Saidapet is one of the southern suburban regions of Chennai
city. The place is situated off the Anna Salai Road in the southern
precincts of the city. MGR Nagar, Adyar and Kotturpuram are the
neighboring city outskirts. The place houses a number of
attractions, encompassing illustrious worshipping places and local
attractions.
Saidapet is basically a residential area and with provisions as are
requisite to meet the demands of the local population. There are few
markets, schools, small health care units and other small
establishments. However, the place is well provided with some
ancient and newly built temples. The temples, as are predominant in
the entire state of Tamil Nadu, are special features of the place.
The main attractions housed in Saidapet include Karaneeswara
Temple, Soundareswarar Temple, Senguntha Kottam Sri Sivasubramanya
Swamy temple and Kadumbaadi Chinnamman Kovil. The seven storeyed
structure, Karaneeswarar Temple, is one thing not to be missed in
Saidapet. This gopuaram temple consists of two prakrams. Likewise,
the already mentioned temples features some characteristic traits
and help in bringing the tourists and pilgrims to the city suburb.
The place presents a rich and live picture during the annual
celebrations of Brahmotsavam festival in these temple complexes.
Accessibility
- The place is about 8 kms from the Chennai Central (George
Town) and lies in the south west of the referral point.
- The popular means of accessing the region from Chennai city
center is either by taking the bus or a train plying to the
region. Saidapet Railway Station is located in the locality
itself.
- The airport, Chennai Airport, is about 6 kms from the place
and in the south west direction.
Areas Under Saidapet
- CIT Nagar
- Kaveri Nagar
- Ekkaduthangal
Other
