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'''Purasawakkam''', also known as '''Purasaiwakkam''' or '''Purasai''' / '''Purasawalkam''', is a [[residential]] cum [[shopping]] area in the district of [[Chennai]] in the [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]. It is close to the [[Chennai Central]] and [[Chennai Egmore ]] railway stations.
'''Purasawakkam''', also known as '''Purasaiwakkam''' or '''Purasai''' / '''Purasawalkam''', is a [[residential]] [[shopping]] area in the district of [[Chennai]] in the [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]. It is close to the [[Chennai Central]] and [[Chennai Egmore ]] railway stations.


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
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Another story is that, in 1799, Company Assistant Surgeon John Underwood of the British East India Company in the then Madrasapattanam, established in "Poorshewak", now known as Purasawalkam, what may be considered the first hospital in India meant solely for the Indian poor; the Native Infirmary. <ref>Tales of Old Madras and New by S Muthiah</ref>
Another story is that, in 1799, Company Assistant Surgeon John Underwood of the British East India Company in the then Madrasapattanam, established in "Poorshewak", now known as Purasawalkam, what may be considered the first hospital in India meant solely for the Indian poor; the Native Infirmary. <ref>Tales of Old Madras and New by S Muthiah</ref>


==Politics==
[[Purasawalkam (state assembly constituency)|Purasawalkam legislative assembly constituency]] is a part of [[Chennai Central (Lok Sabha constituency)]].<ref>{{cite web
|url        = http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf
|title      = List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies
|access-date  = 2008-10-08
|work        = Tamil Nadu
|publisher  = Election Commission of India
|url-status    = dead
|archive-url  = https://web.archive.org/web/20060504185928/http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf
|archive-date = 2006-05-04
}}</ref>
==Landmarks==
==Landmarks==
 
==Economy==
===Shopping===
[[File:Abirami Mall.jpg|thumb|right|[[Abirami Mega Mall]] on Purasawalkam high road]]
[[File:Abirami Mall.jpg|thumb|right|[[Abirami Mega Mall]] on Purasawalkam high road]]
[[Abirami Mega Mall]], one of the main attractions in Purasawalkam, is a [[Multiplex (movie theater)|Multiplex]] including four main cinemas and many shopping outlets.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.hindu.com/rp/2007/11/18/stories/2007111850130300.htm | publisher = The Hindu | access-date = 2007-11-18 | title = Multiplex Unique!| location=Chennai, India| date=2007-11-18}}</ref> Tana Street, the heart of Purasawalkam, is one of the busiest streets in Chennai. It has [[jewelry]], [[vegetables]], [[clay pot cooking]] and [[pharmacies]]. It also features a busy grocery market. There are also many [[textile]] showrooms, including MadharSha, Deensha, Sree Krishna Collections, Textile India, Ranjanas, The Raymond showroom, Peter England showroom, Ramraj textile showroom and more. And Home appliances/Supermarkets such as Vasanth and Co.,Viveks the Unlimited shop, Chellamani & Co., Rasi & Co., Rathna Stores and Saravana Stores Super Shopping Mall. The Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College's boys hostel is also situated here opposite to Motcham theater.
[[Abirami Mega Mall]], is a [[Multiplex (movie theater)|Multiplex]] including four main cinemas and shopping outlets.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.hindu.com/rp/2007/11/18/stories/2007111850130300.htm | publisher = The Hindu | access-date = 2007-11-18 | title = Multiplex Unique!| location=Chennai, India| date=2007-11-18}}</ref> Tana Street, the heart of Purasawalkam, is one of the busiest streets in Chennai. It has [[jewelry]], [[vegetables]], [[clay pot cooking]] and [[pharmacies]]. It also features a busy grocery market. There are also many [[textile]] showrooms. Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College's boys hostel is also situated here opposite to Motcham theater.
 
[[File:Shri Gangadeeshwarar temple.jpg|thumb|Gangadeeshwarar temple in Purasawalkam]]
===Restaurants===
Popular Restaurants here include Hotel [[Saravana Bhavan|Hotel Saravana Bhavan]], Akshaya The Tasty Veg. Restaurant, Raaj Bhavan, Hotel Welcome (known for its [[Sambar (dish)|sambar]]), The Hot Chips, Doveton Cafe, Hotel Deccan, Hotel Paradise, Hotel Paramount and along with many [[biriyani]] shops.
 
==Roads and streets==
*[[Purasawalkam]] High road
*Tana street
*[[Millers]] road
*[[Brick kiln]] road
*[[Vellalar]] street
*[[Gangatheeshwarar temple]] street
*[[Dr. Azhagappa]] road
 
