Rahul from Delhi just booked Rudrabhishek at Kashi Vishwanath
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Main God
Lord Shiva
Timings
5:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location
Chennai
Type
MAJOR
Enter through the magnificent 37-meter east gopuram. Remove footwear at the designated area and proceed through the main entrance.
Pay respects to Nandi (the sacred bull) in the main mandapam, then proceed to the Kapaleeshwarar (Shiva) sanctum for darshan.
Visit the separate shrine of Goddess Karpagambal (Parvati), the consort deity of this temple.
Walk clockwise around the temple corridor visiting the shrines of Murugan, Ganesh, Navagrahas, and the 63 Nayanmars.
Complete your visit at the Kapali Theertham (temple tank) on the west side, a serene spot for reflection.
Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004
By Bus
MTC buses to Mylapore from all parts of Chennai; bus stop right outside the temple
By Air
Chennai International Airport (MAA) — 15 km, approximately 45 minutes by taxi
By Rail
Chennai Egmore / Chennai Central — 5 km; Mylapore MRTS station is a 5-minute walk
Local Transport
Auto-rickshaws, Ola/Uber cabs, MRTS train to Mylapore station, city buses
A Jyotirlinga nestled in the Western Ghats — source of the Bhima River in a wildlife sanctuary.
