Padi, Ambattur

#20 among attractions in Ambattur

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Padi is a locality and neighbourhood in the city of Chennai, India. It was named after Nayanmars, Especially Sundarar, came to Padi and sang songs in the Lord Shiva Temple. Padi exactly 13 km from the city's Kilometer Zero is a latest included part of the city. MTH Road, now unofficially known as the CTH Road, passes through Padi. Padi is basically an industrial area and its infrastructure and living conditions have made this place popular among the working class. Arulmigu Thiruvalithayam Temple in Padi is one of the famous Guru Bhagawan temples in Chennai. This temple is under the control of Hindu Aranilayathurai. Every year Thai Kirthigai is one of the big festival in Padi. Another nearby temple is the Padavattamman Temple. ()

Coordinates: 13°6'13"N, 80°11'31"E

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Padi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Regional Railway Museum, Mangal Lake, Tiruvalithayam Tiruvallesvarar Temple, Korattur.

1.1 miE
Museum
Regional Railway Museum, Chennai
30 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Chennai, India, the Regional Railway Museum stands as a testament to the rich heritage of Indian Railways. This captivating museum, dedicated to the history and development of rail transport in the southern region of the country, offers...
1.5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Mangal Lake, Chennai
39 min walk • Mangal aeri, or Mangal lake, is a rain-fed reservoir in the neighbourhood of Mugappair in Chennai, India.
0.6 miSW
Temple
Tiruvalithayam Tiruvallesvarar Temple, Chennai
17 min walk • Tiruvalithayam Tiruvallesvarar Temple is a temple dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva, located at Padi, a north-western neighbourhood of Chennai, India. Shiva is worshiped as Tiruvalleswarar, and is represented by the lingam and his consort Parvati is depicted as Jagadambiga.
0.8 miNW
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Korattur, Ambattur
20 min walk • Korattur is situated in the western part of Chennai. It is a part of the Ambattur Zone of Chennai Corporation and located along the Chennai-Bangalore/Mumbai railroad about 12 km from the Chennai Central.
1.2 miNE
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Villivakkam, Ambattur
32 min walk • Villivakkam is a neighbourhood of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is served by the Villivakkam railway station on the Chennai Central–Arakkonam suburban section.
0.7 miSE
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Anna Nagar West, Ambattur
18 min walk • Anna Nagar West is a township in Chennai, India. It is the western part of Anna Nagar and is one of the most socially active locations in Chennai. The area serves as a major transport and residential hub within the city. It is also connected by the contemporary metro rail...

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Which popular attractions are close to Padi?

Nearby attractions include Tiruvalithayam Tiruvallesvarar Temple, Chennai (17 min walk), Anna Nagar West, Ambattur (18 min walk), Korattur, Ambattur (20 min walk).

How to get to Padi by public transport?

The nearest stations to Padi:

Train

Padi (5 min walk)
Anna Nagar West (18 min walk)

Bus

Korattur MTC Terminus (20 min walk)
Anna Nagar West Depot (20 min walk)

Padi, Ambattur

Facts and practical information

Padi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Regional Railway Museum, Chennai

Mangal Lake, Chennai

Tiruvalithayam Tiruvallesvarar Temple, Chennai

Korattur, Ambattur

Villivakkam, Ambattur

Anna Nagar West, Ambattur

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Padi?

How to get to Padi by public transport?