{"id":17315,"date":"2018-05-18T12:21:18","date_gmt":"2018-05-18T06:51:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/?p=17315"},"modified":"2025-06-02T17:55:19","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T12:25:19","slug":"temples-near-chennai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/temples-near-chennai\/","title":{"rendered":"29 Important Temples In &#038; Around Chennai"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Tamil Nadu is the land of amazing temples which enthral locals and visitors alike. You will find over three hundred temples in Chennai, the Capital of Tamil Nadu, of which some are really famous for their architectural beauty, cultural significance and historical importance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The temples are strictly dedicated to either Shaivism (worship of Lord Shiva and his extended family) or Vaishnavism (worship of Lord Vishnu and his wife, Lakshmi) but usually, most people visit both temples with equal devotion and fervour. 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Kapaleeswarar Temple<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-23931\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Amazing-Dravidian-Architecture-of-the-Kapaleeswarar-Temple-Towers-at-Mylapore.jpg\" alt=\"Amazing Dravidian Architecture of the Kapaleeswarar Temple Towers at Mylapore\" class=\"wp-image-23931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Amazing-Dravidian-Architecture-of-the-Kapaleeswarar-Temple-Towers-at-Mylapore.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Amazing-Dravidian-Architecture-of-the-Kapaleeswarar-Temple-Towers-at-Mylapore-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Amazing-Dravidian-Architecture-of-the-Kapaleeswarar-Temple-Towers-at-Mylapore-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Amazing-Dravidian-Architecture-of-the-Kapaleeswarar-Temple-Towers-at-Mylapore-740x491.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Amazing Dravidian Architecture of the Kapaleeswarar Temple Towers at Mylapore<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Head to Vinayaka Nagar Colony in Mylapore for this temple to Shiva, as Kapaleeswarar with Karpagambal for his consort, built originally in the 7th Century by Pallava kings. The temple is an important cultural centre in the city and draws many visitors including budding artists who sing or dance for the God here.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mylapore<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/churches-in-chennai\/\">Churches in Chennai <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>2. Ashtalakshmi Temple<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-23932\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Temple-to-the-Eight-Manifestations-of-Lakshmi.jpg\" alt=\"Temple to the Eight Manifestations of Lakshmi\" class=\"wp-image-23932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Temple-to-the-Eight-Manifestations-of-Lakshmi.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Temple-to-the-Eight-Manifestations-of-Lakshmi-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Temple-to-the-Eight-Manifestations-of-Lakshmi-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Temple-to-the-Eight-Manifestations-of-Lakshmi-740x555.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Temple to the Eight Manifestations of Lakshmi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Head to Elliot\u2019s Beach in Adyar, Chennai to worship at the Ashtalakshmi temple. Hinduism worships the Goddess of Lakshmi for wealth, in her eight different forms, namely offspring, success, prosperity, wealth, courage, bravery, knowledge and food, as one would need all these aspects to be healthy, to have a good life. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This beautifully designed temple enables one to worship at the different sanctums, each of which is dedicated to one aspect of the Goddess.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adyar<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>3. Kalikambal Temple<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-23933\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Ornately-Designed-Gopuram-of-the-Kalikambal-Temple.jpg\" alt=\"The Ornately Designed Gopuram of the Kalikambal Temple\" class=\"wp-image-23933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Ornately-Designed-Gopuram-of-the-Kalikambal-Temple.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Ornately-Designed-Gopuram-of-the-Kalikambal-Temple-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Ornately-Designed-Gopuram-of-the-Kalikambal-Temple-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Ornately-Designed-Gopuram-of-the-Kalikambal-Temple-740x555.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>The Ornately Designed Gopuram of the Kalikambal Temple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located in the old George Town part of Chennai, or Parry\u2019s Corner, this temple to Goddess Kali was originally near the seashore but was relocated circa 1640 AD. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is believed that the famous Maratha warrior Shivaji worshipped here incognito in 1667 and that the angry (Roudra) form of the Goddess which was worshipped earlier was replaced by the idol of Goddess Kamakshi as the calm and composed (Shanti swaroopini).