Situated in the western part of Chennai, Vadapalani is an important bus terminus on Arcot Road.

This place is famous for its Palani Andavar Temple, dedicated to Lord Murugan, built in the late 19th century.

Palaniandavar (Lord Muruga) is said to shower devotees with his blessings just the same as in Palani Murugan Temple.

With the presence of this famous temple, since the late 19th century, the area developed into a metropolitan socio-economic hub of attraction and became a part of Chennai city.

Vadapalani is known for its health care infrastructure, with several major hospitals having their facility in the neighbourhood.