Origin

So, where did Madhavaram derive its name from? Madhavapuram, Mahadevapuram, or Maha-thava-puram, as inscribed on a stone in front of the Vinayaka temple in Rajaji Street? “The name probably emerged because great saints prayed here,” says Bharath gurukkal of the Kailasanadhar temple.

Horticultural farm

Away from noise, bustle and narrow roads, Madhavaram Milk Colony is an area of broad avenues and large, leafy trees. On the main road, stop at the only Government-run horticultural farm (Tel: 87543 58986) in the city, for a walk through five acres of stunning greenery. The farm sells scientifically-nurtured fruit saplings, ornamental and flower plants and vegetable seedlings, for a song. “We have been in business since 1980,” says Dr. K Saravanan, farm in-charge, listing out what you can choose among the 70,000 saplings “raised for homes, gardens and streets”. Don’t forget the bagfuls of organic manure from the milk plant nearby..............Read more

Source: The Hindu