Sriperumbudur, also known as Thiruperumbudur, is a town situated in the Kanchipuram district of Tamil Nadu, India. It is located approximately 40 kilometers southwest of Chennai along National Highway 4 and falls within the Chennai Metropolitan Area.
The town has experienced rapid industrialization since the year 2000. Historically and culturally, it is recognized as the birthplace of Sri Ramanuja, a prominent Hindu Vaishnava saint. Additionally, the location is notable for being the site where former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated in 1991.