Triplicane
Triplicane, derived from the Tamil name Thiruvallikeni meaning "sacred lily pond," is one of Chennai's most historic quarters. It is home to the 8th-century Parthasarathy Temple, one of the 108 Divya Desams of Vaishnavism, and Vivekanandar Illam, the heritage bungalow where Swami Vivekananda stayed in 1897. The neighbourhood's narrow lanes bustle with flower markets, textile shops, and street food stalls, preserving an old-world Chennai charm that coexists with the nearby modern Marina Beach promenade.
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Triplicane derives its name from "Thiru Alli Keni" (sacred lily pond), referring to the temple tank of the Parthasarathy Temple, one of the oldest in Chennai.
Government & Administrative Offices
Administrative and revenue offices serving Triplicane.
Chennai Corporation
Teynampet (Zone 9)
Ward(s): 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124
Zone 9 Office, Teynampet, Chennai 600018
Phone: 044-2434 6313
Triplicane Sub-Registrar Office
Sub-Registrar Office
Big Street, Triplicane, Chennai 600005
Phone: 044-2844 4356
Jurisdiction: Triplicane, Chepauk, Royapettah, Ice House
Mylapore-Triplicane Taluk Office
Mylapore-Triplicane Taluk
Royapettah, Chennai 600014
Phone: 044-2852 1675
Post Offices
India Post offices serving Triplicane.
Triplicane SO
Sub Post Office · 600005
Big Street, Triplicane, Chennai 600005
Phone: 044-2844 5005
Chepauk SO
Sub Post Office · 600005
Chepauk, Chennai 600005
Places of Interest
Key attractions and landmarks in Triplicane.
Parthasarathy Temple
An 8th-century Vaishnavite temple dedicated to Lord Krishna as the charioteer of Arjuna, one of the 108 Divya Desams.
Learn moreVivekanandar Illam
A heritage bungalow where Swami Vivekananda stayed in 1897 after his famous Chicago address, now a museum and cultural centre.
Learn moreHealthcare
Hospitals, clinics, and medical services in Triplicane.
Sports & Recreation
Parks, sports facilities, and recreation spots in Triplicane.
Marina Beach Promenade
Kamarajar Salai, Marina Beach
Open 24 hours
Chepauk Stadium Grounds
Wallajah Road, Chepauk
6:00 AM – 9:00 AM (public hours)
Shopping
Malls, markets, and shopping destinations in Triplicane.
Schools & Colleges
Educational institutions in and around Triplicane.
CHS Irusappa Street
7, Irusappa Street, Triplicane, Chennai, 600005
CMS Bells Road
139, Bellsroad,Triplicane, 600005
CMS Krishnampet
6,Besant School Road, Triplicane, 600005
CMS Soorappa Street
2/84 C M S Sorappa Street, Triplicane,Chennai, 600005
CMS Thypoon Ali Khan Street
26Thypoon Alikhan St, Triplicane, 600005
CMS Triplicane High Road
190,Triplicane High Road Triplicane,Chennai-5, 600005
CMS Vr Pillai Street
1,Venkatrangam Street,Triplicane-05, 1,Venkatrangam Street,Triplicane - 05, 600005
CSI Kellett HSS
25,B.V.Naicken Street, Triplicane, Chennai -5, 600005
CSI Middle School
Csi Middle School,65/31,Big Street, Triplicane. Chennai, 600005
CUMS Thayarsahib Street
17,Vallaba Agraharam Street, Triplicane,Chennai -5, 600005
Devi Navasakthi Middle School
10 Assudeen Khan Street, Thiruvallikeni, Chennai, 600005
Eve MAT HSS
No.25 Azzudin Khan Street, Triplicane, 600005
Govt. Model GHSS Triplicane
No.9, Kamarajar Salai, Triplicane, 600005
