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Name of the place
  • Kapaleeswarar Temple

    • Location

     Situated in Mylapore, Kapaleeshwarar temple is situated in North Matam St near the Mylapore Tank.

    Travel By
    • By Air: Situated almost 17 km away, Chennai International Airport is the nearest airport from Mylapore and Kapaleeshwarar temple. From there, you can take a private cab or bus to reach the temple.

    • By Bus: Situated in Mylapore, there are several local buses for visiting Kapaleeshwarar temple. You can find them at Mylapore bus stand, AGS Royal Cinemas, ITC Grand Chola and other landmarks which will drop you at Mambalam Guindy.

    • By Road: There are plenty of options. You can book an online cab or take a taxi. Moreover, you can also rent cars or bikes to reach. Or, you can hail an auto-rickshaw for visiting the temple

    Best Time to Visit
  • February to May: Although these months are hot, they are ideal for exploring the traditions and spirituality of Kapaleeswarar temple. From March through April, the temple celebrates a nine-day Panguni Peruvizha feast. During this time, the spirituality of this area flourishes, and you may experience its grandeur.October to January: These are the finest months to visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple. The weather is nice and comfortable for exploring the city.

    • Hours Of Opening
  • Sunday: All through the day

  • Monday: All through the day

  • Tuesday: All through the day

  • Wednesday: All through the day

  • Thursday: All through the day

  • Friday: All through the day

  • Saturday: All through the day

    • About place
  • According to popular belief, the Pallava dynasty built the Kapaleeshwarar temple, which was later rebuilt in the 16th century. It is believed that Portuguese explorers visited Chennai between these two time periods and demolished the temple. Later, the Vijayanagar kings and the Tuluva Dynasty were instrumental in rebuilding the Kapaleeshwarar temple. The temple was originally built in Dravidian style, but after it was demolished, the Vijayanagara style was combined during reconstruction. Inside the temple, 12th-century inscriptions serve as proof of its historical significance. You will also come across several shrines, colossal gates, and a pet peacock peahen.
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