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> George Town<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>4. Marundeeswarar Temple<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-23934\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Beautiful-Architecture-of-the-Temple-to-Lord-Marundeeswarar.jpg\" alt=\"The Beautiful Architecture of the Temple to Lord Marundeeswarar\" class=\"wp-image-23934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Beautiful-Architecture-of-the-Temple-to-Lord-Marundeeswarar.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Beautiful-Architecture-of-the-Temple-to-Lord-Marundeeswarar-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Beautiful-Architecture-of-the-Temple-to-Lord-Marundeeswarar-768x459.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Beautiful-Architecture-of-the-Temple-to-Lord-Marundeeswarar-740x442.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>The Beautiful Architecture of the Temple to Lord Marundeeswarar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located on the beach at Thiruvanmiyur in Chennai, this Temple was patronised by the Chola Kings in the 11th century. Marundhu in Tamil translates to medicine. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The God here is Marundeeswarar is credited with having imparted an extensive knowledge of the medicinal properties of various Herbs and plants to Sage Agastya.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thiruvanmiyur<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Check : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/weekend-getaways-from-chennai\/\">Weekend Getaways from Chennai <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>5. Sri Chenna Kesavapperumal Temple<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-23935\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Town-Temple-of-Sri-Chenna-Kesavapperumal.jpg\" alt=\"The Town Temple of Sri Chenna Kesavapperumal\" class=\"wp-image-23935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Town-Temple-of-Sri-Chenna-Kesavapperumal.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Town-Temple-of-Sri-Chenna-Kesavapperumal-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Town-Temple-of-Sri-Chenna-Kesavapperumal-768x490.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Town-Temple-of-Sri-Chenna-Kesavapperumal-740x472.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>The Town Temple of Sri Chenna Kesavapperumal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chenna Kesava Perumal temple is located in Sowcarpet in the George Town area of Chennai. This is a very old temple which holds the distinction of being one of the few temples in India, built with the aid from the British East India Company. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&#8217;s a theory that the city of Chennai is named after this God.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sowcarpet <\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>6. ISKCON Temple<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-23936\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/ISKCON-Temple-at-Sholinganallur-Chennai.jpg\" alt=\"ISKCON Temple at Sholinganallur, Chenn\" class=\"wp-image-23936\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/ISKCON-Temple-at-Sholinganallur-Chennai.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/ISKCON-Temple-at-Sholinganallur-Chennai-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/ISKCON-Temple-at-Sholinganallur-Chennai-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/ISKCON-Temple-at-Sholinganallur-Chennai-740x494.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>ISKCON Temple at Sholinganallur, Chenn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located off the East Coast Road at Sholinganallur, this temple built by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness upholds the aesthetic values of all such temple and provides a great ambience for the worship of Krishna. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This gorgeous temple is built on 5 levels in an area of over one and half acres. Inaugurated in April 2012, this temple is built according to Vastu Shastra and is inspired by Pallava and Kalinga styles of temple architecture. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sholinganallur<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also check <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/hotels-in-kodambakkam-chennai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotels in Kodambakkam Chennai<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>7. Varasiddhi Vinayagar Temple<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-23937\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"561\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Vast-Temple-Tank-of-the-Vinayagar-Temple.jpg\" alt=\"Vinayagar Temple\" class=\"wp-image-23937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Vast-Temple-Tank-of-the-Vinayagar-Temple.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Vast-Temple-Tank-of-the-Vinayagar-Temple-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Vast-Temple-Tank-of-the-Vinayagar-Temple-768x539.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Vast-Temple-Tank-of-the-Vinayagar-Temple-740x519.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Vinayagar Temple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This famous temple in the Besant Nagar area of Chennai was built at the current site in 1979, though the original temple was actually located opposite this place. The temple is a major cultural centre where the poor are regularly fed and pujas are held on various auspicious occasions. