[citation needed] Integration of the Metro and MRTS with the suburban station in the neighbourhood, is expected to make the suburb the city's largest transit hub after Chennai Central.

According to Hindu tradition, the sage Bhringi resided and meditated on the hillock in his quest to see Shiva.

[3] The ancient Syrian Christian community of India trace the origin of their church to St. Thomas the Apostle.

A shrine dedicated to "Our Lady of Expectation" (Mother Mary) was built in 1523 on top of the Mount.

At the northern foot of the mount, is a gateway of four impressive arches surmounted by a cross bearing the inscribed date 1547.