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Tambaram, a suburb and satellite town of Chennai, located 27 km to the south on the Chennai Trichirapalli National Highway is a centre of education, defence, entertainment and commerce.
It is an important connecting point to various parts of Chennai city for train travellers to and from southern Tamil Nadu and a converging point for those travelling out south. The Chennai–Egmore–Kanyakumari railway line divides the town in east and west sections. East Tambaram is well known for its many educational institutions.
The shifting of the Madras Christian College (MCC) from Chennai city to Tambaram, in 1936-1937, transformed the place from a small village to a bustling town. Tambaram is today an important centre for technical education with a number of engineering colleges such as the SRM University and other prestigious institutions established here. These institutions attract a lot of students from all over the country, giving the town a cosmopolitan look.
The Air Force station and flying instructor’s school in Tambaram has placed this town on the defence map of India. This satellite town has got its name from a temple in the vicinity once known as Tamburamana Gunaseela Nallur.
The Shanmugam Road in west Tambaram is one of the busiest roads in the city. Hindu Mission Hospital, an important landmark of Tambaram, lies on its western side. Tambaram is a town of temples that are historically significant.
The Ekambeswarar Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, a revered place of worship, is situated within the town, while Vaikunta Perumal Temple, also dedicated to Shiva, is located in Madhuratnangam about 15 km from Sriperumbudur. These temples are visited by a large number of devotees from both India and abroad.
Kishkintha and MGM Dizzy World, two theme based entertainment parks, are also located in Tambaram. Water sports at Kishkintha and the roller coaster ride at MGM are very popular. The Vedanthagal Bird Sanctuary nearby Tambaram is a place of great importance to ornithologists and bird watchers in particular. This sanctuary is a home to various types of migratory birds.
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Tambaram is a suburb located in the Chengalpattu District in Tamil Nadu. The district is surrounded by various wildlife sanctuaries and reserve forest areas like the Guindy National Park, Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve Forest and Arignar Anna Zoological Park.
Amongst all the forest reserves, the Nanmangalam Reserve Forest is quite popular among tourists. This reserve forest is home to around more than 85 species of birds and animals. Red-wattled lapwings, honey buzzards, grey partridges, coucals, Indian eagle-owls and white-breasted kingfishers are some of the birds living the forest.
The destination is dotted with several ancient temples like the Madambakkam Temple, Dhenupureeswarar Temple and Om Sri Skandasramam. One of the prime attractions of the destination is the Peerkankaranai Lake, situated in the Peerkankaranai Town. There are several temples in this destination that are dedicated to Lord Vishnu, like the Rajagopala-Perumal, Vaikuntha-Perumal and Krishnasvamin temples.
Tourists frequently visit the Dharmesvara and Kailasanathasvamin temples, both of which are dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Kishkinta Theme Park and MGM Dizzy World are the popular amusement parks located in the vicinity of the destination. The MGM Dizzy World has various rides, such as water chute, parachute tower and pirate boat. The main attraction of the park is the dizzy shake ride, which is 110 ft high.
Another prime attraction of the destination is the Arignar Anna Zoological Park. This park is home to several animals such as tigers, lions, panthers, jaguars and elephants. The Chitlapakkam is visited by tourists for its small lake and adjoining eco-system.
The Ashtalakshmi Temple, Prakasam Salai Rajiv Gandhi Memorial and Madras Motor Sports Club are popular tourist attractions. The Fort Museum, Madras Museum and Rukmini Devi Museum in Chennai, are also frequently visited locations. Sadras, Chennai, Sriperumbudur and Padappai are some of the towns located close to Tambaram.
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