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St. Thomas Mount was named after Thomas, the disciple of Jesus who died at the same place. It is a Holy place of religious glory, historical eminence, international prominence, and also a tourist ... St. Thomas Mount in Chennai and Little Mount in Chennai are areas where St. Thomas, the apostle was believed to have lived. The St. Thomas Mount National Shrine at St Thomas Mount, known as “Parangimalai” in the vernacular, is celebrating its 500th anniversary. The long-awaited MRTS train service between Velachery and St. Thomas Mount is expected to commence operations by May this year. The extension project, initiated in 2008 to connect Chennai Beach to Velachery via St. Thomas Mount, faced multiple delays due to land acquisition disputes and legal challenges.