Kosapet
Neighbourhood in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kosapet is a neighbourhood of Chennai. The name is a corruption of Kuyavar Pettai ("Potter's Locality"), and originated due to the concentration of potters and artisans in this area.[1] The area is Ward 98 (Zone 7) of Chennai Corporation.
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Coordinates: 13°05′32.0″N 80°15′18.6″E | |
Country | India |
State | Tamil Nadu |
Metro | Chennai |
Elevation | 33 m (108 ft) |
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• Official | Tamil |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
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Kosapet is situated near Purasawalkam. Kuyavar Pettai is the original name. The locality is popular for many events and festival celebrations which is unique in every street. Kandasami temple which is one of the oldest temples in this area is famous for its festivals such as bramha utsav, kandasasti and other celebrations. There is a tank which belongs to the temple; it helps to keep the ground water level intact.