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Kapaleeshwarar Temple (Lord Shiva )
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based on 2566 reviewsOpen Opens at 5:30-12:00,16:00-21:00
Recommended sightseeing time:1-2 hours
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234, Ramakrishna Mutt Rd, Vinayaka Nagar Colony, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004, IndiaMap
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Kaparishwar Temple, Chennai, is one of the very old temples in the city. This is the residence of Lord Shiva, his consort Parvati and his sons Ganesha and Murugan. Shiva's consort Parvati is called Karpagamba in this temple, so it is also called Karpagamba Temple. There are many shrines in the temple, the more famous ones are the Kapaleshwara Shrine and the Kapagbham Shrine. Here Ganesha is praised as Nardana Vinayaka (Dancing Ganesha) and Muruga is called Singvillaan. The temple is an architectural marvel with many towers and columns filled with colorful inscriptions depicting sacred stories. Devotees from every city can visit this temple.
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Beautiful architecture but definitely should have read the reviews prior to going. We were immediately approached by a local who took us next door to leave our shoes in a room and then started explain...
Amazing temple to visit with kids
Kapaleeshwarar Temple is amazing to visit with kids. You can easily spend 2 hours there and you don't need a guide to see the Temple. Be aware that the Temple closes at noonish and re-opens again in t...
Amazingly colourful exterior to a temple
Unless you are a Hindu you are not allowed inside. The outside is amazing to see so it is worth a visit as it is considered one of the most sacred sites in Southern India by the Hindu relegion
Review of a visit to Kapaleshwar Temple, Chennai
An excellent Shiv Parvati Temple in Mylapore Chennai and a must for anyone on a spiritual trip to Chennai. Visit is simply heavenly. Went in the morning on a Saturday. No crowd at all. Reasonably wel...
Nice, Vibrant Temple
A very good temple to visit, with many faithful. From an architectural viewpoint it’s not the most impressive temple, but certainly worthwhile.