RELIGIOUS Chennai - Part 2 :- TEMPLES

To all those spiritual chennaites..!

Listed below are many of the ancient temples within Chennai that have great legendary significance.

These temples add more beauty to the city by bringing foreign tourists who do research about the architecture of the temple and how efficiently it is built. These temples are said to be the MUST VISIT places in Chennai. If you are religious and are hoping to visit some beautiful temples, then Chennai should be the place for you. The temples here are an embodiment of the culture, customs and spirituality of the Hindu faith and are known for their rich mythology, traditions and the thousands of devotees who come here every year to catch a glimpse of these Gods and Goddesses. Here we have enlisted some of the best temples in Chennai so that next time you want to explore Hindu temples or go on a pilgrimage; you will know the right destination.

1. Adeeswar Temple:

The Adeeswar Temple of Chennai is an exact replica of the famous temple in Kerala named Sabari Malai where Lord Iyappa is worshipped. This temple is one of the finest and most prestigious ones in the city and should be visited by devotees. 
Address : Mathala Narayanan St, Girija Garden, Mylapore, Chennai.

2. Kapaleeshwar Temple:

The Kapaleeshwar Temple was built in the 7th Century as a dedication the Hindu Goddess named Karpagambal. This Goddess is another form of Parvati, who is also recognized as Durga or Shiva’s wife. The temple is located in Mylapore in Chennai and is truly exotic and gorgeous in appearance. The architecture and styling is absolutely brilliant.
Address : Vadakku Maada Veethi, Mylapore, Chennai.

3. Parathasarthy Temple :

The Parathasarthy Temple is the famous temple of Lord Krishna. The word Parathasarthy means charioteer of the famous mythological character Arjuna. The structure of the temple is quite extravagant and this temple serves as one of the best temples to be seen in terms of the style, technique and imagery. Visiting this temple is surely going to be a wonderful experience.
Address : Narayana Krishnaraja Puram, Triplicane, Chennai.

4. Ayyappan Temple:

The Ayyappan Temple is a dedication to the Hindu God Lord Ayyapan. This is the first temple that has been dedicated in his name. It is also holds the idols of Lord Vinayakar and Lord Subramanian. The temple is truly artistic and beautiful in appearance and is a great place to go to if you are hoping to discover more about the South Indian culture.
Address : Thandavarayan Street, Mandavelipakkam, Besant Nagar.

5. Shirdi Sai Baba Temple:

Located in Mylapore, Shirdi Sai Baba Temple was built in loving memory of the great Sai Baba. The temple is among the two shrines that have been structured in his name in the city. The temple should be definitely be visited by all those who consider themselves as staunch followers of Sai Baba.

Address : Alamelu Manga Puram Rd, Mylapore, Chennai.

6. Kaligambal Temple:

Dedicated to the Hindu deities Kaligambal and Kamateswarar, the temple was originally built on the sea shore but was relocated in the year 1640. This place is known mostly because of the great Maratha ruler Shivaji who came to worship in the year 1667. The temple holds great historical significance and has a large of devotees, tourists and visitors every year.
Address : 212, Thambu Chetty Street, George Town, Chennai.

7. Ashtalakshmi Temple: 

The Ashtalakshmi temple is a well known and established temple of Chennai. It is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi who is the consort of Lord Vishnu. Astha stands as a signification of one of the eight forms of this beautiful Goddess and is a rich temple to visit indeed.
Address : Near Beach Seashore, Arulmigu Mahalakshmi Temple, Besant Nagar, Chennai.

8. Madhya Kailash Temple:

The Madhya Kailash Temple is a beautiful temple complex of Chennai. It is also known as Nuddukayilai in Tamil and represents the vast and rich culture and history of Hinduism. The architecture is excellent and the appearance of this temple is magnificence.

Address : Sardar Patel Road, Taramani, Chennai.

9. Vadapalani Murugan Temple:
The Vadapalani Murugan Temple is dedicated to Lord Murugan and was built about 125 years ago. Tourists, devotees always visit this temple and it is also known to be one the best venues for Tamil wedding ceremonies. The temple is truly wonderful!
Address : Arulmigu Vadapalani Andavar Thirukoil, Vadapalani, Palani Andavar Koil Street, Chennai.