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Once Virugambakkam had a big lake which was maintained by Madras Water Supplies and Sewage Board (now called CMWSSB) and drew water for drinking with several pump houses around the lake until 1976, and several small ponds. After that the lake was encroached by antisocial elements with help of all party politicians and converted it into a habitat. The road around that lake turned habitat is called as Erikarai Street. The ponds have also been encroached and turned into habitat.{{citation needed|date=March 2018}} | Once Virugambakkam had a big lake which was maintained by Madras Water Supplies and Sewage Board (now called CMWSSB) and drew water for drinking with several pump houses around the lake until 1976, and several small ponds. After that the lake was encroached by antisocial elements with help of all party politicians and converted it into a habitat. The road around that lake turned habitat is called as Erikarai Street. The ponds have also been encroached and turned into habitat.{{citation needed|date=March 2018}} | ||
The Virugambakkam Canal separates Virugambakkam from suburbs such as [[Koyambedu]], which lie towards the interior.<ref name="virugambakkamcanal">{{cite news|title=Vigilant residents to monitor Virugambakkam canal works|url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/03/02/stories/2009030257450200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090307085308/http://www.hindu.com/2009/03/02/stories/2009030257450200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 March 2009|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=2 March 2009}}</ref><ref name="canal_attention">{{cite news|title=Canal cries for attention|url=http://hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2003/06/12/stories/2003061200420300.htm|work=The Hindu|date=12 June 2003}}</ref> The canal runs for about 6 kilometres through the suburbs of [[Choolaimedu]], [[Arumbakkam]] and Vadapalani before entering Virugambakkam.<ref name="virugambakkamcanal" /><ref name="canal_desilting">{{cite news|title=PWD takes up desilting of Virugambakkam canal|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/2003/06/28/stories/2003062804650300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050325091104/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/2003/06/28/stories/2003062804650300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 March 2005|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=28 June 2003}}</ref> This canal originally served the purpose of irrigating farm lands.<ref name="virugambakkamcanal" /> However, with the transformation of farmlands into residential localities, the canal has been converted into a drain.<ref name="virugambakkamcanal" /> During the [[monsoon]]s, the canal frequently overflows creating havoc for the residents of the nearby areas.<ref name="canal_desilting" /> In 2003, desilting work was carried out to deal with the situation.<ref name="canal_desilting" /> | The Virugambakkam Canal separates Virugambakkam from suburbs such as [[Koyambedu]], which lie towards the interior.<ref name="virugambakkamcanal">{{cite news|title=Vigilant residents to monitor Virugambakkam canal works|url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/03/02/stories/2009030257450200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090307085308/http://www.hindu.com/2009/03/02/stories/2009030257450200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 March 2009|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=2 March 2009}}</ref><ref name="canal_attention">{{cite news|title=Canal cries for attention|url=http://hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2003/06/12/stories/2003061200420300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041115184645/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2003/06/12/stories/2003061200420300.htm|url-status=usurped|archive-date=15 November 2004|work=The Hindu|date=12 June 2003}}</ref> The canal runs for about 6 kilometres through the suburbs of [[Choolaimedu]], [[Arumbakkam]] and Vadapalani before entering Virugambakkam.<ref name="virugambakkamcanal" /><ref name="canal_desilting">{{cite news|title=PWD takes up desilting of Virugambakkam canal|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/2003/06/28/stories/2003062804650300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050325091104/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/2003/06/28/stories/2003062804650300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 March 2005|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=28 June 2003}}</ref> This canal originally served the purpose of irrigating farm lands.<ref name="virugambakkamcanal" /> However, with the transformation of farmlands into residential localities, the canal has been converted into a drain.<ref name="virugambakkamcanal" /> During the [[monsoon]]s, the canal frequently overflows creating havoc for the residents of the nearby areas.<ref name="canal_desilting" /> In 2003, desilting work was carried out to deal with the situation.<ref name="canal_desilting" /> | ||
