![]() Prior to its inclusion in the then city of Madras, Mambalam was a village in the Saidapet taluk of Chingleput district. With the railway line dividing the locality into East Mambalam and West Mambalam, and with East Mambalam having renamed as "Thyagaraya Nagar," the western part continues to be known as "West Mambalam" today. Then mel(top) changed into west and ambalam changed into Mambalam. In ancient times it was known as Mylai mel ambalam (place located on the west of Mylai). ![]() Mambalam is believed to have derived its name from the existence of Maha vilvam trees in the locality, which in due course become Mavilam and then Mambalam The Ayodhya Mandapam is an important landmark. Nagar and Nandanam stretch all along its eastern frontiers while Ashok Nagar lies to its west. It is bounded by Kodambakkam to the north and Saidapet to the south. It is known for its shops, bazaars and Hindu temples. West Mambalam is a residential and commercial area in Chennai, India.
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