masjid

* Madeena Masjid - Maruthi Nagar, Madambakkam * Masjid - Mohan Nagar, Madambakkam

References

{{Neighbourhoods of Tambaram, state=collapsed Neighbourhoods in Tambaram