== Localities == | == Localities == | ||
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[[File:Balalok school.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Balalok Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Virugambakkam]] | [[File:Balalok school.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Balalok Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Virugambakkam]] | ||
Virugambakkam is known for its movie studios and schools. It is also the home to a large number of film actors, music composers and other artists. The Virugambakkam market which lies to the west is a source for fresh vegetables. Some important temples are Vembuliamman Koil, Kaliamman Koil and Raghavendra temple, Sankarashramam-Sri Raja Rajeswari Temple, Hari Hara Temple, Siva Vishnu Temple. There is also a mosque and numerous churches. Virugambakkam also has a number of hospitals which along with the schools and departmental stores cater to the needs of the residential colonies. Virugambakkam RTO Office located at Chinmayanagar on Kaliamman Koil Street. There are also more number of Nationalised & Private Banks.<ref name="touristguidep14">{{cite book|title=Tourist Guide to Chennai|author=V. Subburaj|publisher=Sura Books|ISBN=978-81-7478-040-9|year=2006|pages=14}}</ref><ref name="screenworld">{{cite book|title=Screen world|publisher=Screen World Publications|year=2006|author=Rajendra Ojha}}</ref> | Virugambakkam is known for its movie studios and schools. It is also the home to a large number of film actors, music composers and other artists. The Virugambakkam market which lies to the west is a source for fresh vegetables. Some important temples are Vembuliamman Koil, Kaliamman Koil and Raghavendra temple, Sankarashramam-Sri Raja Rajeswari Temple, Hari Hara Temple, Siva Vishnu Temple. There is also a mosque and numerous churches. Virugambakkam also has a number of hospitals which along with the schools and departmental stores cater to the needs of the residential colonies. Virugambakkam RTO Office located at Chinmayanagar on Kaliamman Koil Street. There are also more number of Nationalised & Private Banks.<ref name="touristguidep14">{{cite book|title=Tourist Guide to Chennai|author=V. Subburaj|publisher=Sura Books|ISBN=978-81-7478-040-9|year=2006|pages=14}}</ref><ref name="screenworld">{{cite book|title=Screen world|publisher=Screen World Publications|year=2006|author=Rajendra Ojha}}</ref> | ||
===Shopping malls{{anchor|Chandra_Mall}}=== | |||
Chandra Metro Mall is a shopping mall located in Virugambakkam. The mall has a built up area of 1.43 lakh sq.ft and was opened on 9 April 2011.<ref>{{cite news|first=Vivek | last=Narayanan|title=Suburbs sizzle with malls|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-09/chennai/29400366_1_coromandel-plaza-malls-offer-food-courts|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103172817/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-09/chennai/29400366_1_coromandel-plaza-malls-offer-food-courts|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 January 2013|access-date=27 June 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=9 April 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Chandra Metromall|url=http://www.chandrabuilders.in/about.php|publisher=Chandra Builders Enterprises Ltd|access-date=27 June 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120706183208/http://www.chandrabuilders.in/about.php|archive-date=6 July 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> The mall has a five screen multiplex with a capacity of 1,300 seats called INOX-National operated by INOX Leisure.<ref>{{cite news|first=Deepa | last=Venkatramam|title=More malls to Chennai's skyline|url=http://www.hindu.com/rp/2011/04/03/stories/2011040350010100.htm|access-date=27 June 2012|newspaper=The Hindu|date=3 April 2011}}</ref> It has Food Bazaar, E-Zone, Pantaloons as its major anchors. The food court is spread over an area of 10,000 sq. ft. The mall was built after demolishing the National Theatre. The mall's ground floor to floor below the theatre, [[D-mart]] is situated.<ref>{{cite news|title=Food Bazaar, E-Zone open at Chandra Mall|url=http://arcotroadtimes.com/2011/03/food-bazaar-e-zone-open-at-chandra-mall/|access-date=27 June 2012|newspaper=Arcot Road Times}}</ref> | |||
== Educational institutions == | == Educational institutions == | ||