Ayanavaram
Ayanpuram, or Ayanavaram, is a neighbourhood in Chennai, India. Konnur High Road, one of the important connecting roads in Chennai runs through Ayanavaram.
Ayanavaram
Ayanpuram | |
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neighbourhood | |
 Panorama of Ayanavaram near Vellala Street at Sunset | |
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| Coordinates: 13.1°N 80.233°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Chennai District |
| Metro | Chennai |
| Government | |
| • Body | Chennai Corporation |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 600 023 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-01 |
| Planning agency | CMDA |
| Civic agency | Chennai Corporation |
| Website | www |
Etymology
The neighbourhood was originally known as Ayanpuram, with Ayan meaning Brahma. When Lord Muruga admonished Brahma and took over creation, it is believed that Brahma prayed to Shiva here and got his action of creativity back. It is believed that Brahma worshipped Shiva at Parasurama Easwaran Koil. It is in recognition of that Ayanpuram is named. (It was also called Brahmapuri).
Road transport
Main roads that pass through the neighbourhood include Konnur High Road, Pilkington Road, Constable Road, Anderson Road, Loco Works Road, Carriage Works Road, Ayanavaram Road, Medavakkam Tank Road, and Phipps Road. The neighbourhood is served by the Ayanavaram bus terminus which is attached with a depot for maintenance of buses.
Rail transport
The neighbourhood is served by Perambur, Perambur Carriage Works, Perambur Loco Works, and Villivakkam railway stations.
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