Here are ten famous temples in Chennai, each celebrated for its unique architecture, cultural significance, and spiritual ambiance: 1. Kapaleeshwarar Temple Description: A historic temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, known for its Dravidian architecture and vibrant festivals. Address: 234, Ramakrishna Mutt Rd, Vinayaka Nagar Colony, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004. Rating: 4.8 […]
Chennai Temples for Navaratri Festival… Temples to visit in Chennai city during Navaratri festival 2026.. In temples of Tamil Nadu, Navaratri is celebrated for Durga’s dwelling in each temple. The temples are decorated, ceremonial lamps are lit, and Vedic chantings are performed. Navaratri has been a historic tradition within Tamil Nadu, with Lakshmi, Saraswati, and Durga […]
Vishu is the traditional Malayali New Year festival which would be mostly celebrated in South India, by the Malayalees in a joyful manner. This festival would be celebrated either on 14th or 15th April of every year, and mostly this festival event would takes place during the Tamil New Year Day, and hence Tamil people also used to celebrate […]
Shiva Vishnu Temple, Periyar Nagar, Chennai – Vaikunta Ekadashi & Aani Thirumanjanam celebrations.. Sri Shiva Vishnu Temple is situated in Periyar Nagar, near Periyar Nagar Post Office, Chennai – 600082. This temple is surrounded with big trees, and hence we can breathe fresh air. This is a medium sized temple, and in this temple, both […]
Margazhi is an auspicious month, during which, the temples would get busily scheduled with numerous pujas, festivals and with spiritual discourses, and in some temples, dance and music events would also be organized colourfully, joyfully and wonderfully. Here is a detailed list of beautiful temples which are rich in art and architecture and active during […]
Parrys Venugopala Swamy Temple, Chennai.. The temple is located in Lingichetty Street in Mannadi in Chennai. About 100 years ago, Vaishya Telugu Chettiar community people of Chennai started a small bhajana mutt and worshipped. In course of time, new stone idols of Venugopala Swamy with Rukmini and Satyabhama were erected and a new temple was […]
Arulmigu Pidari Ilankaliamman temple is situated in Saidapet, Near Saidapet Bus Depot. The chief deity of the temple is Ma Ilankali, and she is considered to be a guardian deity. Apart from the main shrines, there are shrines for Vinayagar, Anjaneyar, Murugar and his consorts, Ma Valli, Ma Devasena, and the Navagrahas. According to legend, […]
Once, the sun god didn’t recognize Devi Karumari when she took the form of an old lady, and didn’t attend to her properly. Due to that, he has lost his brightness and begged to Mata Parvati to forgive his mistake. He further asked Karumari to celebrate Sunday as an auspicious day for worshipping her. He […]
There is a famous temple situated in Porur, Chennai, and this temple is dedicated to Ma Durga, and in this temple, Ma Durga is also called as Sri Durga Lakshmi Saraswati, in order to establish that all the Tridevi are one and the same. Temple Address: Santosh Nagar, Madhanandapuram, 46, Ramachandra St, Porur, Chennai– 600116. […]
Chennai KK Nagar Ayyappan Temple Kumbabishekam.. Swamy Ayyappan Temple, KK.Nagar Kumbabishekham event took place on 28th June 2023, in presence of large number of devotees. Here apart from the main shrine, shrines for Lord Ganapathi, Ma Bhagavathi and Lord Krishna are there. All these divine deities look very attractive and realistic. Address of the temple […]
Thiruverkadu Karumariamman Temple Kumbabishekam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu… Thiruverkadu Devi Karumariamman Temple is a Hindu temple in Tiruverkadu, located near Chennai and the deity of the temple is Karumariamman. The idol present in the sanctum sanctorum looks in a graceful form with all Divine features. There is also a shrine for Karumariamman idol with the idol […]
Raja Annamalaipuram Ayyappa Temple Kumbabhishekam… The Kumbabishekam of Ayyappa Temple in Raja Annamalaipuram took place on March 27, 2024, in the presence of thousands of devotees. The temple was established in 1981 and constructed and congregated in 1982 on the land donated to the temple by Rajah Sir Muthiah Chettiar. The temple is built as […]
Vadapalani Andavar Murugan Temple Kumbabishekam.. Vadapalani Andavar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Muruga. It is located in Vadapalani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was renovated in the 1920s and a Rajagopuram was built during that time. The temple has grown in popularity, which is believed to be in part due to the patronage of cinema stars. The belief is very strong […]
Maduranthakam Eri Katha Ramar Temple Rama Navami Utsavam.. Eri-Katha Raamar Temple is dedicated to Rama located in Maduranthakam, Tamil Nadu. The temple is glorified by Ramanujar, Thirumalisai Alvar and classified as one of the 108 Divya Kshethrams. This is the sthalam (place) where Udayavar (the presiding deity) was named Ramanuja. The temple is also known by other names such as – Mathuranthaka Chaturvedi Mangalam, Vaikunda Varthanam, Thirumathurai, […]
Periyapalayam Bhavani Amman Temple Kumbabhishekam, Chennai… The Bhavani Amman Temple at Periyapalayam near Chennai attracts a large number of devotees. Goddess Bhavani is the presiding deity of the temple and thousands of devotees visit the temple on weekends, during the months of Aadi and Aavani. It is 45 km far away from Chennai. Periyapalayam can […]
Chennai Annanagar Ayyappan Temple Mandalam Pooja, Makaravilakku Utsavam.. AnnaNagar Ayyappan Temple is dedicated to Lord Ayyappan in Chennai. In the year 1979, the temple construction was started and the kumbabishekam and consecration of the idol were performed in the year 1984 by the temple management. In this temple separate shrines for Lord Ganesha, Muruga, Mata […]
Selaiyur Raghavendra Swamy Mutt, Tambaram, Chennai… In Selaiyur near Tambaram, Chennai, a new Raghavendra Brindavanam was established and it came to be known as Pudhu Mantralayam, meaning “the New Mantralaya”, is located. It is a built in the year 2019. The temple is large in size. It has a single shrine in the middle of […]
Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt, Saligramam, Chennai. Amongst hundreds of Brindavanams of Guru Raghavendra, there is an excellent Mruthika Brindavanam located at Saligramam, Chennai-93, Tamil Nadu. Guru Raghavendra fulfils the desire and removes the miseries and sorrows of the devotees for those who surrender to him with involvement. The place at Saligramam, Chennai-93, was identified by […]
Navagraha Temples in Chennai… Navagraha Temples are the powerful temples, dedicated to Nine heavenly bodies and deities, located in and around Chennai. 1. Agatheeswarar – Surya – Kolapakkkam Agasteeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple located at Kolapakkam, a suburb of Chennai. While the presiding deity is Shiva, there are shrines for the Navagrahas or nine […]
Arulmigu BalaMuneeswarar Temple is situated in Tiruvallur High Rd, Aranvoyal, Tamil Nadu 602025. Here Lord Muneeswarar appears in the form of a holy sage. There are some Muneeswaran Temples located in Tamil Nadu. Among those temples, this BalaMuneeswarar Temple is very famous, since the great Lord Muneeswara grants child to childless devotees. He also fulfils […]