Temples-Hindu Temple
Kapaleeswarar Temple :
Kapaleeswarar Temple in Mylapore is dedicated to Lord
Siva . The intricate designs and sculptures on the
“Gopuram” of this temple attract every one.
The legend says that Goddess Parvathi worshipped Lord
Siva in the form of a peacock- “Mayil” in
Tamil - that gave the name to this part of the city.
According to another legend, Saint Thirugnana Sambandar
brought back a dead girl to life upon composing and
chanting a hymn on the presiding deity. This temple
celebrates its yearly festival in March-April every
year for ten days. The Arupathumoovar (the sixty-three)
festival on the tenth day is one of the highlights
of this festival, which attracts pilgrims from far
and near.
Time : Morning 6.00 a.m. to 1.00
p.m. Evening 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Mylapore,
Chennai - 4.
Tel : 24941670.
Parthasarathy Swamy Temple
:
It is one of the most reputed temples for the followers
of Vaishnavism, a sub-sect of Hinduism. Located in
Triplicane, this is also an excellent specimen of
ancient South Indian temple architecture. This is
where you can see the different ’avatars’
(incarnations) of Lord Mahavishnu. You could also
see here an elephant taking part in the temple’s
daily rituals.
Time : Morning 6.30 a.m. to 1.00
p.m. Evening 3.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Triplicane,
Chennai-600 005,
Tel : 28544118
Ashtalakshmi Temple :
The name Ashtalakshmi is obtained because it is dedicated
to Eight Manifestation of Goddess Mahalakshmi. The
festival season is between the month of September
and October. The Navararthri Festival is celebrated
in a grand manner, Devotes from all over the city
flock to this temple to attend this festival and also
to take a cool breeze in the beach with family members.
This is located at Elliots Beach which is approximately
10 kms.
Time : Morning 9.30 a.m. to 12.30
p.m. Evening 4.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Elliots Beach,
Chennai - 600 090 .
Tel : 24911763
Sri Vadapalani Andavar Temple
:
This renowned temple, a little over a century old,
is of great beauty and grandeur. Dedicated to Sri
Palani Andavar, it has an exquisite 4 feet sculpture
of the presiding deity. Time : Morning 6.00 a.m. to
1.00 p.m. Evening 3.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Located at Vadapalani,
Chennai-26,
Tel : 24836903.
Kali Bari :
Kali Bari at Chennai is a great Spiritual Institution.
Kali Bari means “The House of Goddess Kali”.
It is a unique temple on the lines of Dakshineswar
Kali Temple in Calcutta. It is conveniently located
within the city at 32, Umapathy Extension, West Mambalam.
It has a peaceful Meditation Hall where occasionally
Bhajans are conducted and discourses on various spiritual
topics are given. Durga Pooja at Navarathri and Kali
Pooja at Deepavali are celebrated in a grand manner.
Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening
3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
32, Umapathy St,
Chennai - 600 033.
Tel : 24837170.
Universal Temple of Sri Ramakrishna
:
The Universal Temple of Sri Ramakrishna located within
the premises of the Ramakrishna Mutt in Mylapore is
a standing monument dedicated to Sri Ramakrishna,
a symbol of Universal Religion. The temple’s
architecture blends with the traditional South Indian
Temple architecture. At the centre of the shrine is
a 7 feet tall statue of Sri Ramakrishna. Carved out
of pure marble, it depicts the image of Sri Ramakrishna,
seated on a marble lotus. It also houses shrines for
Sri Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda. The main entrance
presents a magnificent view with its structure built
on traditional Dravidian architecture. The shrine
is not for any particular set and is meant for all
people seeking ‘knowledge of the self.
Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening
3 p.m. to 8 p.m
Situated at R.K Mutt Road,
Chennai - 4.
Tel : 24941231.
Mangadu :
Another suburb of the Chennai famous for goddess Kamakshiamman
temple. The presiding deity is presented here is in
a penance posture.
Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening
3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
This temple situated around the Chennai at Mangadu,
Chennai - 602 101,
Tel : 26272053.
Thiruneermalai :
A small village situated 18 kms off chennai known
for Vaishna temples. A later Chola period (12th century)
temple is an impressive specimen for temples. There
is another temple situated atop a small hillock is
dedicated to Ranganathan - an incarnation of Lord
Vishnu.
Tel : 22404174.
Thirukkalukundram :
A temple town lies on way to Kancheepuram from Mamallapuram,
this town is famous for its temple where two eagles
are fed daily around noon by a temple priest. The
eagles said to be two saints, on curse became the
eagles fly daily from Varanasi (Benaras) to Rameswaram,
according to a legend. During their daily flight they
stop over in this hill top temple, it adds.
Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening
3 p.m. to 8 p.m
Tel : 954112-247139.
Pamban Swamigal :
Pamban Swamigal was born in 1850 in Pamban near Rameswaram,
was one of the Siddhas of Later Tamil tradition. He
attained salvation in 1929.
Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening
3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
His Samadhi temple in found in Mayurapuram north of
Thiruvanmiyur, 13 k.m. drive from Chennai.
Tel : 24911866.
Thirumala, Thirupathi Devasthanam
:
Thirumalai Thirupathi Devasthanam situated in Andhra
is one of the important temples of India. The Information
centre for this temples is Thirumalai Thirupathi Devasthanam.
People who like to commute to Thirupathi from Chennai
can receive all information from here. This office
functions on Saturdays and Sundays. This devasthanam
will be closed every month 2nd Monday all Tuesdays
and other national holidays.
Time : Morning 9.00 a.m. to 1.00
p.m. Evening 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Location : Thirupathy Devasthan Information Centre,
50, Venkata Narayan Salai,
T.Nagar,
Chennai-600 017.
Tel : 24343535.
Pattinathar :
One of the 18 Superior saints of Tamilnadu Siddha
tradition, who lived in 10th Century AD attained Salvation
in a temple in Thiruvottiyur which is 8 Km drive from
Chennai.
Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening
3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Shirdi Sai Baba Temple -(Mylapore)
:
Known as All India Sai Baba Samaj. This temple was
built to commomerate the memory of Shrdi Sai Baba.
This Saint born in Shirdi as a Hindu was brought by
a muslim Fakir (Devotee) and became an exponent of
Sufism. He too performed “Sithu” (Miracles)
like his mentor. Part of the jothi (Flame) lit by
him in Shirdi is here as well. On Sundays Agni Pooja
is performed.
Working hours : Morning 8.00 a.m.
to 12.00 noon. Evening 4 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.
Location : All India Sai Samaj,
15, Venketesa Agraharam,
Mylapore,
Chennai - 600 004.
Tel : 24940784
Ayyappa Temple (Mahalingapuram)
:
Lord Ayyappa of Sabari Malai in Kerala is the presiding
Diety here as well. Like the original one this also
has 18 steps. Special Poojas take place during Oct-Jan.
The devotees on pilgrimage make it a point to visit
this temple as well. This temple is situated in Mahalingapuram.
Location : 18, Madhavan Nair st,
Mahalingapuram,
Nungambakkam,
Chennai - 600 034.
Tel : 28271197.
Time : Morning 4.00 a.m. to 11.00
a.m.; Evening 5.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.
Hare Rama Hare Krishna :
This movement founded by Swami Bakthi Vedantha Prabu
Padha believes in worshipping Lord Krishna in joyful
bliss. It has devotees all over the world and this
centre acts as a connecting link.
Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening
3 p.m. to 8 p.m This functions in Chennai at
32, Barkit Road,
T.Nagar,
Chennai - 600 017.
Tel : 24343266, 24348610.
Kunrathur :
It is the birth place of Sekkizhar. He built the Nageswarar
temple here. A Shiva temple, the presiding deity being
Tiruvallisvarar, an aged Vishnu temple with excellent
sculptures of Rama and Hanuman and a hill shrine dedicated
to Lord Muruga are other temples in Kunrathur.
Tel : 24780436
Kaligambal Temple :
The deity is Kaligambal. The other form of Parasakthi
is Kali. She took this form to eradicate evil. With
angry look this female deity by destroying evil is
stead fast to truth. She is a deity whom people worship
with fear.
Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening
3 p.m. to 8 p.m
Location : 212, Thambu Chetty St,
Chennai -600 001.
Tel : 25229624
Ayyapan Temple - (Raja Annamalaipuram)
:
As in Mahalingapuram this is yet another Ayyappan
Temple at Raja Annamalaipuram built on the same line
and attracts devotees in large numbers.
Raja Annamalaipuram,
Chennai - 600 028.
Tel : 24938239.
Mathyakailash :
This is also called as ‘Nadukailai’ Lord
Ganesh sits right in the centre of Parameshwar, Ambikai,
Adityan, and Thirumal. Here there are ‘Sannidhis’
for Anjaneyar and Bairavar besides the ‘Nava-Grahas’.
Situated at Adayar on the way to Taramani this beautiful
temple in white marble is the delight of connoisseur.
Timing : 5.30 a.m. to 12.00 noon.
4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Location : Sardar Patel Road, Adyar,
Chennai - 20,
Tel : 22350059
Marutheeswarar Temple :
Building of this temple dates back to 11th century.
People believe Saint Valmigi the author of the Epic
Ramayana has visited this temple. This temple also
bears ample testimony to our ancient Art and Culture.
Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening
3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Thiruvanmiyur,
Chennai - 600 041.
Tel : 24410477.
Thiruvalluvar Temple :
This is a memorial built 400 years earlier in memory
of Thiruvalluvar. But people considered Thiruvalluvar
as God and performed poojas and changed the memorial
in to a temple. Hence, it is called Thiruvalluvar
Temple.
Location : Thiruvalluvar Koil St,
Mylapore,
Chennai - 600 004.
Tel : 24981898.
Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple
:
This holy shrine is one among the 100 temples called
Tirupathy. The goddess Lakshmi is also called as ‘Thiru’.
The presiding diety is holding her on the left side.
So it is called Thiru-Idathu-Eanthai which over a
period of time came to be called as Thiru-vidanthai.
Tamil Saint Thiru Mangai Alwar has sung the glory
of this holy place in ten places in his famous ‘Pasuram’.
There are several messages relating to this is available
in the stone scripture of first Raja Raja Cholan and
Vijaya Rajendra Cholan. Garuda Sevai during the Tamil
month of Aani, Pooram during the month of Aadi, Spring
festival during the month of Vaigasi are the important
events.
Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening
3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
This temple situated in a distance of 42 kms from
Chennai and 16 kms from Mahabalipuram.
Tel : 954114-2472235.
Shirdi Sai Baba Temple -
(Injambakkam) :
In this temple built by Shri Shridi Saibaba spiritual
and charitable trust almost all the deities are installed.
particularly Vallabha Ganapathy with ten arms. The
Tri Murthy Brahma Vishnu and Siva statutes are also
here besides that of Thattariya, Lingam, Parvathi,
Durga etc. This is the first temple out of 108 built
on the initiatives taken by the Guruji of Delhi temple
and the IPS officer C.P. Satpathy. To get their vows
fulfilled people tie a yellow chord in the Kalpatharoo
tree here. Feeding of the poor takes place every Sunday
and Thursday.
The Aarathi is performed at 5.30
am to 8.45 p.m.
This is situated at Saipuram, Injambakkam,
Chennai - 600 041.
Tel : 24491297, 24491416.
Poori Jegannath Temple :
Situated in Reddiar Kuppam, Kaanathur an immediate
suburb of Chennai, this Temple is an exact Replica
of the orginal temple in Poori (Orissa) with twenty
two steps made in marble. Right round the Sanctum
Sanctorum inducted are the deities Ganesh, Laxmi and
Durga. The peaceful and Tranquil ambience of this
temple is indeed the delight of devotees who throng
here.
Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening
3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Tel : 954114 272141
Kapaleeswarar Temple :
Kapaleeswarar Temple in Mylapore is dedicated to Lord
Siva . The intricate designs and sculptures on the
“Gopuram” of this temple attract every one.
The legend says that Goddess Parvathi worshipped Lord
Siva in the form of a peacock- “Mayil” in
Tamil - that gave the name to this part of the city.
According to another legend, Saint Thirugnana Sambandar
brought back a dead girl to life upon composing and
chanting a hymn on the presiding deity. This temple
celebrates its yearly festival in March-April every
year for ten days. The Arupathumoovar (the sixty-three)
festival on the tenth day is one of the highlights
of this festival, which attracts pilgrims from far
and near.
Time : Morning 6.00 a.m. to 1.00
p.m. Evening 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Mylapore,
Chennai - 4.
Tel : 24941670.
Parthasarathy Swamy Temple
:
It is one of the most reputed temples
for the followers of Vaishnavism, a sub-sect of Hinduism.
Located in Triplicane, this is also an excellent specimen
of ancient South Indian temple architecture. This
is where you can see the different ’avatars’
(incarnations) of Lord Mahavishnu. You could also
see here an elephant taking part in the temple’s
daily rituals.
Time : Morning 6.30 a.m. to 1.00
p.m. Evening 3.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Triplicane,
Chennai-600 005,
Tel : 28544118
Ashtalakshmi Temple :
The name Ashtalakshmi is obtained
because it is dedicated to Eight Manifestation of
Goddess Mahalakshmi. The festival season is between
the month of September and October. The Navararthri
Festival is celebrated in a grand manner, Devotes
from all over the city flock to this temple to attend
this festival and also to take a cool breeze in the
beach with family members. This is located at Elliots
Beach which is approximately 10 kms.
Time : Morning 9.30 a.m. to 12.30
p.m. Evening 4.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Elliots Beach,
Chennai - 600 090 .
Tel : 24911763
Sri Vadapalani Andavar Temple
:
This renowned temple, a little over
a century old, is of great beauty and grandeur. Dedicated
to Sri Palani Andavar, it has an exquisite 4 feet
sculpture of the presiding deity. Time : Morning 6.00
a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Evening 3.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Located at Vadapalani,
Chennai-26,
Tel : 24836903.
Kali Bari :
Kali Bari at Chennai is a great Spiritual
Institution. Kali Bari means “The House of Goddess
Kali”. It is a unique temple on the lines of
Dakshineswar Kali Temple in Calcutta. It is conveniently
located within the city at 32, Umapathy Extension,
West Mambalam. It has a peaceful Meditation Hall where
occasionally Bhajans are conducted and discourses
on various spiritual topics are given. Durga Pooja
at Navarathri and Kali Pooja at Deepavali are celebrated
in a grand manner.
Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening
3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
32, Umapathy St,
Chennai - 600 033.
Tel : 24837170.
