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  • Shankar B
    New Delhi, India3 contributions
    Review of: Kapaleeshwarar Temple
    Excellent place for worship with family clubbed with shopping around. Plenty of eatables available around the temple.
    Excellent temple in Chennai with all deities and facilities are great.you cannot see such type of temples with surrounding areas with shops and establishments. Not to be missed.
    Written 4 May 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • anu_v
    Singapore, Singapore655 contributions
    Review of: Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
    Holy Baba
    I visited this temple with my parents and friend. The place is quiet and holy for anyone who knows Baba. It is well known among locals and tourists.
    Written 21 August 2020
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  • niluanu
    Chennai (Madras), India443 contributions
    Review of: ISKCON Chennai, Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple
    Nice Temple
    ISKCON Temple in Chennai is conveniently located just off the East Coast Road. A large and aesthetically pleasing temple, the place is clean and well maintained. Car parking is available. There is a food court which opens at 11am and a shop where one can buy books and souvenirs. Prasadam is given out free. You do need to climb quite a few steps in order to reach the main temple hall.
    Written 1 March 2022
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  • lachmychinta-voiron-france
    4 contributions
    Review of: St. Thomas Mount National Shrine
    small visit of chennai
    really good experience for a short visit of CHennai City with a very good driver, Mr ARUL who made me discover this cute gem of Chennai ; i m Hindu but i love this place of faith ...
    Written 19 October 2021
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  • karthik c
    Chennai (Madras), India44 contributions
    Review of: Parthasarathy Temple
    Beautiful temple
    Excellent temple of lord Vishnu in Chennai city near Maria beach.
    Very ancient temple
    Around 800 years back
    Well maintained
    Written 20 February 2021
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  • Anubhab Arko Dey
    Jalpaiguri, India70 contributions
    Review of: T Nagar, Ranganathan Street
    Great Place To Shop
    We went to shop few things. which included Tamil Traditional clothes, visited a large store Pothys, Which housed every thing we sought. days later I wanted to backpack and went to neighbouring store called Saravana.

    Both the places, were extremely cheap, choice was wide and Staff behaviour was very good.
    Written 10 February 2020
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  • Krishnan N
    Suva, Fiji461 contributions
    Review of: Mylapore
    Nostalgia
    I spent my childhood in Mylapore and hence returning for a visit was nostalgic, although it has become extremely commercial and crowded. But walking through the streets around Kapaleeswarar temple tank and by lanes brought back memories, not to forget the relegious fervor of the Markazhi month
    Written 23 December 2021
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  • TravelTime
    Bengaluru, India242 contributions
    Review of: Pondy Bazaar
    Lot of shops
    There are lot of shops to choose from with varied prices, you can get items starting from 5 rupees. Pondy bazaar is in TNagar, it is a huge street. Parking is little difficult to get during weekends especially for cars, but well organized parking throughout the area. There are lot of items to choose from based on your budget, this is heaven for girls for sure......
    Written 15 March 2020
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  • 1777NT
    Thirsk, UK329 contributions
    Review of: Light House
    Unusual having a lift (sorry elevator for the Americans) in a lighthouse
    Unfortunately, not a very clear day, you could see possibly 5km and see the Marina Beach well enough
    Written 7 January 2020
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  • Sangeetha Vikram
    Bengaluru, India1,419 contributions
    Review of: Vadapalani Murugan Temple
    Vadapalani Murugan temple - Replica of Palani Murugan
    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.
    Written 31 October 2021
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  • SREENIVASAREDDY M
    Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates1,892 contributions
    Review of: Ashtalakshmi Temple
    May eight godesses ( Ashta lakshmi's) grace shower!
    As per Hindu mythology Ashtalkshmis are very famous for eight types of prosperity to a human being.
    They follow as below in a chronological order

    Adi Lakshmi.= Overall wealths

    Dhana Lakshmi.= Money and jewellary

    Dhanya Lakshmi.= Food grains

    Gaja Lakshmi.= Vehicles

    Santana Lakshmi.= Children

    Veera/Dhairya Lakshmi.= Bravery

    Jaya/Vijaya Lakshmi.= Victory

    Vidya Lakshmi.= Knowledge and education

    This temple situated at sea shore in three floor building with separate sanctum sanctorums. Along with subject eight deity godesses, few more sub and main deity temples also established within the premises like Lord Ganesh, Lord Murugan etc.
    Every Hindu must visit religious place in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India

    Written 18 November 2020
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  • sumathik78
    Mumbai, India3 contributions
    Review of: Kalikambal Temple
    Mesmerizing
    Lost in the bazaars this temple is stunning. Its a great piece of architecture and has a serene ambience
    Written 18 September 2021
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  • Venkataraman R
    Chennai (Madras), India195 contributions
    Review of: Matsya Narayana Temple
    Unique temple with pillars. Visit the temple, before visiting the beach, as asked by temple authorities
    Very different temple with pillars. Pillars are having lots of good sayings, which is a very positive message to devotees.

    Open temple makes us to feel with nature with sea shore by the side.

    Lord Narayana is huge and blesses devotees. The temple authorities are asking not to visit temple after visiting nearby beach. So, it is better to visit temple first and then the beach.
    Written 18 July 2021
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Eileen108
    Mount Shasta, CA3,714 contributions
    Review of: Vivekananda House
    Charming Museum with Extra Activities
    Museum is well done with informative displays on Swami Vivekananda and Indian spirituality. The 3D film on the Parliament of Religions was well done and charming. There was an area where you could ask questions and hear the reply from a video display of Vivekananda, it was enjoyable. And meditating in the room where he stayed was powerful. Definitely recommend this sight if you have time in Chennai.
    Written 23 February 2022
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  • Drone Destinations & Holidays (DDH)
    Thrissur, India26 contributions
    Review of: Chennai Central Railway Station
    MGR Chennai Central Railway Station
    Chennai Railway station is one of the busiest railway station in India and largest in south India. Previously the name was Madras Central and after renamed the city Madras to Chennai it also became Chennai central.
    Written 31 March 2020
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