Mylapore
Place of martyrdom
Neighbourhood in Chennai
Location: 13.0368, 80.2676
Who is recorded here
- Thomas the Apostle martyrdom · AD 68
- Thomas the Apostle death · AD 72
What happened here
- Martyrdom of Thomas AD 72
In art
About the place
Mylapore, or Thirumayilai, is a neighbourhood in the central part of the city of Chennai, India. It is one of the oldest residential parts of the city. The locality is claimed to be the birthplace of the celebrated Tamil philosopher Valluvar, and the Hindu saint and philosopher, Peyalvar.
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