Universal Temple of Sri Ramakrishna
:
The Universal Temple of Sri Ramakrishna
located within the premises of the Ramakrishna Mutt
in Mylapore is a standing monument dedicated to Sri
Ramakrishna, a symbol of Universal Religion. The temple’s
architecture blends with the traditional South Indian
Temple architecture. At the centre of the shrine is
a 7 feet tall statue of Sri Ramakrishna. Carved out
of pure marble, it depicts the image of Sri Ramakrishna,
seated on a marble lotus. It also houses shrines for
Sri Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda. The main entrance
presents a magnificent view with its structure built
on traditional Dravidian architecture. The shrine
is not for any particular set and is meant for all
people seeking ‘knowledge of the self.
Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening
3 p.m. to 8 p.m
Situated at R.K Mutt Road,
Chennai - 4.
Tel : 24941231.
Mangadu :
Another suburb of the Chennai famous
for goddess Kamakshiamman temple. The presiding deity
is presented here is in a penance posture.
Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening
3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
This temple situated around the Chennai at Mangadu,
Chennai - 602 101,
Tel : 26272053.
Thiruneermalai :
A small village situated 18 kms off
chennai known for Vaishna temples. A later Chola period
(12th century) temple is an impressive specimen for
temples. There is another temple situated atop a small
hillock is dedicated to Ranganathan - an incarnation
of Lord Vishnu.
Tel : 22404174.
Thirukkalukundram :
A temple town lies on way to Kancheepuram
from Mamallapuram, this town is famous for its temple
where two eagles are fed daily around noon by a temple
priest. The eagles said to be two saints, on curse
became the eagles fly daily from Varanasi (Benaras)
to Rameswaram, according to a legend. During their
daily flight they stop over in this hill top temple,
it adds.
Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening
3 p.m. to 8 p.m
Tel : 954112-247139.
Pamban Swamigal :
Pamban Swamigal was born in 1850
in Pamban near Rameswaram, was one of the Siddhas
of Later Tamil tradition. He attained salvation in
1929.
Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening
3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
His Samadhi temple in found in Mayurapuram north of
Thiruvanmiyur, 13 k.m. drive from Chennai.
Tel : 24911866.
Thirumala, Thirupathi Devasthanam
:
Thirumalai Thirupathi Devasthanam
situated in Andhra is one of the important temples
of India. The Information centre for this temples
is Thirumalai Thirupathi Devasthanam. People who like
to commute to Thirupathi from Chennai can receive
all information from here. This office functions on
Saturdays and Sundays. This devasthanam will be closed
every month 2nd Monday all Tuesdays and other national
holidays.
Time : Morning 9.00 a.m. to 1.00
p.m. Evening 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Location : Thirupathy Devasthan Information Centre,
50, Venkata Narayan Salai,
T.Nagar,
Chennai-600 017.
Tel : 24343535.
Pattinathar :
One of the 18 Superior saints of
Tamilnadu Siddha tradition, who lived in 10th Century
AD attained Salvation in a temple in Thiruvottiyur
which is 8 Km drive from Chennai.
Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening
3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Shirdi Sai Baba Temple -(Mylapore)
:
Known as All India Sai Baba Samaj. This temple was
built to commomerate the memory of Shrdi Sai Baba.
This Saint born in Shirdi as a Hindu was brought by
a muslim Fakir (Devotee) and became an exponent of
Sufism. He too performed “Sithu” (Miracles)
like his mentor. Part of the jothi (Flame) lit by
him in Shirdi is here as well. On Sundays Agni Pooja
is performed.
Working hours : Morning 8.00 a.m.
to 12.00 noon. Evening 4 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.
Location : All India Sai Samaj,
15, Venketesa Agraharam,
Mylapore,
Chennai - 600 004.
Tel : 24940784
Ayyappa Temple (Mahalingapuram)
:
Lord Ayyappa of Sabari Malai in Kerala
is the presiding Diety here as well. Like the original
one this also has 18 steps. Special Poojas take place
during Oct-Jan. The devotees on pilgrimage make it
a point to visit this temple as well. This temple
is situated in Mahalingapuram.
Location : 18, Madhavan Nair st,
Mahalingapuram,
Nungambakkam,
Chennai - 600 034.
Tel : 28271197.
Time : Morning 4.00 a.m. to 11.00
a.m.; Evening 5.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.
Hare Rama Hare Krishna :
This movement founded by Swami Bakthi
Vedantha Prabu Padha believes in worshipping Lord
Krishna in joyful bliss. It has devotees all over
the world and this centre acts as a connecting link.
Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening
3 p.m. to 8 p.m This functions in Chennai at
32, Barkit Road,
T.Nagar,
Chennai - 600 017.
Tel : 24343266, 24348610.
Kunrathur :
It is the birth place of Sekkizhar.
He built the Nageswarar temple here. A Shiva temple,
the presiding deity being Tiruvallisvarar, an aged
Vishnu temple with excellent sculptures of Rama and
Hanuman and a hill shrine dedicated to Lord Muruga
are other temples in Kunrathur.