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The temple also has an auditorium where many musical and cultural programs are held on a regular basis.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besant Nagar<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>8. Nandeeswarar Temple, Adambakkam<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This beautiful temple is located in Adambakkam, close to the St. Thomas Mount suburban railway station. Also known as Sivan temple to the locals, the temple has Sri Nandeeswarar as the main deity and Gomathi or Aavudai Nayagi as the Goddess. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The temple houses shrines to &nbsp;Vinayaka, Nagadevathai, Vishnu, Subramanyar, Bhairavar, Brahma, Durga, Sandikeswarar and the Navagrahas.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adambakkam<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>9. Kumaran Kundram<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-23940\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Newly-Consecrated-Rajagopuram-of-the-Temple.jpg\" alt=\"The Newly Consecrated Rajagopuram of the Temple\" class=\"wp-image-23940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Newly-Consecrated-Rajagopuram-of-the-Temple.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Newly-Consecrated-Rajagopuram-of-the-Temple-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Newly-Consecrated-Rajagopuram-of-the-Temple-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Newly-Consecrated-Rajagopuram-of-the-Temple-740x987.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>The Newly Consecrated Rajagopuram of the Temple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This 40-year old temple at Chrompet in Chennai is dedicated to Lord Murugan or Kumaraswamy\/ Kumaran. Built on top of a hillock, the temple has the deity facing north, requiring devotees to climb 80 steps to reach the temple. You will also find shrines here for Vinayagar, Shiva, Sarabheswara, Ambal and the Navagrahas.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chrompet<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also check <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/hotels-in-perungudi-chennai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotels in Perungudi Chennai<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>10. Sri Prasanna Venkata Narasimha Perumal Temple<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-23941\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Devotees-Prostrate-at-the-Perumal-Temple.jpg\" alt=\"Devotees Prostrate at the Perumal Temple\" class=\"wp-image-23941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Devotees-Prostrate-at-the-Perumal-Temple.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Devotees-Prostrate-at-the-Perumal-Temple-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Devotees-Prostrate-at-the-Perumal-Temple-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Devotees-Prostrate-at-the-Perumal-Temple-740x555.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Devotees Prostrate at the Perumal Temple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sri Prasanna Venkata Narasimha Perumal Temple at Saidapet in Chennai, dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara, is constructed in the 15th Century during the rule of Vijayanagar Kings and may have elements dating back by over a thousand years. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flanked on either side by his consorts, Sridevi and Bhudevi, the deity here is visited by Shri Parthasarathy Perumal from his temple in Triplicane, every year in February during the Thotta Utsavam festival.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saidapet<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>11. Ayyappan Temple<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-23942\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Throngs-of-Devotees-at-Sabarimala.jpg\" alt=\"The Throngs of Devotees at Sabarimala\" class=\"wp-image-23942\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Throngs-of-Devotees-at-Sabarimala.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Throngs-of-Devotees-at-Sabarimala-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Throngs-of-Devotees-at-Sabarimala-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Throngs-of-Devotees-at-Sabarimala-740x555.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>The Throngs of Devotees at Sabarimala<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guruvayur in Kerala is famous for the worship of Lord Ayyappan, in whose worship many people from South India follow a specified lifestyle for 40 days, which culminates in a journey to Guruvayur for the Makaravilakku during Makar Sankranti. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During this period of penance, they hold a lot of religious gatherings, for which there is a need for a temple like this. The Ayyappan temple in Mahalingapuram fulfils that need.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b> Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mahalingapuram<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also check <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/3-star-hotels-in-mandaveli-chennai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3 Star Hotels in Mandaveli Chennai<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>12. Ramanadheswarar Temple, Porur<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-23944\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Serene-Premises-of-the-Ramanadheswarar-Temple-at-Porur.jpg\" alt=\"The Serene Premises of the Ramanadheswarar Temple at Porur\" class=\"wp-image-23944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Serene-Premises-of-the-Ramanadheswarar-Temple-at-Porur.