Putlur (Tiruvallur district)

Putlur is a village and suburb in Tiruvallur of Tamil Nadu, India, located on the north-western outskirts of Chennai.

Etymology
The name "Putlur" comes from the Tamil term putru meaning "snake hole". Goddess Parvati is believed to have taken the unprepossessing form of a large anthill in this village, where a temple was later built. The village was eventually called "Putlur" meaning "the town of anthill".

Landmarks
The suburb is known for the Goddess Angala Parameswari temple (temple dedicated to goddess Parvati, known as Poongavanathu Amman). According to the legend, the presiding deity is made of sand, which appears like a pregnant woman lying on the ground.

Transportation
Putlur is served by Putlur railway station in the West line of the Chennai Suburban Railway Network.