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.

Arulmigu Ashtalakshmi Temple

Arulmigu Ashtalakshmi Temple

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

Ashtalakshmi Temple at Besant Nagar is a unique temple dedicated to the eight forms of Goddess Lakshmi representing wealth, courage, knowledge, prosperity, and success....

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Arulmigu Kapaleeswarar Temple

Arulmigu Kapaleeswarar 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

Kapaleeswarar Temple at Mylapore is one of Chennai's most iconic Shiva temples, dedicated to Lord Kapaleeswarar and Goddess Karpagambal. Renowned for its towering...

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Arulmigu Mundakakanni Amman Temple

Arulmigu Mundakakanni Amman Temple

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

Mundakakanni Amman Temple at Mylapore is an ancient shrine dedicated to Goddess Mundakakanni Amman, worshipped for protection, health, and prosperity. The temple is...

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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

Marundeeswarar Temple at Tiruvanmiyur is an ancient Paadal Petra Sthalam dedicated to Lord Shiva as the Divine Healer. According to tradition, Sage Agastya received...

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Arulmigu Thyagarajaswamy Temple

Arulmigu Thyagarajaswamy Temple

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

Thyagarajaswamy Temple at Tiruvottiyur, popularly known as Adhipureeswarar Temple, is one of the oldest Shiva temples in Tamil Nadu. The temple is revered for its rich...

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