Tel : 24780436
Kaligambal Temple :
The deity is Kaligambal. The other
form of Parasakthi is Kali. She took this form to
eradicate evil. With angry look this female deity
by destroying evil is stead fast to truth. She is
a deity whom people worship with fear.
Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening
3 p.m. to 8 p.m
Location : 212, Thambu Chetty St,
Chennai -600 001.
Tel : 25229624
Ayyapan Temple - (Raja Annamalaipuram)
:
As in Mahalingapuram this is yet
another Ayyappan Temple at Raja Annamalaipuram built
on the same line and attracts devotees in large numbers.
Raja Annamalaipuram,
Chennai - 600 028.
Tel : 24938239.
Mathyakailash :
This is also called as ‘Nadukailai’
Lord Ganesh sits right in the centre of Parameshwar,
Ambikai, Adityan, and Thirumal. Here there are ‘Sannidhis’
for Anjaneyar and Bairavar besides the ‘Nava-Grahas’.
Situated at Adayar on the way to Taramani this beautiful
temple in white marble is the delight of connoisseur.
Timing : 5.30 a.m. to 12.00 noon.
4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Location : Sardar Patel Road, Adyar,
Chennai - 20,
Tel : 22350059
Marutheeswarar Temple :
Building of this temple dates back
to 11th century. People believe Saint Valmigi the
author of the Epic Ramayana has visited this temple.
This temple also bears ample testimony to our ancient
Art and Culture.
Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening
3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Thiruvanmiyur,
Chennai - 600 041.
Tel : 24410477.
Thiruvalluvar Temple :
This is a memorial built 400 years
earlier in memory of Thiruvalluvar. But people considered
Thiruvalluvar as God and performed poojas and changed
the memorial in to a temple. Hence, it is called Thiruvalluvar
Temple.
Location : Thiruvalluvar Koil St,
Mylapore,
Chennai - 600 004.
Tel : 24981898.
Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple
:
This holy shrine is one among the
100 temples called Tirupathy. The goddess Lakshmi
is also called as ‘Thiru’. The presiding
diety is holding her on the left side. So it is called
Thiru-Idathu-Eanthai which over a period of time came
to be called as Thiru-vidanthai. Tamil Saint Thiru
Mangai Alwar has sung the glory of this holy place
in ten places in his famous ‘Pasuram’. There
are several messages relating to this is available
in the stone scripture of first Raja Raja Cholan and
Vijaya Rajendra Cholan. Garuda Sevai during the Tamil
month of Aani, Pooram during the month of Aadi, Spring
festival during the month of Vaigasi are the important
events.
Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening
3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
This temple situated in a distance of 42 kms from
Chennai and 16 kms from Mahabalipuram.
Tel : 954114-2472235.
Shirdi Sai Baba Temple -
(Injambakkam) :
In this temple built by Shri Shridi
Saibaba spiritual and charitable trust almost all
the deities are installed. particularly Vallabha Ganapathy
with ten arms. The Tri Murthy Brahma Vishnu and Siva
statutes are also here besides that of Thattariya,
Lingam, Parvathi, Durga etc. This is the first temple
out of 108 built on the initiatives taken by the Guruji
of Delhi temple and the IPS officer C.P. Satpathy.
To get their vows fulfilled people tie a yellow chord
in the Kalpatharoo tree here. Feeding of the poor
takes place every Sunday and Thursday.
The Aarathi is performed at 5.30
am to 8.45 p.m.
This is situated at Saipuram, Injambakkam,
Chennai - 600 041.
Tel : 24491297, 24491416.
Poori Jegannath Temple :
Situated in Reddiar Kuppam, Kaanathur
an immediate suburb of Chennai, this Temple is an
exact Replica of the orginal temple in Poori (Orissa)
with twenty two steps made in marble. Right round
the Sanctum Sanctorum inducted are the deities Ganesh,
Laxmi and Durga. The peaceful and Tranquil ambience
of this temple is indeed the delight of devotees who
throng here.
Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening
3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Tel : 954114 272141
Buddha Vihar :
Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha
who later became Gautama Buddha. He renounced worldly
ties at the age of 30 and attained heavenly abode at
the age of 82. There is a big Statue of Buddha here.
Buddhists from abroad take part in the worship here.
This Buddha Vihar is situated at Kenneth
Lane in Egmore,
(Opp. to Egmore Railway Station).
Chennai -600 008.
Tel : 28192458
Gurudhwar :
The chief among Sikh Guru is Guru Govind
Singh. His preaching stress on temperance and silence
as natural methods to see God. The Sikhs holy pilgrimage
is the golden temple situated at Amirstar in Punjab.
The Sikh Gurudwar is located in G.N. Chetty Road,
T.Nagar,
Chennai - 600 017.
Tel : 28268509.
