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Neighbourhood in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Kosapet
Neighbourhood
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Coordinates: 13°05′32.0″N 80°15′18.6″E / 13.092222°N 80.255167°E / 13.092222; 80.255167
Country India
State Tamil Nadu
Metro Chennai
Elevation 33 m (108 ft)
Languages
• Official Tamil
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)

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.

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.

A potter making a Clay Pillayar idol in Kusapettai

Sri Vaembu Aathi Muthumari Amman Temple

  1. ^ "Green is serious biz. no fancy!". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 10 May 2023.