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Serene-Premises-of-the-Ramanadheswarar-Temple-at-Porur-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Serene-Premises-of-the-Ramanadheswarar-Temple-at-Porur-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Serene-Premises-of-the-Ramanadheswarar-Temple-at-Porur-740x518.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>The Serene Premises of the Ramanadheswarar Temple at Porur<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This beautiful temple to Ramanatheswarar at Porur dates its history back to the days of the Ramayana, when Ram himself unwittingly found the Shivalinga which is consecrated here. The main temple dates back to 700 AD when a Chola king had the temple constructed here. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This place is also famous as Uttara Rameshwaram (or Rameswaram in the North) and as a Navagraha Sthanam dedicated to the worship of Guru, one of the Navagrahas.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Porur <\/span><\/li><li><strong>Where to stay<\/strong> : <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Hotels In Porur Chennai (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/hotels-in-porur-chennai\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hotels In Porur Chennai<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>13. Parthasarathy Temple<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-23945\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Sacred-Tank-at-the-Parthasarathy-Temple-in-Triplicane.jpg\" alt=\"The Sacred Tank at the Parthasarathy Temple in Triplicane\" class=\"wp-image-23945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Sacred-Tank-at-the-Parthasarathy-Temple-in-Triplicane.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Sacred-Tank-at-the-Parthasarathy-Temple-in-Triplicane-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Sacred-Tank-at-the-Parthasarathy-Temple-in-Triplicane-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Sacred-Tank-at-the-Parthasarathy-Temple-in-Triplicane-740x555.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>The Sacred Tank at the Parthasarathy Temple in Triplicane<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This temple to Parthasarathy ( Lord Vishnu) is located at Thiruvallikeni or current day\u2019s Triplicane in Chennai.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dating back to 5000 years or more, it is believed to have been renovated in later times by Pallava kings and is considered to be the oldest temple in the city of Chennai which acted as a resting place for tourists who visited Lord Venkateswara at Tirupati.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Triplicane<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also check <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/guest-house-in-teynampet-chennai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Guest House in Teynampet Chennai<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>14. Sri Balaji Temple<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-23946\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Sri-Balaji-Temple-run-by-TTD-in-T-Nagar.jpg\" alt=\"Sri Balaji Temple run by TTD in T Nagar\" class=\"wp-image-23946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Sri-Balaji-Temple-run-by-TTD-in-T-Nagar.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Sri-Balaji-Temple-run-by-TTD-in-T-Nagar-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Sri-Balaji-Temple-run-by-TTD-in-T-Nagar-768x530.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Sri-Balaji-Temple-run-by-TTD-in-T-Nagar-740x511.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Sri Balaji Temple run by TTD in T Nagar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located on Venkata Narayana Road in T. Nagar, very close to Panagal Park, this beautiful temple to Lord Balaji is run by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) itself in a beautiful manner for the devotees in Chennai. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carved out of a single stone, the deity is very similar in appearance to the Swayambhu Idol. Don\u2019t miss the small silver idol of Bhoga Srinivasa, loosely bonded to the main idol by a string.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> T Nagar<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also check 17 <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Places to Visit near Chennai (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-near-chennai\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Places to Visit near Chennai<\/strong><\/a><strong> for a Short Break<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>15. Madras Kali Beri<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-23947\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1175\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Idol-of-Kali-at-Madras-Kali-Beri.jpg\" alt=\"The Idol of Kali at Madras Kali Beri\" class=\"wp-image-23947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Idol-of-Kali-at-Madras-Kali-Beri.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Idol-of-Kali-at-Madras-Kali-Beri-204x300.jpg 204w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Idol-of-Kali-at-Madras-Kali-Beri-768x1128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Idol-of-Kali-at-Madras-Kali-Beri-697x1024.jpg 697w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Idol-of-Kali-at-Madras-Kali-Beri-740x1087.