Polichalur

Pozhichalur Agastheeswarar Temple (Vada Thirunallaaru, Saneeswarar Temple only one temple in North Tamil Nadu)[2] is about 800 years old and has a big pond on the western side of the temple. This Tamil Nadu temple is called as Agastheeswarar temple as Agasthiyar is said to have worshipped Shiva here on his return from Himalayas, the Amman is called as Anandavalli. Pallavaram Railway station is the nearest railhead.

The temple enshrines Agastheeswarar as the presiding deity along with his divine consort Anandavalli. The sanctum of the Lord faces east and that of his consort faces south. Though Agastheeswarar Temple doesn't match to the grandeur of the ancient Chola temples, the architecture style denotes that the temple belongs to 12th century. The style of construction with the Gaja-Brashta-Vimana (resembling the shape of an elephant's behind) and the stone inscription stands as a testimony to this fact. Most noteworthy feature of the shrine is that the temple has a shrine dedicated to Lord Sani; the shrine of Sani is considered to be next to that of Thirunallar. Traditionally, all the temples visited by Sage Agastya are known as Agastheeswaram. It is said that the temple was visited by Sage Agastya; hence the name Agastheeswarar Temple. Mahashivaratri, Karthikai Deepam, Sani Peyarchi and Guru Peyarchi are the major festivals celebrated amid much pomp and splendour. Thousands of devotees visit the shrine every year.

• Arulmigu Pidari Kalliyamman Temple [3]
• Arulmigu Pidari Sri Devi Ganga Bhavani Shakthi peedam. Thangal.
• Arulmigu Perariyamman Temple
• Arulmigu Rama Anjaneyar Temple
• Arulmigu Vishnu Vinayagar Temple
• Agastheeswarar Temple (North Thirunallaaru)
• Kalli Amman Temple
• Arulmigu Hayagrevar Temple
• Famous Sai Baba Temple

Polichalur Punitha Arokia Annai

Pozhichalur Punitha Annai Church is dedicated to Mother Mary of Velankanni and well known called as "Pozhichalur Punitha Arokia Annai" or "Our Lady of Health - Pozhichalur". The church has attracted many din and around Pozhichalur, Pammal, Pallavaram and also from other parts of Chennai. The church is renowned for many miracles especially for married couple who is expecting for their child.

The church was run by Fathers of Precious Blood Missionaries. The parish comprised nearly 450 families and came under the Diocese of Chingleput.

Pozhichalur Punitha Arokia Annai festival is celebrated every year from 29 August to 8 September. On 29 August a flag hoisting ceremony marks the beginning of the festival. Novena Mass is conducted in Tamil at 6.30 pm every day in the evening during the festival season along with rosary and novena prayers. On 8 September, the chariot procession starts with three chariots of St Michael, St Joseph and Pozhichalur Punitha Arokia Annai. At the end of chariots possession Eucharist Blessing the lowering of the flag happens on the same day to mark the end of the festival.[4]

Landmark: Near Polichalur Bus Terminus

Pozhichalur Mosque is dedicated to Muslim Brothers of the localities. The mosque has attracted many devotees in and around Pozhichalur and Pammal. It is the oldest mosque since 1984. It is popularly called "Masjid-e-Munawar". It is located near Pozhichalur Water Tank.

• Kabaddi
• Cricket
• Football
• Volleyball

• Indian Overseas Bank
• Tamil Nadu grama bank
• State Bank of Hyderabad
• City Union Bank[5]
• State Bank of India
• Karur Vysya Bank
• ICICI Bank
• Muthoot Finance
• Axis Bank
• Bank of India
• India ATM

• Govt Hospital
• Thayu Pain & Fitness Clinic Dr K Thayumanavan, BPT, MS, [Neuro-Science] MBA, FSS, IASM, CPC
• Dhanam Nursing Home
• Das Hospitals

There are many schools like Sri Sarada Eashwar Vidya Mandir, Marya Nivas.

• Annai Vailankanni Matriculation Hr. Sec. School
• Bright Minds Crescent Pre-School
• Marya Nivas Matriculation School
• Sri Sarada Eashwar Vidya Mandir Mat Hr Sec School
• Sri Shankara Vidyalaya
• Selva Vignesh Matriculation School
• Panchayat Union Middle School (Chitlapakkam Panchayat Union - Rural)
• Adi Dravidar Welfare School
• JKM Matriculation School
• Janice Typewriting Institute
• Kidzee Pre-School

The previous AIADMK regime (2001–06) government had allotted 2,000 acres of land free for the AAI to carry out the expansion by taking lands from residents of Pozhichalur, Pammal and Anakaputhur.[6] Under pressure from the opposition parties such as CPM, DMK, PMK, and MDMK, the government later decided to drop land acquisition in the said areas and identified alternative land at Manapakkam, Tharapakkam, Kolapakkam and Gerugambakkam.[7]