History:
Tiruvallur is an ancient town in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The name is derived from the Tamil words ‘Tiru’ meaning “holy” and ‘Vallur’ meaning “village”.
Tiruvallur was a small village during the Chola period (9th to 12th century AD). During the period of Vijayanagar Empire (14th to 17th century AD), the town was an important center for trade. It was also a center for Jainism and Hinduism.
Description:
The people of Tiruvallur are known for their hospitality and friendly nature. They are also known for their traditional art forms such as Thiruvallur Karagam and Thiruvallur Koothu. The people of Tiruvallur celebrate many festivals such as Pongal, Diwali and Navaratri.
The people of Tiruvallur follow the traditional customs of Tamil Nadu. They observe the rituals of Hinduism and Jainism. They also follow the traditional way of life and dress.
Tiruvallur is also known by many other names such as Thiruvallur, Tiruvalloor, Tiruvalluram and Tiruvallurum.