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>The Idol of Kali at Madras Kali Beri<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Madras Kali Bari is similar in construction to the Dakshineswar Kali Temple near Kolkata. The Temple is built by the Hindu Bengalis living in Chennai and it is located around the West Mambalam area of the city. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The temple is famous for the Hindu prayers \u2013 known as Bhajans \u2013 that are sung there on a daily basis, and also for Kali Puja. &nbsp;The Temple is important for the Bengali diaspora living in Tamil Nadu, and for visitors as well. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">West Mambalam<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also check <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/3-star-hotels-in-south-chennai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3 Star Hotels in South Chennai<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>16. Karaneeswarar Temple<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-23948\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Karaneeswarar-Temple-at-Saidapet.jpg\" alt=\"The Karaneeswarar Temple at Saidapet\" class=\"wp-image-23948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Karaneeswarar-Temple-at-Saidapet.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Karaneeswarar-Temple-at-Saidapet-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Karaneeswarar-Temple-at-Saidapet-768x574.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Karaneeswarar-Temple-at-Saidapet-740x553.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>The Karaneeswarar Temple at Saidapet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This temple at Saidapet to Lord Shiva as Karaneeswarar also worships his wife as Swarnambika or Golden Mother. It also has beautiful idols of Lord Ganesha, Dakshinamurthy, Vishnu, Brahma, Durga and Chandikeshwara. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The temple has a seven-storied gopuram and two prakarams or enclosed precincts. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saidapet <\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>17. Madhya Kailash<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-23950\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Madhya-Kailash-Temple-at-a-Junction-in-Adyar.jpg\" alt=\"The Madhya Kailash Temple at a Junction in Adyar\" class=\"wp-image-23950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Madhya-Kailash-Temple-at-a-Junction-in-Adyar.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Madhya-Kailash-Temple-at-a-Junction-in-Adyar-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Madhya-Kailash-Temple-at-a-Junction-in-Adyar-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Madhya-Kailash-Temple-at-a-Junction-in-Adyar-740x555.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>The Madhya Kailash Temple at a Junction in Adyar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">True to its name, this Temple complex is located in the middle of the junction between Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Adyar and Sardar Patel Road. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The shrines to Vinayaka, Shiva, Surya, Devi, Vishnu, Anjaneya and Swarna Bhairavar are famous for the unique craftsmanship and rituals that are performed here which include the propitiation of one\u2019s ancestors including the performance of their last rites.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adyar <\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>18. Kasi Vishwanathar Temple<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-23951\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"291\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A-View-of-the-Dwajasthambam-at-the-Temple.jpg\" alt=\"A View of the Dwajasthambam at the Temple\" class=\"wp-image-23951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A-View-of-the-Dwajasthambam-at-the-Temple.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A-View-of-the-Dwajasthambam-at-the-Temple-300x109.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A-View-of-the-Dwajasthambam-at-the-Temple-768x279.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A-View-of-the-Dwajasthambam-at-the-Temple-740x269.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>A View of the Dwajasthambam at the Temple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, located around West Mambalam in Chennai. The Temple is named after the Kasi Vishwanathar Temple in Varanasi, a famous holy place in the Indian State of Uttar Pradesh, meant for pilgrimages and other religious activity. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Kasi Vishwanathar Temple in Chennai is also known as the \u201cMahabilva Kshetra\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">West Mambalam <\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>19. Raveeswarar Shiva Temple<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-23952\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Raveeswarar-Shiva-Temple.jpg\" alt=\"Raveeswarar Shiva Temple\" class=\"wp-image-23952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Raveeswarar-Shiva-Temple.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Raveeswarar-Shiva-Temple-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Raveeswarar-Shiva-Temple-768x307.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Raveeswarar-Shiva-Temple-740x296.