Ashtalakshmi Temple
Ashtalakshmi Temple
4.5
6:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Monday
6:30 AM - 12:00 PM
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
6:30 AM - 12:00 PM
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
6:30 AM - 12:00 PM
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
6:30 AM - 12:00 PM
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday
6:30 AM - 12:00 PM
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
6:30 AM - 12:00 PM
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
6:30 AM - 12:00 PM
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Neighbourhood: Besant Nagar
Named after the noted lady theosophist Annie Besant, Besant Nagar is one of the
most preferred areas to reside in Chennai due to the presence of the beach. The
extremely calm and serene area with its colonial hangover is studded with sea-
facing homes owned by the affluent families and has a string of restaurants, cafes, shops and boutiques around it. Home to Elliot’s Beach, The Theosophical Society and Kalakshetra, the world famous dance school along with beautiful temples and churches, this is where Chennai loves to chill. The confluence of best of nature, art and history within the greenest parts of the city limits is evident in the culture of this neighbourhood, which makes it one of the most favourite hangout zones for all the locals.
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254 reviews
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ABDESH
Kanchipuram, India617 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
This temple is located near Besant Nagar Beach. It can be reached by bus,Auto,Car. Goddess Asta Lakshmi in eight forms blessing devotees here.
Eight Forms of Lakshmi (Adi Lakshmi, Dhana Lakshmi, Dhanya Lakshmi, Gaja Lakshmi, Santana Lakshmi, Dhairya Lakshmi, Vijaya Lakshmi, Vidya Lakshmi)are present in four levels in nine separate sanctum.
It was constructed on the wishes of Kanchi Maha Periyavar. Temple has Dasthavatara of Vishnu, Pillaiyar, Guruvayoorappan, Anjaneya, Dhanvanthari deities. Temple is clean peaceful well maintained.
Eight Forms of Lakshmi (Adi Lakshmi, Dhana Lakshmi, Dhanya Lakshmi, Gaja Lakshmi, Santana Lakshmi, Dhairya Lakshmi, Vijaya Lakshmi, Vidya Lakshmi)are present in four levels in nine separate sanctum.
It was constructed on the wishes of Kanchi Maha Periyavar. Temple has Dasthavatara of Vishnu, Pillaiyar, Guruvayoorappan, Anjaneya, Dhanvanthari deities. Temple is clean peaceful well maintained.
Written 18 August 2023
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anu_v
Singapore, Singapore628 contributions
Sept 2019
This is a very holy and an olden temple of the deity Mahalaksmi. This temple has a hidden pathway which leads to some of the oldest statues of Mahalaksmi. The statues of deities are still washed and clothed with silk sarees. Anyone who prays for wealth will be granted in this temple. When we visited this temple it was at nite time 8pm lucky the volunteer running the temple helped us and told us to hurry to see the deepam lit up at the top altar of the temple.
Written 21 August 2020
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Jayesh Chandra ... P
Nashik District, India226 contributions
Feb 2020
It is a small temple tucked away beside the Elliots beach. There is a parking spot beside the temple on a narrow road. You enter the temple and there are barricades guiding you around the 8 Lakshmi's, eight forms of wealth, namely, offspring, success, prosperity, wealth, courage, bravery, food, and knowledge.. You start with Lakshmi and Vishnu. Then you go to Santhanalakshmi, Vijayalakshmi, Vidyalakshmi and Gajalakshmi. The top floor DhanaLakshmi is rumoured to act like a lighthouse. Then Aadilakshmi, Dhaanya lakshmi and Dharyalakshmi. See the gold plating on the top.
Written 23 March 2020
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Im_GPS
Bengaluru, India691 contributions
Dec 2024 • Family
This is a unique Ashta-Lakshmi temple built for goddess Lakshmi to depict all her Ashta (Eight) Avatars. The temple is right next to the beach and one can have ample car parking. The temple is going thru some painting of renovation, and you can see many construction materials around the temple. Temple needs a better crowd management system, otherwise this is a beautiful temple.
Written 3 January 2025
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HWPKG
Vadodara, India329 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
You climb about 20-30 steps to see this beautiful temple that is right on the beach in Chennai. We went on New Year's Day so there was a mela happening on the beach. Had really good darshan and a fantastic overall experience.
Written 4 January 2020
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ccbtraveller
Bengaluru, India86 contributions
Dec 2020
the temple is located in a very picturesque place, alone the beach. the layout of different Lakshmi sanctums are kind of one above the other. never seen such a temple architecture.
the priest were just money minded. they expect a big tip & till they get it, they are pestering us. very irritating behavior. due to that, lost the purpose of visit.
the priest were just money minded. they expect a big tip & till they get it, they are pestering us. very irritating behavior. due to that, lost the purpose of visit.
Written 15 December 2020
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balma1958
Chennai (Madras), India1 contribution
Jun 2015 • Couples
I went to this temple many times during 2015. The main Mahalakshmi temple moolavar is covered with silver/metal cover on the head. While the Gurukal removes the cover as well as at the back side and in the entire area of the moolaval of Mahalakshmi temple all the areas are covered with small cockroaches. The oil pans are also contains lot of small dead cockroaches. The Gurukkal concentrates only for the collection of tips for performing pooja and they are not maintaining. I don't know where this matter has to be brought to known to rectify the deficiency in maintenance.
Written 11 June 2015
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asp_smc
Muscat, Oman205 contributions
Lord Lakshmi temple is located on the besent Nagar beach , close to sea. Visited during morning hours and got the blessings from lord. Amazing architecture at the beach! Very quite temple with very decent facilities and people. A must visit place in chennai.
Written 4 May 2015
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283subashs
Decatur, IL34 contributions
Oct 2014 • Family
It is an exquisite temple with typical south indian temple architecture that is located very very close to sea shore near Besant Nagar, Chennai. It houses 8 different forms of goddesses of wealth and prosperity i.e God Lakshmi Devi. The temple is layered on multiple levels from ground up and is so serene to see and experience divinity.
Written 29 April 2015
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Subho_Das
Gurugram (Gurgaon), India66 contributions
Jan 2015 • Friends
Situated on Chennai's beach the Ashtalakshmi temple is a beautiful temple to visit. It houses many smaller temples in its complex that comprises shrines of all the eight appellations of the goddess of wealth and beauty. So, it may take almost an hour to complete a tour of this ancient heritage which was badly affected by the tsunami that hit southern India in 2004. Recommended! (Don't forget to have some street food and spicy snacks along with coconut water on the road near the beach after your darshan)
Written 29 April 2015
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Sightseer04609607128
Chennai (Madras), India
Is a foreigner (Christian) allowed to get married here?
Written 25 June 2019
To clarify further, there is a medium sized area outside the Godess Mahalakshmi enclosure. Puja's and extremely small group weddings can be held there with minimum pomp and show.
Written 22 July 2019
Is there any dress code to visit the temple? Western dresses allowed?
Written 12 April 2018
No specific dress code. Western dress code with decent attire allowed.
Written 12 April 2018
Is there any dress code to visit the temple? Western dresses allowed?
Written 12 April 2018
suseelasivasekar
Chennai District, India
Is marriages are allowed in this temple . if so wat is the procedure
Written 30 June 2017
Yes, marriages are allowed at this temple. However, it's a popular place so early booking is recommended.
Written 10 September 2017
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