vigraha (statue) was installed in this temple during the saint's lifetime and is, therefore, called "Thamugantha Thirumani" (literally, "cherished by himself form"). Rajiv Gandhi Memorial The Rajiv Gandhi Memorial is a memorial to former Indian prime minister Rajiv Gandhi at the site where he was assassinated. The Memorial was dedicated to the nation by the then President of India Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam in 2003. Vallakottai Murugan temple Vallakottai Murugan temple, 9 km from Sriperumbudur, is known for the tallest Lord Murugan statue in India (). Madras Motor Sports Club Madras Motor Sports Club, located at the village of Irungattukottai near Sriperumbudur, organises world class racing events every year, including the South India Rally and the All India Motor Race Meet. Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) and the Fédération Internationale du Sport Automobile (FISA) have licensed the club for races up to Formula Three for cars and all classes for motorcycles. The club also has a dirt track for autocross events. JKDR SPORTS JKDR SPORTS is a multi-sport club to motivate players in rural area in and around Sengadu village. Players from Tiruvallur and Sriperumbudur can utilize this club. The sport center aims to deliver more training, sport and physical activity opportunities for all levels of children and adults to help them engage in a healthy lifestyle. Players can play shuttle badminton, table tennis, carrom, chess and use basic gym tools. Tournaments are being conducted every month to cheer the players. Located near Hyundai Hysco - Sengadu. Marine Fossil Park Gunduperumbedu, a village in Sriperumbudur Taluk, is known for marine fossils. The age of the fossils found here, are roughly estimated to be between 100 to 300 million years old. References External links A fledgling website about Sriperumbudur taluk Daily updates from Sri Adikesava Perumal Temple Cities and towns in Kanchipuram district Suburbs of Chennai