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Raveeswarar Shiva Temple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This famous Shiva temple in Vyasarpadi<\/span><b>, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">close to Perambur in Chennai was built by the Chola Kings. THe temple is popular for its idol of Ravi or the Sun God opposite to Shiva for worship. Ravi is supposed to have sought the help of Lord Shiva to overcome his Brahma dosham here. Devotees come here to seek relief from various illnesses.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vyasarpadi <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>20. Arupadai Veedu Murugan Temple<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-23953\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1043\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/An-Artist\u2019s-Rendition-of-Murugan-with-his-consort-Sri-Valli.jpg\" alt=\"An Artist\u2019s Rendition of Murugan with his consort, Sri Valli\" class=\"wp-image-23953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/An-Artist\u2019s-Rendition-of-Murugan-with-his-consort-Sri-Valli.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/An-Artist\u2019s-Rendition-of-Murugan-with-his-consort-Sri-Valli-230x300.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/An-Artist\u2019s-Rendition-of-Murugan-with-his-consort-Sri-Valli-768x1001.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/An-Artist\u2019s-Rendition-of-Murugan-with-his-consort-Sri-Valli-785x1024.jpg 785w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/An-Artist\u2019s-Rendition-of-Murugan-with-his-consort-Sri-Valli-740x965.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>An Artist\u2019s Rendition of Murugan with his consort, Sri Valli<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There exist six temples across Tamil Nadu that are dedicated to the Hindu God, Murugan. This is mentioned extensively in Tamil Sangam Literature. The Arupadai Veedu Murugan Temple in Chennai is located in Besant Nagar, Chennai. &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike many temples located in Chennai or Tamil Nadu, this temple in Besant Nagar is fairly recent in construction. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besant Nagar<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also check <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/hotels-in-arumbakkam-chennai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotels in Arumbakkam Chennai<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>21. Valluvar Kottam<\/strong><br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-23955\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Chariot-shaped-Monument-Reflected-in-Waters.jpg\" alt=\"The Chariot-shaped Monument Reflected in Waters\" class=\"wp-image-23955\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Chariot-shaped-Monument-Reflected-in-Waters.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Chariot-shaped-Monument-Reflected-in-Waters-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Chariot-shaped-Monument-Reflected-in-Waters-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Chariot-shaped-Monument-Reflected-in-Waters-740x554.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>The Chariot-shaped Monument Reflected in Waters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More of a monument than a temple, this glorious construction in the shape of a temple chariot is built in honour of the famous Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar, who wrote the Thirukkural. The architectural beauty of this monuments draws visitors from far and wide. Do look for the saplings planted here by Mother Teresa in 1984.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nungambakkam<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also read<\/strong>: 14 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/hill-stations-near-chennai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Hill Stations near Chennai (opens in a new tab)\">Hill Stations near Chennai<\/a> You\u2019ll Want to Visit More Than Once<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Temples near Chennai <\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>1. Perumal Temple<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-23956\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Sri-Adikesava-Perumal-Temple-at-Sriperumbudur.jpg\" alt=\"Sri Adikesava Perumal Temple at Sriperumbudur\" class=\"wp-image-23956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Sri-Adikesava-Perumal-Temple-at-Sriperumbudur.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Sri-Adikesava-Perumal-Temple-at-Sriperumbudur-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Sri-Adikesava-Perumal-Temple-at-Sriperumbudur-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Sri-Adikesava-Perumal-Temple-at-Sriperumbudur-740x555.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Sri Adikesava Perumal Temple at Sriperumbudur<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40 kilometres from Chennai, we have Sriperumbudur which is the birthplace of the renowned Vaishnava Saint Sri Ramanujar. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This impressive temple to Adi Kesava Perumal with his consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi alaso has a statue in metal, which is the exact replica of Sri Ramanujar who lived for 120 years in the worship of Vishnu at Srirangam.