Walajabad is a town and taluka headquarters in Kanchipuram district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located about 80 km from Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu. Walajabad is known for its talc mines, which produce some of the finest quality talc in the world.
Walajabad is also a popular pilgrimage destination, with several temples located in the town and its surroundings. The most famous temple in Walajabad is the Thillai Natarajar Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Other important temples in Walajabad include the Ekambareswarar Temple, the Varadharaja Perumal Temple, and the Kamakshi Amman Temple.
Walajabad is well-connected by road and rail to major cities in Tamil Nadu. The nearest airport is Chennai International Airport (MAA), which is about 80 km away.
Here is a summary of the key information about Walajabad, Kanchipuram:
District: Kancheepuram
State: Tamil Nadu
Pin Code: 631605
Nearby cities:
- Kanchipuram (13 km)
- Sriperumbudur (15 km)
- Chengalpattu (20 km)
Tourist places:
- Sri Vadapathirakaliamman Temple Walajabad
- Sri Vellariamman Temple
- Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple
- Thillai Natarajar Temple, Chidambaram (30 km)
- Ekambareswarar Temple, Kanchipuram (18 km)
- Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram (18 km)
- Kamakshi Amman Temple, Kanchipuram (18 km)
- Sri Vadapathirakaliamman Temple Walajabad
- Sri Vellariamman Temple
- Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple
Weather:
- Today: 26°C, cloudy, with a high of 29°C and a low of 24°C
- Tomorrow: 30°C, thunderstorms, with a high of 30°C and a low of 24°C
Transport facility
- Walajabad is well-connected by road and rail.
- The nearest airport is Chennai International Airport (MAA), which is about 80 km away.
- There are regular buses from Kanchipuram and Chennai to Walajabad.
- There is also a railway station in Walajabad, which is connected to major cities in Tamil Nadu.
