Gerugampakkam, Irandam Kattalai, Kolapakkam, Kolachery, Kovur, Pazhanthandalam, Periyapanicheri, Sirukalathur, Thandalam, Tharapakkam and Tirumuddivakkam village panchayats are annexed to Kundrathur Municipality The locality is known for the Kundrathur Murugan Temple, one of the most popular temples in Chennai.

T.R.Baalu of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the Member of Parliament (MP) and Selvaperunthagai K of the Indian National Congress is the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) The temple has a rich history that dates back to the era of the legendary Kulothunga Chola II.

The deity under the name Thiruvooraga Perumal takes the form similar to the one in Tirupati along with his consort Thiruvirundhavalli Thayar.

It was built by the celebrated Shaivaite poet Sekkizhar where Lord Shiva appears in the form of Thiru Nageshwarar along with his consort Parvati as Kamakshi just outside the sanctum sanctorum.

Devotees throng temple during Maha Shivaratri, Anna Abhishekam, Arudra Darishanam and other important religious occasions.

The larger belief is that Lord Shiva here is none other than Rahu himself and worshipping him will give devotees all sorts of fortunes in life.

According to Hindu scriptures, Lord Muruga stayed on this very hill during his travel from Thiruporur to Tiruttani.

The temple was constructed by King Kulothunga Chola II and its speciality lies in its sanctum sanctorum where Lord Muruga could be seen with only one of his consorts at a time though he appears with both.

The sanctum sanctorum hosts the same Shivling as "Kandleeshwarar" to which Lord Muruga performed his pooja.

Constructed through funds raised by the area's welfare association, the temple hosts Lord Shiva as Methaleeshwarar at the sanctum sanctorum along with Goddess Abhayambika.

The temple's consecration happened under the presence of Srila Sri Arunagirinatha Gnanasambantha Desika Paramacharya of the Madurai Adheenam.

The deity here is Lord Ganesha it is one of the oldest temple in Kundrathur, with a larger number of local Devotees.