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sriperumbudur<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Distance from Chennai:<\/strong> 40 kilometres<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>2. Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-23957\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-beautiful-temple-of-Sri-Kamakshi-Amman.jpg\" alt=\"The beautiful temple of Sri Kamakshi Amman\" class=\"wp-image-23957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-beautiful-temple-of-Sri-Kamakshi-Amman.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-beautiful-temple-of-Sri-Kamakshi-Amman-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-beautiful-temple-of-Sri-Kamakshi-Amman-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-beautiful-temple-of-Sri-Kamakshi-Amman-740x492.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>The beautiful temple of Sri Kamakshi Amman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located 75 kilometres from Chennai, this famous temple can be easily visited on a weekend. The architecture of the temples is enthralling and this capital of the Pallava dynasty has many monuments dating back to 3rd to the 6th century; followed by the Cholas and the Vijayanagar empire. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kanchipuram<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Distance from Chennai:<\/strong> 74 kilometres<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>3. Srikalahasthi Temple<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-23958\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A-View-of-the-Temple-at-Srikalahasthi.jpg\" alt=\"A View of the Temple at Srikalahasthi\" class=\"wp-image-23958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A-View-of-the-Temple-at-Srikalahasthi.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A-View-of-the-Temple-at-Srikalahasthi-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A-View-of-the-Temple-at-Srikalahasthi-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/A-View-of-the-Temple-at-Srikalahasthi-740x493.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>A View of the Temple at Srikalahasthi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This ancient Shiva temple is currently housed in an impressive construction, carved out of the side of a huge hill, in the 10th century. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located on the banks of the river Swarnamukhi, this Panchabhoota sthala represents Wind and finds mention in the Skanda Purana, Shiva Purana and the Linga Purana. According to Skanda Purana, Arjuna worshipped Sri Kalahasthiswara at this temple.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Srikalahasthi<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Distance from Chennai:<\/strong> 113 kilometres<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>4. Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-23959\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Golden-Walls-in-the-Golden-Temple-at-Sripuram.jpg\" alt=\"Golden Walls in the Golden Temple at Sripuram\" class=\"wp-image-23959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Golden-Walls-in-the-Golden-Temple-at-Sripuram.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Golden-Walls-in-the-Golden-Temple-at-Sripuram-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Golden-Walls-in-the-Golden-Temple-at-Sripuram-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Golden-Walls-in-the-Golden-Temple-at-Sripuram-740x490.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Golden Walls in the Golden Temple at Sripuram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If amazed by temples carved out of marble and single stones, visit Sripuram, located 152 kilometres from Chennai, &nbsp;to find a temple gilded with 1500 kgs of pure gold. The deity in this expanse of gold is Goddess of Wealth, Lakshmi herself. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At once a jeweller\u2019s and an artist\u2019s paradise, the sprawling temple is shaped like a star. At a distance of 1.8 kilometres from the gates, stands the central figure of Srilakshmi.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sripuram<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Distance from Chennai:<\/strong> 152 kilometres<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>5. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-23960\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Vimana-or-the-Sanctorum-of-the-Tirumala-Temple-covered-in-Gold.jpg\" alt=\"The Vimana or the Sanctorum of the Tirumala Temple, covered in Gold\" class=\"wp-image-23960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Vimana-or-the-Sanctorum-of-the-Tirumala-Temple-covered-in-Gold.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Vimana-or-the-Sanctorum-of-the-Tirumala-Temple-covered-in-Gold-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Vimana-or-the-Sanctorum-of-the-Tirumala-Temple-covered-in-Gold-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Vimana-or-the-Sanctorum-of-the-Tirumala-Temple-covered-in-Gold-740x491.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>The Vimana or the Sanctorum of the Tirumala Temple, covered in Gold<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This temple to Lord Venkateswara, fondly called Balaji by devotees, is one of the most famous temples in India. Millions of devotees visit here in a year, and many make the&nbsp;climb up the seven hills (representing the seven hoods of Adisesha, the snake in which Sri Maha Vishnu rests) to reach the top of the hills at an altitude of 3200 feet. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Tirupati<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Distance from Chennai:<\/strong> 155 kilometres<\/span><\/li><li><strong>Where to stay<\/strong>: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Hotels in Tirupati (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/hotels-in-tirupati\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hotels in Tirupati<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>6. Manakkula Vinayagar Kovil<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-23961\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Elephant-at-the-Manakkula-Vinayagar-Kovil.jpg\" alt=\"The Elephant at the Manakkula Vinayagar Kovil\" class=\"wp-image-23961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Elephant-at-the-Manakkula-Vinayagar-Kovil.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Elephant-at-the-Manakkula-Vinayagar-Kovil-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Elephant-at-the-Manakkula-Vinayagar-Kovil-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Elephant-at-the-Manakkula-Vinayagar-Kovil-740x492.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>The Elephant at the Manakkula Vinayagar Kovil<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located at Pondicherry, a French colony at one time, this temple to Lord Vinayagar is considered very powerful as local lore narrates how the French soldiers destroyed the temple and threw the idol into the Bay of Bengal but found it in its original place. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Ganesha temple is a popular tourist destination and serves as an example of the intricacies of Hindu culture for the uninitiated.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pondicherry<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Distance from Chennai:<\/strong> 169 kilometres<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>7 Kanipakam Vinayaka Temple<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-23962\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Gopuram-of-the-Kanipakam-Vinayaka-Temple.jpg\" alt=\"The Gopuram of the Kanipakam Vinayaka Temple\" class=\"wp-image-23962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Gopuram-of-the-Kanipakam-Vinayaka-Temple.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Gopuram-of-the-Kanipakam-Vinayaka-Temple-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Gopuram-of-the-Kanipakam-Vinayaka-Temple-768x566.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/The-Gopuram-of-the-Kanipakam-Vinayaka-Temple-740x546.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>The Gopuram of the Kanipakam Vinayaka Temple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located 175 kilometres from Chennai, this temple to Varasiddhi Vinayaka is a major draw with devotees, who worship the swayambhu idol of Lord Ganesha. The idol emerged out of a well and is said to be growing in size, ever since. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The temple was built in the 11the century by Kulothunga Chola, and further expanded during the Vijayanagar empire.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kanipakam<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Distance from Chennai:<\/strong> 175 kilometres<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also read<\/strong>: 23 <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Things Chennai Is Famous for (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/things-chennai-is-famous-for\/\" target=\"_blank\">Things Chennai Is Famous for<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>8. Nataraja Temple<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal wp-image-23963 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Major-Tower-of-the-Imposing-Nataraja-Temple.jpg\" alt=\"Temples Near Chennai\" class=\"wp-image-23963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Major-Tower-of-the-Imposing-Nataraja-Temple.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Major-Tower-of-the-Imposing-Nataraja-Temple-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Major-Tower-of-the-Imposing-Nataraja-Temple-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Major-Tower-of-the-Imposing-Nataraja-Temple-740x493.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Major Tower of the Imposing Nataraja Temple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located 217 kilometres from Chennai, at Chidambaram, this temple to Shiva as Nataraja was built in the 11th century by Vikrama Chola. It is one of the most celebrated temples to Nataraja, with a dance hall covered with gold plates. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chidambaram Temple is one among the Panchabhoota Sthalas signifying &nbsp;Space, while the four elements are Wind at Kalahasthi, Water at Tiruvanaikkaval, Fire at Tiruvannamalai and Earth at Kanchipuram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chidambaram<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Distance from Chennai:<\/strong> 217 kilometres<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have ever been to Chennai, you would know that this list of temples barely scratches the surface in naming the number of the famous temple in Chennai but we have covered most of the heritage temples which people have known about and worshipped at for centuries. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do visit as many as possible to enjoy their architectural beauty and absorb the serene piety pervading these temples. Have any questions? 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