Chennai-Madras - Temples Home History General Information How to Get There Travel Travel Information Emergency Banks Hospitals Schools - Colleges Festivals Chennai Pincode City Map Trade and Commerce Business Directory Adyar Amusement Parks Birla Planetarium Fort St.George High Court Kalakshetra Marina Beach MGR Film City Museums Parks St.Thomas Mount Temples Churches Valluvarkottam Nearest Tourist Places Parthasarathi Temple It is at Peter's Road, Triplicane. It is one of the oldest temples in Madras, built by Pallavas in the 8th century and rebuilt by the Vijayanagar Kings in 11th century. The temple is dedicated to Krishna, one of the incarnations of Vishnu. It has a coloured gopuram and several shrines with beautiful carvings. There are many stalls selling flowers, puja articles, small idols, musical instruments and jewellery around the temple. Visit : Daily from 06.30 to 12.00hrs and 16.00 to 20.00hrs. Sri Kapaleswarar Temple This temple is situated near Kutchery Road, Mylapore. This ancient Siva temple is a delightful introduction to Dravidian temple sculpture and architecture. The magnificent 37 meter tall gopuram is one of the main attractions of this temple. Non-Hindus are not allowed to enter the inner courtyard. The outer courtyard has several bronze statues. Timing : Daily from 04.00 to 12.00hrs and 16.00 to 20.00hrs. Vadapalani Temple The Vadapalani temple is dedicated to Lord Muruga. It is at Kodambakkam. This temple attracts a large number of devotees. The Shiva temple at Tiruvotriyur - 12 kms north of Madras is associated with Pattinathar ( a great devotee of Lord Shiva). Innumerable legends are woven around Sundarar. Home History General Information How to Get There Travel Travel Information Emergency Banks Hospitals Schools - Colleges Festivals Chennai Pincode City Map Trade and Commerce Business Directory

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