Religious Sites in Chennai (Madras)
Religious Sites in Chennai (Madras), India
Religious Sites in Chennai (Madras)
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- Shankar BNew Delhi, India3 contributionsExcellent 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 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- anu_vSingapore, Singapore655 contributionsI 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 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- niluanuChennai (Madras), India443 contributionsISKCON 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 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- lachmychinta-voiron-france4 contributionsreally 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 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- karthik cChennai (Madras), India44 contributionsExcellent temple of lord Vishnu in Chennai city near Maria beach.
Very ancient temple
Around 800 years back
Well maintainedWritten 20 February 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - Sangeetha VikramBengaluru, India1,419 contributionsVadapalani 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 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - SREENIVASAREDDY MRas Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates1,892 contributionsAs 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, IndiaWritten 18 November 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - sumathik78Mumbai, India3 contributionsLost in the bazaars this temple is stunning. Its a great piece of architecture and has a serene ambienceWritten 18 September 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Venkataraman RChennai (Madras), India195 contributionsVery 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 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - Eileen108Mount Shasta, CA3,714 contributionsBeautiful church with a separate chapel where the burial and the relics of St. Thomas are kept. Peaceful place for contemplation. This is a must destination when visiting Chennai!Written 23 February 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- KARTHIKb87Chennai (Madras), India77 contributionsThis is one of must visit temple in Chennai for Anjaneyar who is presiding deity at 32ft height. Its only anjaneyar highest in chennai & Tamil nadu. Even across India in none of temple Anjaneyar is not with 32 ft height as main deity. This is first temple to install Automatic lift to reach top of idol for making abhishekams /bath and alankarams . We can even get clear darshan from outside of temple itself due to 32 feet height of idol.
Initially temple is started and managed by Private trust and only on recently in last 3 years temple taken over by TN Govt Hindu religious and endowment department.
This temple had also had deities of Ram seetha with lakshman and Krishna.
This temple had separate goshala and conducting lot of sevas in temple for which we required to make pre-book.Written 31 January 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - niluanuChennai (Madras), India443 contributionsLocated in the Thiruvanmiyur area of Chennai, this is a very old Shiva temple dating back to the Chola period. A serene and spacious temple, it attracts a lot of devotees and is easily accessible. The temple complex also houses shrines of Ganesha, Kartik and Parvati. The temple is open from 5.30 in the morning till noon, and again from 4.30pm till 9.30pmWritten 4 January 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- %FastFlyerKingwood, TX85 contributionsAnother interesting Hindu temple. Lots of carvingS and statues to photograph. Dedicated in honor of Shiva.Written 18 January 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- niluanuChennai (Madras), India443 contributionsLocated on the seaside in Besant Nagar, this clean and peaceful temple has shrines for all six abodes of Lord Muruga (Kartik). The temple is generally not too crowded and is very convenient for the elderly or differently abledWritten 1 March 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Tigerlove50Brithdir, UK84 contributionsWe visited this spot with our guide it was tucked away in busy Chennai. It was where St Thomas hid in the cave. The gardens showed the stations of the cross but they had a very new meditation area with a magnificent modern depiction of Christ which I found very beautiful the light was perfect in there. They also were placing some lovely mosaics into the windows.
They have a toilet there but I was shown to the special seated toilet in the main hall.Written 29 February 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chennai (Madras)
- These places are best for sacred & religious sites in Chennai (Madras):
- Kapaleeshwarar Temple
- Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
- ISKCON Chennai, Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple
- St. Thomas Mount National Shrine
- Parthasarathy Temple
- These are the best places for kid-friendly sacred & religious sites in Chennai (Madras):
- Viswaroopa Adhivyadhihara Sri Bhaktha Anjaneyaswami Temple
- Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
- Kalikambal Temple
- Kapaleeshwarar Temple
- Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
- These are the best places for couples seeking sacred & religious sites in Chennai (Madras):See more sacred & religious sites for couples in Chennai (Madras) on Tripadvisor
- These are the best places for groups seeking sacred & religious sites in Chennai (Madras):
- Viswaroopa Adhivyadhihara Sri Bhaktha Anjaneyaswami Temple
- Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
- Ramakrishna Temple
- Kalikambal Temple
- Kapaleeshwarar Temple
- These are the best places for budget-friendly sacred & religious sites in Chennai (Madras):
- Viswaroopa Adhivyadhihara Sri Bhaktha Anjaneyaswami Temple
- Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
- Ramakrishna Temple
- Kalikambal Temple
- Kapaleeshwarar Temple