Vadapalani Murugan Temple
Vadapalani Murugan Temple
Vadapalani Murugan Temple
4.5
5:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Monday
5:30 AM - 12:00 PM
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
5:30 AM - 12:00 PM
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
5:30 AM - 12:00 PM
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
5:30 AM - 12:00 PM
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday
5:30 AM - 12:00 PM
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
5:30 AM - 12:00 PM
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
5:30 AM - 12:00 PM
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Neighbourhood: Vadapalani
A densely populated neighbourhood of the city, Vadapalani is an important junction for all local travellers since one of the main bus terminals of Chennai is located here.
Most popular for the city’s prolific film studios and the Vadapalani Andavar Temple,
the busy streets here are a great spot to bump into some of the big stars who visit
the temples here whenever a film is going to get released. Studded with some of the oldest schools, hospitals and colleges, this residential area with a strong pilgrim vibe is popular among the locals for some of the best mall shopping and as an entertainment hub with the biggest multiplexes in the vicinity.
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- Vadapalani • 4 min walk
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anu_v
Singapore, Singapore638 contributions
Sept 2019
This is one of the most crowded temples I ever seen in India. The temple is often crowded and it is well known for its healing prayers. A lot of people esp hindus come here to pray for their health and well being.
Written 21 August 2020
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Sudha
Chennai (Madras), India93 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
We visited vadapalani murugan temple on akshaya tritiya day.
We took bus till vadapalani depot and from there two stops which stops near the temple.
One can walk and go to temple.
There is a place to remove chappals and one can enter the temple .
Lord ganapati is there in the entrance to worship and when we move inside good paintings and stories are written on the wall of the surroundings and small queue was there ,one should walk along with devotees to worship the lord and get the Prasad and while coming around the praharam lord Hanuman is also there to worship .
Stone carvings of slokas in Tamil are all there to read in each pillars .
Since we visited in morning hours around 8 o clock after darshan we got prasadam to eat .
There are benches to sit inside temple premises for young children and old people and also water to refresh.
One can come out of temple and buy some flowers ,flower shops are available and walk through the shops and reach the vadapalani bus depot to reach the particular place.
We took bus till vadapalani depot and from there two stops which stops near the temple.
One can walk and go to temple.
There is a place to remove chappals and one can enter the temple .
Lord ganapati is there in the entrance to worship and when we move inside good paintings and stories are written on the wall of the surroundings and small queue was there ,one should walk along with devotees to worship the lord and get the Prasad and while coming around the praharam lord Hanuman is also there to worship .
Stone carvings of slokas in Tamil are all there to read in each pillars .
Since we visited in morning hours around 8 o clock after darshan we got prasadam to eat .
There are benches to sit inside temple premises for young children and old people and also water to refresh.
One can come out of temple and buy some flowers ,flower shops are available and walk through the shops and reach the vadapalani bus depot to reach the particular place.
Written 21 May 2024
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ABDESH
Kanchipuram, India617 contributions
Dec 2022
Vadapalani Andavar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Muruga. It is located in Vadapalani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is around 25 kms from Tambaram. The Moolavar (main deity) resembles the Palani temple idol and is in standing position.The temple courtyard houses several Sannidhis including that of Varasiddhi Vinayaka, Chokkanathar, Meenakshi Amman, Kali, Bhairava, Shanmuga with Valli and Deivanai. Some Divine Events have been described beautifully on the walls.The temple tank is in front of the temple.Only in this temple, one can see Murugan wearing footwear, a symbol that denotes shedding of arrogance. He is seen in a standing pose with his left foot forward to indicate he is in a rush to help his devotees.
Written 15 January 2023
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AKK1959
Chennai (Madras), India298 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Sri Dhandayuthapani Temple at Chennai Vadapalani is a very famous Hindu Temple. There are separate Sannithis for Lord Muruga, Lord Shiva and Sri Anjaneya. There are sannithis for Lord Muruga with Valli & Deivasena and a beautiful Urchavar too! The temple is maintained very well and Poojas are offered regularly. Outside the Temple on the eastern side there is a big temple tank with water to the brim. The Temple is situated in the heart of City, Vadapalani area.
Written 29 December 2023
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Nagarjuna
Hyderabad District, India26 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Recently i had been to vadapalani temple.
Had a great darshan of andavar.
Lord Ganesh.
Because of large pilgrimage with full of devotees temple looks small Eventhough it's big.
PRASADam is great and reasonably priced.
We have to appreciate temple organisers and disciplined devotees so that every devotee had great darshan.
Don't miss lord anjaneyar temple inside.
Request to authorities to pay attention on parking for two wheeler and four wheeler and make proper arrangements.
Regards
Had a great darshan of andavar.
Lord Ganesh.
Because of large pilgrimage with full of devotees temple looks small Eventhough it's big.
PRASADam is great and reasonably priced.
We have to appreciate temple organisers and disciplined devotees so that every devotee had great darshan.
Don't miss lord anjaneyar temple inside.
Request to authorities to pay attention on parking for two wheeler and four wheeler and make proper arrangements.
Regards
Written 28 February 2020
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Sangeetha Anbalagan
Bengaluru, India1,816 contributions
Nov 2020 • Family
Vadapalani Murugan temple is one of the most popular temples dedicated to Lord Murugan. Got to visit this temple few times with family & friends.
On 31st March 2016, got to visit this temple again with my mom. Lord Murugan idol seems to be so beautiful, it is also believed that worshipping Lord Murugan here is as pious as praying to him at the Original Palani temple.
Had a great day with the blessings of Lord Muruga. Offered our pranams & had a great dharshan.
On 31st March 2016, got to visit this temple again with my mom. Lord Murugan idol seems to be so beautiful, it is also believed that worshipping Lord Murugan here is as pious as praying to him at the Original Palani temple.
Had a great day with the blessings of Lord Muruga. Offered our pranams & had a great dharshan.
Written 31 October 2021
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Melanie R
Alresford, UK19 contributions
Jun 2022
Feels very local and authentic, beautiful interesting temple in heart of Chennai. Left our shoes outside and found people offering us other people's when we left! Made us laugh. The street as you approach is full of smels, flowers to leave at the temple and local stalls.
Written 22 September 2022
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oshylu
Mahabalipuram, India2,097 contributions
Important and inevitable spot for chennai hindu devotees. .very big temple. At a time more 50 marriages taken place here .. very famous for conducting marriages .. vadapalani is equally famous to palani. Palani is one the six houses of Lord muruga. . anyhow this is temple treated with the same importance by the chennai people. But it is only a pilgrimage spot.
Written 12 January 2015
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Nskrish
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India78 contributions
Jul 2014 • Family
Important pilgrimage spot in chennai. it is supposed to be the famous southern palani temple's representation in the northern tamilnadu part. many festivals happen here, always crowded, but you can have darshan pretty fast. parking for cars is difficult
Written 5 January 2015
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Sindhu N
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India11 contributions
Jul 2012
I love this temple for its cleanliness... I recently went there for my son's second tonsure... this place is very good and the facilities available here for and after tonsure is too good... the bathrooms and changing rooms are very clean and hot water is also available here...
Written 26 September 2012
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Is four wheeler parking available at vadapalani murugan temple
Written 19 February 2022
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