==Educational institutions==
Purasaiwakkam is a center of education in Chennai


== Education ==
===Colleges===
===Colleges===
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* [[Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training(HIMT)]]
* [[Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training(HIMT)]]
* [[Madras Veterinary College]]
* [[Madras Veterinary College]]
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===Schools===
===Schools===
*Tulsi Adarsh Vidya Mandir Nuesery&Primary School
{{Unreferenced section|date=November 2021}}
*Tulsi Adarsh Vidya Mandir Nuesery & Primary School
*Satya Matriculation Higher Secondary School
*Satya Matriculation Higher Secondary School
*Alagappa Matriculation Higher Secondary School,
*Alagappa Matriculation Higher Secondary School,
*Bhavan's Rajaji Vidyashram,  
*Chinmaya Vidyalaya (Taylors Road)
*Bhavan's Rajaji Vidyashram,
*J.M matriculation school
*J.M matriculation school
*Sindhi Model Senior Secondary School
*Sindhi Model Senior Secondary School
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*Bentick Girls Hr.Sec. School
*Bentick Girls Hr.Sec. School
*St.Pauls Hr.Sec. School
*St.Pauls Hr.Sec. School
*Guru Shree Shanti Vidyashram
*St. Matthias Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School,
*St. Matthias Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School,
*CSI Bains Hr.Sec. School,  
*CSI Bains Hr.Sec. School,  
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*T.E.L.C.Primary School
*T.E.L.C.Primary School
*Seventh-Day Adventist Matric. Hr.Sec School (Vepery)
*Seventh-Day Adventist Matric. Hr.Sec School (Vepery)
==Religion==
[[File:Shri Gangadeeshwarar temple.jpg|thumb|Historical famous Shri Gangadeeshwarar temple, Purasawalkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.]]
There are several Hindu, Jain and Sai Baba temples in the area.{{Citation needed|date=August 2021}} 
Mosques in the area are Jumma Masjid, Periamet Mosque and PMWA mosque in Yemi street.
Purasai also contains a large[[Lutheran]] church, Adaikalanathar Church, operated under the Tamil Evangelical Lutheran Church (TELC).{{Citation needed|date=August 2021}} There are several churches from several sects.
==Politics==
*Purasawakkam Legislative assembly constituency is a part of [[Central Chennai]] (Lok Sabha constituency).
<ref>{{cite web
|url        = http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf
|title      = List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies
|access-date  = 2008-10-08
|work        = Tamil Nadu
|publisher  = Election Commission of India
|url-status    = dead
|archive-url  = https://web.archive.org/web/20060504185928/http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf
|archive-date = 2006-05-04
}}</ref>
==References==
==References==
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For other uses, see Purasawalkam (disambiguation).

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Coordinates: 13°05′09″N 80°15′02″E / 13.08593°N 80.25047°E / 13.08593; 80.25047
CountryIndia
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictChennai
MetroChennai
Government
 • BodyChennai Corporation
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationTN-01
Planning agencyCMDA
Civic agencyChennai Corporation
Websitewww.chennai.tn.nic.in

Purasawakkam, also known as Purasaiwakkam or Purasai / Purasawalkam, is a residential shopping area in the district of Chennai in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is close to the Chennai Central and Chennai Egmore railway stations.

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The name "Purasai" came from the name of a tree called 'purasai maram' in Tamil. In olden days this area was abundant with these trees. Also, there were a lot of stables at once in an age which was referred as (horse) "puravi" in Tamil, puravivakkam later termed as purasaiwakkam. The Gangadeeshwarar temple near the Purasawalkam tank speaks about this history. The tank belongs to this temple.

The Gangadeeshwarar temple is very famous temple for ages. Here the Shiva Lingam which is situated at mulasthanam, has a unique feature of wetness throughout the year. Even in the drought conditions and severe summer seasons, the wetness near the Shiva Lingam is observed.

Another story is that, in 1799, Company Assistant Surgeon John Underwood of the British East India Company in the then Madrasapattanam, established in "Poorshewak", now known as Purasawalkam, what may be considered the first hospital in India meant solely for the Indian poor; the Native Infirmary. [1]

Politics[edit | edit source]

Purasawalkam legislative assembly constituency is a part of Chennai Central (Lok Sabha constituency).[2]

Landmarks[edit | edit source]

Economy[edit | edit source]

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Abirami Mega Mall on Purasawalkam high road

Abirami Mega Mall, is a Multiplex including four main cinemas and shopping outlets.[3] Tana Street, the heart of Purasawalkam, is one of the busiest streets in Chennai. It has jewelry, vegetables, clay pot cooking and pharmacies. It also features a busy grocery market. There are also many textile showrooms. Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College's boys hostel is also situated here opposite to Motcham theater.

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Gangadeeshwarar temple in Purasawalkam

Education[edit | edit source]

Colleges[edit | edit source]

Schools[edit | edit source]

  • Tulsi Adarsh Vidya Mandir Nuesery & Primary School
  • Satya Matriculation Higher Secondary School
  • Alagappa Matriculation Higher Secondary School,
  • Chinmaya Vidyalaya (Taylors Road)
  • Bhavan's Rajaji Vidyashram,
  • J.M matriculation school
  • Sindhi Model Senior Secondary School
  • St.Joseph's Anglo Indian Boys Higher Secondary School
  • St. Aloysius Anglo Indian Girls Hr.Sec School
  • Sir MCTM Boys Hr.Sec. School
  • Sir MCTM Girls Hr.Sec. School
  • Kola Saraswathi Senior Secondary School
  • Bentick Girls Hr.Sec. School
  • St.Pauls Hr.Sec. School
  • Guru Shree Shanti Vidyashram
  • St. Matthias Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School,
  • CSI Bains Hr.Sec. School,
  • Doveton Corrie Anglo-Indian Boys Hr.Sec. School
  • Doveton Corrie Anglo-Indian Girls Hr.Sec. School
  • Doveton Matric Hr. Sec School
  • C.S.I Ewarts Girls Hr.Sec. School
  • Anita Methodist Matriculation Higher Secondary School
  • St. Andrews Boys Hr.Sec. School
  • ELM Fabricus Hr.Sec. School
  • St.Joseph's Girls Hr.Sec School
  • St.Joseph's Primary School
  • Raja Nursery School
  • Corporation Girls School
  • Corporation Boys School
  • Sri Muthukuaramswamy Hr.Sec School
  • T.E.L.C.Primary School
  • Seventh-Day Adventist Matric. Hr.Sec School (Vepery)

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Tales of Old Madras and New by S Muthiah
  2. ↑ "List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies" (PDF). Tamil Nadu. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 May 2006. Retrieved 8 October 2008.
  3. ↑ "Multiplex Unique!". Chennai, India: The Hindu. 18 November 2007. Retrieved 18 November 2007.
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