H.H.Mandal Middle School
Hakeem NPS, Teynampet
No.281, Triplicane High Road, Triplicane, Chennai, 600005
K.P.Ilm Nursery & Primary School
31/15, Triplicane High Road, Triplicane, 600005
Lady Willingdon Govt Model Girls Higher Secondary School Triplicane
1 Dr Besant Road , Triplicane, 600005
M.O.P Vaishnav High School
153,Venkatrangam Street, Triplicane,Chennai, 600005
Mani's Nursery And Primary School
No 60, Mallan Ponnappan Street , Triplicane, Chennai, 600005
Murthuzaviya Oriental HSS
12/186,Big Street, Triplicane, 600005
Murthuzaviya Primary School
12/186, Big Street,Triplicane.Chennai, 600005
Murthuzaviya School For The Intellectually Disabled
27, Big Street Chennai, 600005
N.K.T National Boys Hs
28, T.P.Koil Street, . , Triplicane, Chennai-5, 600005
N.K.T National Girls HSS
No.41,Dr.Besant Road, Triplicane, 600005
Our Ladys Centre MAT School
Kamaraj Salai, Triplicane, 600005
Rex MAT HSS
Rex Matricualtion Hr.Sec.School, No 12, North Tank Squre Street,Triplican, Chennai.E, 600005
S.S Ragavendra Rao Primary School
20/18 , Parthasarathy Samy Street, 600005
Sak Nursery & Primary School
11/4, Dr. Natesan Road 3rd Street, Triplicane, Chennai, 600005
Sakthi Vidyashram N&P School
23,Mayor Chittibabu Street, Triplicane, 600005
Samarao Nursery & Pry School
No 4 Singarachari Street Triplicane, 600005
Sjn Sjv NPS
115 Big Street, Triplicane Chennai, 600005
Sjnsjv Primary School
No: 11 ,Ponnappa Lane Triplicane Chennai, 600005
Sree Vijaya NPS
31 Car Street Triplicane Chennai5, 600005
Sri Guru Vidhyalaya N & P
14, New Fire Wood Bank Street, Triplicane, Chennai, 600005
Sri Jnsjv MAT HSS
16 & 17, Ganapathy Street, Triplicane, 600005
The Hindu HSS
149, Big Street, Triplicane, 600005
The Hindu Nursery And Primary School
91 Big Street, Triplicane, 600005
The Hindu Senior Sec School
No 169/83, Big Street, Triplicane, 600005
The Muslim HSS
278, Triplicane High Road, Chennai, 600005
Washington Nursery & Primary School
22 Irusappa Street, Triplicane, 600005
Transport
Getting around and connecting from Triplicane.
Triplicane Bus Stand
bus stop
Chepauk MRTS
suburban train · Beach–Velachery Line
Lighthouse Metro (upcoming)
metro · Line 3
Bus Routes
MTC and TNSTC bus services from Triplicane.
| Route | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broadway | Thiruvanmiyur |
| 5B | Broadway | Adyar |
| 6 | Broadway | Besant Nagar |
| 23C | Broadway | Adyar |
| M27 | Broadway | Mylapore |
| 29C | Ennore | Thiruvanmiyur |
| 45A | Broadway | Velachery |
| M70 | Broadway | Adyar Depot |
| 21H | Tambaram | Broadway |
| 36B | T. Nagar | Marina Beach |
| 5C | Broadway | Thiruvanmiyur |
Nearby Localities
Other neighbourhoods in the same zone as Triplicane.
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Egmore
A central Chennai neighbourhood anchored by Egmore Railway Station, the Government Museum, and some of the city's finest Indo-Saracenic architecture.
Nungambakkam
An upscale neighbourhood in central Chennai known for its consulates, fine-dining restaurants, Semmozhi Poonga botanical garden, and proximity to the city's business district.
Kodambakkam
The heart of the Tamil film industry, Kodambakkam is a bustling residential and commercial neighbourhood synonymous with Kollywood studios and cinema heritage.