Mylapore, or Thirumayilai, is a neighbourhood in the central part of the city of Chennai, India. It is one of the oldest residential parts of the city. The locality is claimed to be the birthplace of
Mylapore Theppam Festival
Kapaleeshwarar Temple water tank during a sunset
Entrance of the Universal Temple
Thomas the Apostle also known as Didymus, was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus according to the New Testament. Thomas is commonly known as "doubting Thomas" because he initially doubted the resurre
Mylapore
…celebrated Tamil philosopher Valluvar, and the Hindu saint and philosopher, Peyalvar. It is also believed by Christians to be the place of martyrdom of St. Thomas the Apostle, who preached along the Malabar Coast, and established the Malankara Nasrani community. Mylapore is known for its tree-lined avenues, Kapaleeshwarar…
Thomas the Apostle, detail of the mosaic in the Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna, 6th century
The Apostle Thomas, Rubens, c. 1613
The Postal Department of India issued a stamp commemorating his mission to the country.
The reliquary of the spear which killed St. Thomas, in Chennai, India