Temples in Chennai
Religious sites and temples to visit in Chennai
Must VisitKapaleeswarar Temple
A 7th-century Dravidian temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Mylapore, Chennai, famed for its towering gopuram and the annual Arubathimoovar festival.
Must VisitParthasarathy Temple
One of the 108 Divya Desams in Chennai's Triplicane, dedicated to Lord Krishna as a charioteer and dating back to the 8th-century Pallava dynasty.
Adeeswar Temple Polal
Ancient Jain temple in Palitana known for its intricate marble carvings and hilltop setting.
Ashtalakshmi Temple
A coastal temple in Chennai dedicated to the eight forms of Goddess Lakshmi, set beside the waves of Elliot's Beach.
Kalikambal Temple
Ancient Tamil Nadu-style temple in Chennai's Sowcarpet dedicated to goddess Kalikambal, a key landmark of North Chennai.
Kandaswami Temple
Prominent Murugan temple in Chennai's Mylapore, known for its towering gopuram and Thaipusam celebrations.
Madhya Kailash Temple Adyar
Ancient Shiva temple in Chennai's Adyar with a towering gopuram, one of the oldest temples in the city.
Mangadu Kamakshi Amman Temple
Ancient Kamakshi Amman temple in Mangadu near Chennai, a major pilgrimage site with significant Navaratri celebrations.
Marundheeswarar Temple
Ancient Shiva temple in Chennai's Thiruvanmiyur with a striking gopuram and important place in Thevaram hymns.
Shirdi Sai Baba Temple Mylapore
Sai Baba temple in Chennai's Mylapore neighbourhood, a popular devotional site drawing daily worshippers.
Thiruvudai Amman Temple Melur
Village goddess temple near Madurai dedicated to Thiruvudai Amman, known for its annual festival and rural pilgrimage tradition.
Vadapalani Murugan Temple
A prominent Murugan temple in Chennai known for its grand Rajagopuram and status as a major venue for religious ceremonies and marriages.