Notable Personalities
The Tamil sage of the Sangam Period Thiruvalluvar, author of the Tamil work Thirukkural, is said to have been born in Mylapore. The temple dedicated to Thiruvalluvar is one of the major attractions of the area.
The area is also associated with Ptolemy, an Egyptian traveller. He is believed to have arrived at Mylapore to find a thriving port city. Marco Polo has also visited Mylapore; he left a detailed description of the land, the people and their customs and religion.
A section of Christians regard Mylapore as the original burial site of St. Thomas the Apostle, before his body was moved to Edessa. The San Thome Basilica stands on this site.
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