Churches :
Santhome Cathedral Basilica
:
Further down south on Marina is the
Santhome Cathedral Basilica. According to the legends,
one of the Apostles of Jesus Christ - St. Thomas, in
his mission to spread Christianity in Asia, came to
Chennai soon after Jesus was crucified. He lived and
preached in St. Thomas Mount and later took asylum in
the caves at Little Mount. He was assassinated and buried
there. This Cathedral has been built on his burial site.
24, Santhome High Road,
Mylapore,
Chennai - 600 004,
Tel : 28545444.
St. George’s Cathedral
:
This Cathedral which is 188 years old
is remarkable for its splendid architectural beauty.
Built in 1815 with a 45m spire and elegant Ionic columns
of brick and chunnam, it is of special historic interest
for the several fine memorial tablets remembering such
outstanding men as Bishop Caldwell - the eminent Philologist,
Bishop Heber, ardent missionary, Dr. Corrie, first Anglican
bishop of Chennai, Dr. Anderson, the famous doctor who
introduced silk manufacture in Chennai and William Parry
and John Binny, merchant entrepreneurs whose names are
still remembered in the city’s oldest business
establishments. Unusual too, is the adjacent graveyard
with its unique guard rail made up of musket barrels,
bayonets and spikes taken at the capture of Sri Rangapatnam
in 1799.
Location : 224, Cathedral Road,
Chennai-600 086,
Tel : 28272740, 28262740.
St. Mary’s Church-Fort St. George :
St. Mary’s Church, the first Anglican
Church in India, was constructed in 1680. It was here
that the marriages of the then Governor of Madras Elihu
Yale- the one who established the Yale University in
USA - and Robert Clive were solemnized. The tomb stones
found in its courtyard are the oldest British tomb stones
in India.
Fort St. George,
Kamaraj Road, (South line beach),
Chennai - 600 009.
Tel : 25382023
Velankanni Church :
This church is dedicated to our lady
of Health, the Madonna of Velankanni. Though much smaller
than the original church at Velankanni, this church
at Elliot’s Beach still attracts swarms of pilgrims
who have implicit faith in the miraculous healing of
the Madonna.
Besant Nagar,
Chennai -600 090.
Tel : 24911246.
Chinnamalai :
Chinnamalai (Little Mount) is another
church, where, in a cave hewn out of a small mount,
the Apostle St. Thomas lived and preached. It was from
here that he leaped out through a small opening in order
to escape from his assailants. An imprint found on the
boulder on the other side of the cave is said to have
been left by him. There is also a well with a natural
spring gushing out water. During the turn of this century
a circular church was constructed in this holy spot.
Situated near Saidapet bridge.
St. Thomas Mount :
St.Thomas Mount is a small hillock
situated south of Chennai, where St. Thomas - the Apostle
of Jesus, preached Christianity. It is interesting to
note that the bleeding cross said to be carved in stone
by St. Thomas was found here and installed at the altar
of the Church of ’Our Lady of expectation’.
The mysterious blood stains on the bleeding cross remain
for years even after deliberate scrubbing and the wear
and tear of centuries. The Church also holds a fascinating
painting of Holy Mother and Infant Jesus said to have
been painted by the apostle St.Thomas himself during
1st century AD.
St. Thomas Mount,
Chennai-600 016.
Tel : 22346516
Avella Theresa Church :
This church is the first Bishop House
in Chennai. It was here, the first Bishop performed
his duties later his office was changed to Mylapore.
The Holy Mary of this Holy Church is Mother Avella Theresammal.
Location : 5, Nungambakkam High Road,
Chennai - 600 034.
Tel : 28278788.
Andrew’s Kirik :
Described in the British days as the
‘Noblest edifice in Hindustan’, St. Andrew’s
Kirk, an almost two-century-old church, as S.Muthaiah,
the eminent historian of Madras writes, is perhaps one
of the ‘best examples of Georgian architecture
in Asia. ‘W.T Munro describes the church in Madras
‘the most splendid church in Madras’. The
name itself is suggestive of the Scottish connections
the City had, or rather the Madras Presidency of the
British days. In 1815 a Scot was even appointed minister
in the Presidency of Madras. Considering such an extent
of prominence, it was but natural for the Scots to build
a church of their own.
Location : Poonamalle Hig Road, Egmore,
Chennai- 8,
Tel : 25383508.
Christ Church :
By the busy Mount Road is situated
the impressive building of the Christ Church and Christ
Church Schools with a long history of about a century
and a half. Rev. Henry Taylor, Chaplain in the Service
of East India Company, realizing the sad plight of the
poor people in and around the Mount Road area, opened
a large room for public worship in July 1842, which
of course, marked the humble beginning of the Christ
Church and the Schools. The newly acquired plot was
then given to the Bishop for use by what was then the
Mount Road Chapel. Arch Deacon Harper established two
schools in the chapel compound in 1843 and these schools
were then known as the Mount Road Male and Female Schools,
which were reorganized and later named Christ Church
Schools. located at Anna Salai,near Cosmopolitan Club,
Chennai - 600 002.
