Prior to its incorporation in Madras city, Saidapet functioned as the administrative headquarters of Chingleput district.

Saidapet was occupied by the British East India Company and was made the administrative headquarters of Chingleput district.

The dilapidated old bridge was replaced by a new one in the 1960s built as part of the reconstruction and modernization efforts.

Saidapet was obtained by the British East India Company in the 1700s along with the jaghir of Chingleput.

Annual ten-day Brahmotsavam takes place in the Tamil month of Chithirai.

During Chitirai thirvizha, people visit the temple in huge numbers and there will be a daily spiritual talk on Thiruvasagam about Lord Shiva.

This temple is situated in the centre of Saidapet, near to the newly constructed Market Subway which links to the Anna Salai and Alandur.

The Stala Virutcham is Vanni Maram and is being worshipped on Saturdays by the devotees of Saidapet, Mambalam, K K Nagar, Velacherry etc.

Annual brahmotsavam take place in the month of Ani and the deity is taken in processing for 10 days.

C.S.I St. Thomas Church located in Saidapet is 85 years old with 400 families as its members, all converted for money and other favours.

[2] A few meters south of the Maraimalai Adigalar Bridge is the hill formation called Little Mount.

The Church holds an annual festival in honor of Our Lady on the fifth Saturday of Easter.

Recently, this Church was elevated to the status of a Shrine to convert more innocent people.

There are frequent bus services originating from this place to other important parts of the city and outskirts.

The station has bus terminus nearby and connects to all the southern destination in the city.

It is Located in Kodambakkam Rd, Subramania Salai, Karpaga Vinayaka Nagar, Saidapet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600015 .