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Famous Religious Places to Visit in Chennai
Immerse yourself in the spiritual essence of Chennai by visiting its famous religious sites. Be it ancient temples, serene mosques, or beautifully crafted churches, these places exude peace and devotion. Apart from their spiritual appeal, they are also architectural marvels that reflect the city’s cultural depth. Whether you’re seeking blessings, solace, or simply exploring, these sacred spots are perfect for connecting with the soul of Chennai.Discover the spiritual heart of Chennai through its renowned religious landmarks. From historic temples and tranquil mosques to intricately designed churches, these sacred places offer a serene escape and a glimpse into the city's rich heritage. Beyond their spiritual significance, they stand as architectural treasures that tell stories of faith and tradition. Whether you’re in search of blessings, inner peace, or cultural exploration, these sites promise an unforgettable experience in Chennai.
Ashtalakshmi Temple, Chennai
Ashtalakshmi Temple is dedicated to eight avatars of goddess Lakshmi. It is located along the shorelines of Elliot Beach in Besant Nagar. The grandiose shrine measures 65ft in length and 45 ft in breadth. The most remarkable feature of the shrine is that it is constructed in the shape of
om. Eight forms of goddess symbolizing wealth, offspring, success, prosperity, courage, bravery, food, and knowledge are present in nine separate sanctums on four floors. The second floor of the temple has the shrine of Goddess Lakshmi and her consort Lord Vishnu.
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Address Elliots Beach, Besant Nagar
Place Type Religious Place
Best For Family, Kids, Friends, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Entry Fee No Entry Fee
Opening Time Ashtalakshmi Temple opening and closing timing from Monday to Friday 6:30 AM – 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Sunday evening may extend to -10:00 PM.
Opening Days The Ashtalakshmi Temple is open every day for visitors.
Best Month January, February, March, April
Nearest Metro
Kapaleeswarar Temple, Chennai
Dedicated to Lord Shiva known as Kapaleeswarar and his consort Goddess Parvati is known as Karpagambal (goddess of the wish yielding tree) the temple is a 7th-century exquisite specimen of Dravidian architecture. It is located in Mylapore and according to the legend Shakti worshipped Shiva in the form of a
peacock here. The temple has two gopurams one on the eastern and other on the western side and a sacred water tank. The deities in the shrine are seated on vahana or chariots and the pilgrims consider it a privilege to pull or lift them. Religious rituals are performed six times a day and each ritual has four steps of Abhisheka, Alangaram, Nivethanam, Deepa aradanai.
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Address Vinayaka Nagar Colony, Mylapore
Place Type Religious Place
Best For Family, Kids, Friends, Married Couples, Solo, Unmarried Couples, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Entry Fee No Entry Fee and Special Darshan ₹50/-
Opening Time Kapaleeswarar Temple opening and closing time in morning is 5:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM to 9:30 PM.
Opening Days The Kapaleeswarar Temple is open every day for visitors
Best Month January, February, March, April
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Marundeeswarar Temple, Chennai
It is a 1300-year-old temple, located in Thiruvanmiyur, with Lord Shiva as the main deity. It leaves the visitors awestruck by its astounding unique architectural style of architecture showing traces from the Chola and The Pallava dynasties. Going by the legend lord Marundeeshwar imparted knowledge about magical medicines to Sage
Agastya and since then it is thronged by people with diseases and health issues. The people have a firm belief that the special prasadam acts as a panacea and helps them regain stable health. It has two five-tiered gateway towers (raja gopuram), a huge tank, mandapa with 36 intricately decorated pillars. The shrine has idols of three avatars of shiva Thyagaraja, Marundeeswarar, and Natraja.
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Address Lalitha Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur
Place Type Religious Place
Best For Family, Married Couples, Friends, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Entry Fee No Entry Fee
Opening Time Marundeeswarar Temple opening and closing timing is 06:00 AM – 12:30 PM and 04:00 PM – 08:30 PM.
Opening Days The Marundeeswarar Temple is open every day for visitors
Best Month May, June, July, August
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Mylapore, Chennai
Mylapore or the land of peacock scream is a neighbourhood suburb located a few kilometers in the south of Chennai. It is regarded as a cultural hub and is widely acclaimed for its sacrosanct sites and cultural venues. It is the birthplace of the famous Tamil philosopher Valluvar. The primary
attractions include a Dravidian architectural marvel Arulmigu Kapaleeswarar temple, Adikesava Perumal Temple, Srinivasar temple, Madhava Perumal temple, Ramkrishna mutt, San Thome Basilica, Luz Church and, madras music academy. Malyapore has been home to several Carnatic vocalists and music organizations. Music sabhas are regularly organized to promote and conserve cultural heritage. It hosts several eateries serving South Indian delights. It is easily accessible and remains well connected with other parts of the city.
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Address Elliot's Beach
Place Type Religious Place
Best For Friends, Solo, Parents, Youngsters
Entry Fee No Entry Fee
Opening Time Mylapore opening and closing timing is 5:30 AM – 12:30 PM & 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Opening Days Mylapore is open every day for visitors.
Best Month May, June, July, August
Nearest Metro
Sri Parthasarathy Temple, Chennai
Situated at Tiruvallikeni, Tamil Nadu the temple has its roots attached to the 8th century Pallava dynasty. It is an existent testimony to India's glorious past. It gets its name Parthasarthy from Krishna's role as Arjuna's (Parth) charioteer(saarthy) in Mahabharata. The temple is believed to be the resting place for
pilgrims visiting Tirupati specifically during solar and lunar eclipses. The temple has gopurams and mandapas adorned with ornate carvings. The shrine houses the figurines of all five avatars of Lord Vishnu Narashima, Rama, Varadaraja, Ranganatha, and Krishna.
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Address Narayana Krishnaraja Puram, Triplicane
Place Type Religious Place
Best For Family, Kids, Friends, Married Couples, Solo, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Entry Fee No Entry Fee
Opening Time Sri Parthasarathy Temple opening and closing time in morning is 5:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Opening Days The Sri Parthasarathy Temple is open every day for visitors
Best Month September, October, November, December
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Thousand Lights Mosque, Chennai
The mosque was constructed in the conventional Islamic design with multiple domes and high minarets by the Wallajah family. It is one of the largest mosques in the country and is revered by all Muslim communities alike. The mosque houses the shrine of Imam Hossein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad,
and is therefore of prime significance to the Shia Muslims around the world. Going by a popular narrative it took about 1000 oil lamps to lighten its large assembly hall and this is how the mosque got its name. The walls of the mosque are adorned with the lines from the Holy Quran. The mosque draws pilgrims and tourists from all over the world, especially during Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar.
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Address Royapettah, Peters Road, Peters Colony
Place Type Religious Place
Best For Friends, Solo, Parents, Youngsters
Entry Fee No Entry Fee
Opening Time Thousand Lights Mosque opening and closing timing is 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Opening Days Thousand Lights Mosque is open every day for visitors
Best Month January, February, March, April, May, June
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