Tel : 28583203.
Anderson Church :
John Anderson arrived in Madras as
one of the many Scottish missionaries. He started the
John Anderson General Assembly School in 1835 (in the
present Opthalmic Hospital premises), which later was
christened the Madras Christian College and School and
later was shifted to George Town. Spurred by the zest
for spreading education, he founded the Muslim School
for girls in Triplicane. It is indeed ironical that
this zestful educationalist is now remembered not for
what he actually stood for; rather his name was given
to the church situated in George Town where once the
handsome buildings of the Madras Christian College stood.
The church, attractive with its unique, slim, towering
steeple reminds us of the fire that burnt in the heart
of the enthusiast.
Location : Brodway,
Chennai - 600 108,
Tel : 25226149, 25211186
Jain Temples
Guru Mandhir :
The Apostles of Jain sect is called
“Theer thankaras” the 18th on the line was
Mahaveer. He preached non-violence and urged his disciples
to possess noble ideals the symbol of this sect is swastik.
This temple is situated in
G.N.Chetty Road,
T.Nagar, Chennai-17,
Tel : 28251779.
Jain Guru Mandhir :
This architectural marvel built with
marble stone is the latest addition to a chain of Jain
temples in Chennai. This Gurudhwar is situated in Luz
Church Road, Mylapore.
Chennai - 600 004.
Tel : 24925574.
Shri Vijaya Shanthi Shri Swamiji
Guru Mandhir :
Yet another Jain Temple built mainly
for their worship and to propagate noble ideals of Saint
Mahaveer. This is situated at 68, Arunachalam Street,
Chintadaripet, Near Chintadripet,
Coovum river bridge.
Chennai - 600 002.
Tel : 28551032.
Sree Narayana Guru :
Hunter’s Road in Vepery, formerly
called Hunter’s Street, was renamed in recent times
as Sree Narayana Guru Road after the leading social
reformer of Kerala. Mr. John Hunter, after whom the
road is named, arrived as a free merchant in Madras
in 1787. Later he became the first cashier of the Carnatic
Bank in 1788 on the recommendations of Charles Oakeley
and became the secretary and later one of the directors
of the British Bank. In 1803 he became the head to Hunter
and Harry, a leading business firm in Fort St. George.
Mosque
The Grand Mosque :
This Grand Mosque in Red Stone was
built by Nawab Wallajah Mohamed Ali Grand Father of
the Present incumbant of Amir Mahal and the Prince of
Arcot. This is supposed to be bigger than Delhi Juma
Masjid and is situated in
Triplicane,
Chennai-600 005.
Tel : 26412548
Thousand Lights’ Mosque
:
This is a beautiful cream-colored,
multi-domed mosque with walls bearing recently-painted
sayings from the Holy Koran. It stands at the junction
of Mount Road and Peters Road in an area known as Ayiramvilakku
(Thousand Lights), which derives its name from the ancient
practice of profusely lighting this triangular wedge
of hallowed Muslim buildings. The original mosque was
constructed here by Nawab Umdat-ul-Umrah in 1800 for
the assemblage of Shias during Muharram mourning.
Sydenhams Road
Chennai-600 006
Tel : 28267406.
Makka Masjid :
Makka Masjid is one of a very important
Mosque in Chennai city. Hundreds of worshippers can
be accommodated in this Mosque at a time. This mosque
is situated behind Baba Hasarth Syed Moosa Hadari Dharga,
822 Anna Salai,
Chennai - 600 002.
Tel : 28570937.
Masjid Mamoor :
The Masjid Mamoor, a mosque sacred
to Muslims Mannady was first built in the 18th century,
and later reconstructed in granite by the Nawab of Arcot’s
family in the late 19th century. Recent architectural
additions are the unique two-pillar supports and the
outer walls. Over five thousand worshippers can be accommodated
in this mosque at a time. Location at
Angappan Naicken Street,
Muthialpet,
Chennai - Chennai - 600 001
Durgah
Anna Salai Darga :
450 years back here lived a Muslim
Saint known as Baba Hazrath Seyed Moosa Kadiri who preached
Universal Brother-hood. His final resting place at Anna
Salai, Chennai attracts people of all faith and in all
works of life.
Tel : 25391521.
Hazrat Baba Darga :
This Muslim Saint Hazarat Baba’s
real name was Hazrath Dastageer Sahib Baba . It is nearly
300 years since his demise. He has fore seen his death
and has told his disciples not to conducts the Janaza
(Funeral) prayers under any other Imam. Baffled disciples
were much delighted when the Baba himself appeared and
dis-appeared after conducting his own Janaza prayer.
Tel : 28521077, 28547739
Moti Baba Darga :
Popularly known as ‘Moti Baba
Darga’ This is the final resting place of Muslim
Saint Hazrat Khaja Gulam Dasthagir Moti Baba. His Tile
is Qutub- E - Aqtab Moti Baba.It is one of the most
important durgas. Moti Baba became a friend of Hazrath
Kader Wali of Nagore. He came to Chennai from Nagapattinam
& lived with Janab H. A. G. Dastagir Sheriff &
Family at 422, Pantheon, Road, Egmore , Chennai- 8.
