People and culture

Tiruvallur has a very interesting history. It has many temples dedicated to various legends down the history. Mainly an agriculture based district, majorly contains village population with a few towns and some influence from the Chennai city. The major religion of here is Hinduism, though people following Christian and Muslim religions are there too. The temples are a rich heritage to the culture of this district and has many festivals unique to this region.

Important Festivals

• Tiruttani Adi-Kiruthikai Peruvizha

• Periyapalayam Adi-Peruvizha celebration 10days

• Tiruvallur Sri Veeraraghavar Temple Amavasya celebration (Every month)

• Mahalaya Amavasya day.