| Alwar Thiru Nagar | |||
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| Country | India | ||
| State | Tamil Nadu | ||
| District(s) | Chennai | ||
| Parliamentary constituency | Chennai South | ||
| Assembly constituency | Virugambakkam | ||
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) | ||
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| Website | alwarthirunagar.com | ||
Alwarthirunagar (Tamil: ஆழ்வார்திருநகர்) is a suburb of Chennai city. It adjoins the western limits of the Chennai corporation and is the first township on the Arcot Road between Chennai city and Poonamallee. The township was developed by Ms.City Lando Corporation, in the late 1960's. They were government approved plots.
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| Valasaravakkam | Nerkundram | |||
| Porur | Virugambakkam | |||
| Alwarthirunagar | ||||
| Mowlivakkam | Nesapakkam | KK Nagar |
The temples that are present in this location are
Ramakrishna Nagar is located geographically in the Middle of Alwarthirunagar. It has got a large playground which is most utilized since 1980s. Water logging is a common problem during the rainy season. Many flood light Cricket matches have been conducted in this ground. In the year 2008 there has been some buildings constructed which has reduced the size of the playground. Most of the individual houses have been converted into Mini Apartments in this area.
Vanchinathan street is famous because of two reasons: (i) Kalyani kalyana mandapam (ii) Alwarthirunagar market
Velan Nagar is about 1 km inside from the Alwarthirunagar Bus stop and about 800 meters from Lamech Bus stop. During the later part of 1980s there was water stagnation issues during the rainy season. During 1990's the area had developed into a very large residential area. The number of playground areas decreased. Earlier lots of people from Alwarthiruagar used to come to Velan Nagar for playing Games and Cycling was the primary traveling mode. This place also has got a Banyan Tree which is considered holy. The Ganesh Temple in this locality has been upgraded recently.
Mega Mart is the big superstore located beside La Chateline School where one can shop for branded dresses. There is also a mobile phone shop in it.
The Kamatchi Stores is the major store in Nehru street that provides major goods supplies. It has also opened a branch in Velan Nagar. There is also the Iyengar Bakery which provides bakery items. Hot Chips is also nearby, that provides good south Indian snacks. This area also has an Aavin Milk Supply booth at Gandhi Nagar. Surabhi Tailors is one of the largest tailoring shops in this area on Arcot Road. This area is dependent on the Koyambedu Wholesale market as it is cheap for vegetables and fruits. There is a library named "Vigneshwara Library" in Chintamani Vinayagar Koil Street.
Bata Showroom - One near Inshape Fitness Zone. KFC has opened an outlet since Nov 2010
'Beauty clinics:'
Nebula Beauty Clinic - Ladies only (A calm residential beauty clinic at Pandian street)
Super Markets:
Ambika Super Market
Heritage Fresh in Dr.Radhakirshnan Salai & on Gandhi Street
MORE - one in Thiru Nagar and another in Arcot Road opp: BATA
Spencers in Mega Mart Complex
Reliance Fresh - one near Shivan Koil and another Near Municipal Office
Nilgeris
Textile Showrooms
Guha Textiles - One opp to Mega Mart and another near Municipal Office
Mega Mart
Europa Discount Store Venfield
Zaras
Kenith Parker
Waves
Fitness Zones
Pink - near Shivan Koil
In Shape = near Alwarthirunagar bus stop (opp to Mega Mart)
Restaurants
Madurai Appu - Chettinadu
Another Chettinadu Restaurant in Thirunagar near Actor Parthiban's House & MORE Super Market
Hotel Annapoorna - Pure Vegetarian in Gandhi Road, Alwarthirunagar
Friends Park Garden Restaurent
Hot Chips
Lakshmi Bhavan
Chit Chat
Nayagara - near ICICI Bank - The best place for Fresh Juices
Supraba - near Mega Mart
Nandinee
Cafe Coffee Day - Mega Mart Complex
Venkateswara Boli Stall Data udipi -near the municipality office Bakery
Mcrennett
Adyar Bakery
Balaji Iyengar Bakery
KFC restaurant(opp to chitra's tailor)