Temples in Chennai

Discover famous temples located in Chennai district including their history, architecture, festivals, darshan timings and travel information.

Explore the most famous temples in Chennai district, including ancient Shiva temples, Vishnu temples, Murugan temples, Amman temples and other important pilgrimage destinations with history, timings and travel information.

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Arulmigu Mahalakshmi Temple - Shri Ashtalakshmi Temple

Arulmigu Mahalakshmi Temple - Shri Ashtalakshmi Temple

📍 Besant Nagar, Chennai
🕒 6:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Main Deity: Amman
Listed In: Amman Temple

A prominent Lakshmi temple dedicated to the eight forms of Goddess Lakshmi, representing different aspects of prosperity, wealth, knowledge, courage, victory, progeny...

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Arulmigu Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple

Arulmigu Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple

📍 Mangadu, Chennai
🕒 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Main Deity: Amman
Listed In: Amman Temple

A renowned Shakti shrine dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi, traditionally associated with the sacred meditation of Goddess Parvati at Mangadu and revered as an important...

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Arulmigu Kapaleeshwarar Temple

Arulmigu Kapaleeshwarar Temple

📍 Mylapore, Chennai
🕒 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Main Deity: Shiva
Listed In: Shiva Temple | Paadal Petra Sthalam

A Paadal Petra Sthalam where Lord Shiva is worshipped as Kapaleeswarar and Goddess Parvati as Karpagambal, traditionally associated with the sacred legends of Mylapore...

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Arulmigu Mundagakanni Amman Temple

Arulmigu Mundagakanni Amman Temple

📍 Mylapore, Chennai
🕒 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Main Deity: Amman
Listed In: Amman Temple

A revered shrine dedicated to Goddess Mundakakanni Amman, worshipped as a powerful form of the Divine Mother and traditionally regarded as a protective deity of the...

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Arulmigu Tiruvalithayam Tiruvallesvarar Temple

Arulmigu Tiruvalithayam Tiruvallesvarar Temple

📍 Padi, Chennai
🕒 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Main Deity: Shiva
Listed In: Shiva Temple | Paadal Petra Sthalam

A historic Shiva temple where Lord Shiva is worshipped as Tiruvaleeswarar and traditionally associated with the sacred legend of Vali, the vanara king from the Ramayana,...

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Arulmigu Thiyagaraja Swamy Temple

Arulmigu Thiyagaraja Swamy Temple

📍 Thiruvottiyur, Chennai
🕒 5:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Main Deity: Shiva
Listed In: Shiva Temple | Paadal Petra Sthalam

A Paadal Petra Sthalam where Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of Thyagaraja and Goddess Parvati as Vadivudai Amman, with the temple traditionally associated with the...

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Arulmigu Marundeeswarar Temple

Arulmigu Marundeeswarar Temple

📍 Tiruvanmiyur, Chennai
🕒 5:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Main Deity: Shiva
Listed In: Shiva Temple | Paadal Petra Sthalam

A Paadal Petra Sthalam where Lord Shiva is worshipped as Marundeeswarar, the divine physician, and Goddess Thiripurasundari as his consort, traditionally associated with...

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Arulmigu Sri Parthasarathyswamy Temple

Arulmigu Sri Parthasarathyswamy Temple

📍 Triplicane, Chennai
🕒 06:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Main Deity: Vishnu
Listed In: Vishnu Temple | Divya Desam

A Divya Desam where Lord Parthasarathy is worshipped as Lord Krishna in his role as the charioteer of Arjuna, renowned for its historic Vaishnava traditions, several...

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