Mylapore is a cultural hub and neighborhood in the southern part of the city of Chennai. Mylapore is also called Thirumayilai. Mylapore is a major commercial center, as well as one of the oldest residential parts of the city. It is known for its tree-lined avenues, the seventh-century Kapaleeshwarar Temple, katcheri season and Ramakrishna Math. Mylapore is regarded as the birthplace of Tamil poet and saint, Thiruvalluvar, one of the icons of Tamil literature. It is a place of famous Siva Temple. The present name "Mylapore" has been derived from the word "Mayil" meaning peacock. The Punnai tree is adjacent to a shrine in Mylapore is considered as a sacred tree and the aspiring and child less couples tie cradles with the belief that such an act would bless them with a child. The cancellation depitcs leaves of Punnai tree and a peacock.