Tiruvottiyur was widely inhabited even before Chennai was formed. Tiruvottiyur is home to the ancient Thyagaraja Swamy Udanurai Vadivudaiamman Temple(one of the Paadal Petra Sthalangal and amongst the great Shiva Temples of Tamil Nadu) and location of the samādhi of saint Pattinathar. This temple was visited by many saints and poets like Appar, Sundarar, Gnana Sambandhar, Thyagayyar, Vallalar, Valmiki, Kambar, Adisankarar etc.Kamba ramayanam was composed here at Thyagaraja Swamy Vadivudaiamman Temple,before it was recited at SriRangam,Trichy
Tiruvottiyur is located at 13.16*N 80.3*E Its an esplanade located on the shores of Bay of Bengal. The sea encroachment is a major problem for the fishermen here. Now some steps including grayons are being taken by the Government.It also has the lengendary Royal Enfield Manufacturing unit.
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