By Saurav Mehra Brindavan Street sits in one of the oldest residential pockets of Chennai — a genuinely quiet, tree-shaded lane tucked into Mylapore, a neighbourhood with claims stretching back to the birthplace of the Tamil philosopher Valluvar and, by Christian tradition, the martyrdom site of St. Thomas the Apostle. The street itself doesn’t carry that kind of individual fame, but its address does a lot of the talking.
Brindavan Street, Mylapore, Chennai
| Quick Facts | Details |
| Location | Dwarka Colony, Mylapore |
| Nearest station | Light House MRTS — ~7 min walk |
| Nearest metro | LIC (Blue Line) — ~17 min walk |
| Character | Residential |
| Nearby landmarks | Kapaleeshwarar Temple, St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica |
Where Brindavan Street Sits
Brindavan Street runs through Mylapore (also known as Thirumayilai), one of the oldest residential parts of central Chennai. It sits within the Dwarka Colony locality, close to Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Ramakrishna Mutt, and the broader network of temple-adjacent lanes that give Mylapore its distinct character. The area falls under pin code 600004.
Getting to Brindavan Street
Light House MRTS station is the closest rail option, roughly a seven-minute walk. Mundakanni Amman Kovil MRTS station also serves the wider Mylapore-Royapettah area for those approaching from a different direction.
Beyond MRTS:
- Bus: Kalyani Hospital bus stop sits about four minutes away, with route 21 among the services running through the area.
- Metro: LIC metro station, on the Blue Line, is the nearest metro option, though it’s a longer walk of around 17 minutes. Royapettah metro station, on the under-construction Purple Line, will eventually improve connectivity further once operational — worth checking current status if metro access matters for your trip.
- Auto/cab: Widely available, and often the more practical choice given Mylapore’s narrow, temple-town-style lanes.
Given the neighbourhood’s dense, old-city layout, walking or a short auto ride tends to work better for getting around Brindavan Street itself than relying on a longer walk from the nearest metro.
Shops and What the Street Is Known For
Brindavan Street is primarily residential, part of Mylapore’s older established housing fabric rather than a commercial or shopping destination in its own right. The everyday commerce here reflects the broader Mylapore character — small local shops, provision stores, and services catering to a settled residential community rather than large-scale retail.
What draws most visitors to this part of Chennai isn’t the street itself but the neighbourhood surrounding it. Mylapore is genuinely one of Chennai’s cultural centres, known for its Katcheri (Carnatic music) season, tree-lined avenues, and deep religious history spanning Hindu and Christian traditions alike.
Nearby Areas Worth Visiting Together
Kapaleeshwarar Temple, one of Chennai’s most significant Shiva temples, anchors the wider Mylapore temple district and is within easy reach of Brindavan Street.
St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica, believed to house the tomb of St. Thomas the Apostle, reflects Mylapore’s Christian heritage alongside its Hindu temple culture.
Royapettah, adjoining Mylapore, connects via Thiru Vi Ka Salai — a major north-south street running through Royapettah, Mylapore, and Gopalapuram, historically known for its concentration of automobile dealers.
Mundakanni Amman Koil Street, covered in more detail as its own destination, sits nearby and carries one of Mylapore’s oldest temples along with its dedicated MRTS station.
FAQs
Q1. Which train station is closest to Brindavan Street?
Light House MRTS station, about a seven-minute walk away.
Q2. Is Brindavan Street a shopping destination?
No — it’s primarily a residential lane in Mylapore, with everyday local shops rather than a dedicated retail or market identity.
Q3. Which metro station serves the area?
LIC metro station on the Blue Line is nearest, roughly 17 minutes on foot; the under-construction Royapettah station on the Purple Line will improve access once it opens.
Q4. What makes Mylapore significant as a neighbourhood?
It’s one of Chennai’s oldest residential areas, tied to the birthplace of the Tamil philosopher Valluvar, the traditional site of St. Thomas the Apostle’s martyrdom, and home to the Kapaleeshwarar Temple and Ramakrishna Mutt.
Q5. Is Brindavan Street easy to reach by bus?
Yes — Kalyani Hospital bus stop is about four minutes away, with several routes, including the 21, serving the area.