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 ==History==
-Tirusulam was known as "Tirusuram" and also known as "Sathurvethimangalam" it has its origin in the Tiruppurasundari Tirusoolanathar temple which is believed to have been constructed in the 10th to 11th century AD by [[Kulothunga I]], The walls of the temple have inscriptions from the [[Chola]] period, and Pandiya kingdom,which denotes by the temple inscription The temple has big historical mysteries behind the walls. There is a story of a hiding place for precious metals and jewelry beneath the earth, where a secret path is said to exist. Kulothunga I is said to have hidden treasures somewhere here, instead of inside the temple. There exists a subway under the temple that connects the temple to the nearby hills known as "Panchapandava's Hills", where the king had his palace.
+Tirusulam was known as "Tirusuram" and also known as "Sathurvethimangalam" it has its origin in the [[Tirusoolanathar Tripurasundari temple, Tirusulam|Tiruppurasundari Tirusoolanathar temple]] which is believed to have been constructed in the 11th century CE by [[Kulothunga I]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tamilbrahmins.com/temples-pilgrimage/14934-tirusula-nathar-temple-trisulam-chennai-suburb.html|title=Tirusula Nathar Temple, Trisulam, Chennai suburb (திருசுல நாதர்)|work=tamilbrahmins.com}}</ref> The walls of the temple have inscriptions from the [[Chola]] period, and Pandiya kingdom, which denotes by the temple inscription The temple has big historical mysteries behind the walls. There is a story of a hiding place for precious metals and jewelry beneath the earth, where a secret path is said to exist. Kulothunga I is said to have hidden treasures somewhere here, instead of inside the temple. There exists a subway under the temple that connects the temple to the nearby hills known as "Panchapandava's Hills", where the king had his palace.
 Tirusulam is in [[Chengalpattu district]]. Census figures from 2018 indicate a population of 36,580 (approximately).{{citation needed|date=April 2019}}
-The Tirusulam Hills have been witness to the shooting of many Tamil movies and TV soap operas. Some of the movies that have been filmed here are "Bhairavi", "Oor Kaavalan", "Indu Poi Naalai Vaa", "SRI", "Gentleman", "Theeradha Vilayattu Pillai" and "Sethu". Also a central governments tower testing centre on the hill.
+The Tirusulam Hills have been witness to the shooting of many Tamil movies and TV soap operas. Some of the movies that have been filmed here are [[Bhairavi]], [[Oorkavalan]], [[Indru Poi Naalai Vaa]], [[Shree (2002 film)|Shree]], [[Gentleman]], [[Theeradha Vilayattu Pillai]] and [[Sethu (film)|Sethu]]. Also a central governments tower testing centre on the hill.
 ==Geography==
-===Tirusulam hill===
+===Thirisulam hill===
+Thirisulam hill is the tallest hill in the city and has many places of worship. There is a mosque on top of the hill. On one side of the hill, there is a temple dedicated to the Hindu god [[Murugan]].
-This is the tallest hill in e city and has many places of worship. There is a Mosque at the top of the hill. On one side of the hill, there is a "Murugan Temple" - a temple to the Hindu God, Murugan.
 ===Religion===
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 [[Tirusoolanathar Temple]] is the most famous temple in the locality,{{citation needed|date=April 2019}} located amidst of 4 hills denoting 4 Vedas. It was re-built recently and Maha-Kumbabhisegam conducted successfully. Tirusulam has 8 temples on its 4 sides, known as Santhiyamman Kovil (Located in the Airport), Periya palayathu Amman Kovil, Thirusulanayagi Kovil (Samy Nagar), Mukkaniyamman Kovil, Pachaiyamman Kovil, Karumariamman Kovil (Siva Sakthi Nagar), Good Friend Church (Ganapathy Avenue), CSI Jeba Aalayam (Indira Nagar),  Vempuliyamman Kovil (Yadaval Street), Tirusulam Thandumari Amman Temple, Thulkathamman Kovil, Sri Vishwarupa Vekkaliamman Temple - which is very special here 62 feet statue is located and surrounded by nature and best religious spot in thirusulam. St. Antony's Church is the biggest church in the locality.
-===Tirusulam market===
+===Thirisulam market===
 Tirusulam is closer to a very big market [[Pallavaram Friday Market|Pallavaram Sandhai]]. It has hundreds of shops and roadside vendors, that have been in operation for more than 218 years. It opens only on Friday, and is commonly known as "Friday Sandhai". As it is near the Chennai International Airport, it is possible to find almost anything in the market, from vegetables to house hold articles, electrical and electronic gadgets, books, dresses, potted plants, flowers, tools, knives, etc.
-===Tirusulam Lakes===
+===Thirisulam Lakes===
 There are many small lakes with large amounts of water. Because of these lakes, Tirusulam town has never experienced scarcity of water. Due to the presence of the lakes and mountains, life is healthy and natural.
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 ==See also==
-{{Portal|India}}
 * [[List of railway stations in India]]