He breathed his last in same place in 1959. Saint of
great spiritual heights he did his best for the upliftment
of mankind. His anniversary of Kandoori Urs (known as
‘Sandana Koodu’) is celebrated during Hijra
Era Dul-Haj month 25th & 26th every year. Special
prayers are held on every Thursday & Sundays in
the Darga at 7 PM.
Location : 422, Pantheon Salai, Egmore,
Chennai-8,
Tel : 28192025.
Quadri Baba Darga :
An inscription in this Darga says ‘Seyed
Baba Quadri Sha 1793 - Hazaraj Rabbani Baba Shah Quadri
- 1793 Maqam’ except this there isn’t much
information about this much revered Muslim saint fondly
called by people a Quadri Baba. Simple and small this
darga under the shady trunks of an old tree attracts
people from all walks of life.
Location : Tamilnadu Bharath Scouts
Complex,
Vencock Park,
Triplicane,
Chennai - 600 005
Thameem Ansari Baba Darga :
A devoted follower of the words and
deeds of prophet Muhammad (P.U.B) He was born in Medina.
Soon after his demise, and as per his last wish, his
mortal remains were put in a coffin and immersed in
the sea. However, it reached the shores of Kovalam beach.
Thus came into being the holy shrine of the muslim Saint
Thameem Ansari Baba. The first thrusday after full moon
day is observed as a day of devotion. Durgah is open
from 5.00 a.m to 10.00 p.m.
Tel : 26492786.
Mohammed Ismail Sahib :
Reverently called by all the people
as Quaid-E-Millath was Born on 5-6-1896 at Pettai. Tirunelvely
Dist. He became the Madras Presidency President of Indian
Union Muslim League in 1945 and rose to the level of
All India President in 1948. He made his mark as an
excellent Parliamentarian first as the member of the
Legislative Assembly and later as member of Parliament
(Lok Sabha). He left for his heavenly abode on 5-4-1972
and is laid to rest in the Triplicane Grand Mosque Campus.
Tel : 26412548
Anna Salai Darga :
450 years back here lived a Muslim
Saint known as Baba Hazrath Seyed Moosa Kadiri who preached
Universal Brother-hood. His final resting place at Anna
Salai, Chennai attracts people of all faith and in all
works of life.
Tel : 25391521.
Hazrat Baba Darga :
This Muslim Saint Hazarat Baba’s
real name was Hazrath Dastageer Sahib Baba . It is nearly
300 years since his demise. He has fore seen his death
and has told his disciples not to conducts the Janaza
(Funeral) prayers under any other Imam. Baffled disciples
were much delighted when the Baba himself appeared and
dis-appeared after conducting his own Janaza prayer.
Tel : 28521077, 28547739
Moti Baba Darga :
Popularly known as ‘Moti Baba
Darga’ This is the final resting place of Muslim
Saint Hazrat Khaja Gulam Dasthagir Moti Baba. His Tile
is Qutub- E - Aqtab Moti Baba.It is one of the most
important durgas. Moti Baba became a friend of Hazrath
Kader Wali of Nagore. He came to Chennai from Nagapattinam
& lived with Janab H. A. G. Dastagir Sheriff &
Family at 422, Pantheon, Road, Egmore , Chennai- 8.
He breathed his last in same place in 1959. Saint of
great spiritual heights he did his best for the upliftment
of mankind. His anniversary of Kandoori Urs (known as
‘Sandana Koodu’) is celebrated during Hijra
Era Dul-Haj month 25th & 26th every year. Special
prayers are held on every Thursday & Sundays in
the Darga at 7 PM.
Location : 422, Pantheon Salai, Egmore,
Chennai-8,
Tel : 28192025.
Quadri Baba Darga :
An inscription in this Darga says ‘Seyed
Baba Quadri Sha 1793 - Hazaraj Rabbani Baba Shah Quadri
- 1793 Maqam’ except this there isn’t much
information about this much revered Muslim saint fondly
called by people a Quadri Baba. Simple and small this
darga under the shady trunks of an old tree attracts
people from all walks of life.
Location : Tamilnadu Bharath Scouts
Complex,
Vencock Park,
Triplicane,
Chennai - 600 005
Thameem Ansari Baba Darga :
A devoted follower of the words and
deeds of prophet Muhammad (P.U.B) He was born in Medina.
Soon after his demise, and as per his last wish, his
mortal remains were put in a coffin and immersed in
the sea. However, it reached the shores of Kovalam beach.
Thus came into being the holy shrine of the muslim Saint
Thameem Ansari Baba. The first thrusday after full moon
day is observed as a day of devotion. Durgah is open
from 5.00 a.m to 10.00 p.m.
Tel : 26492786.
Mohammed Ismail Sahib :
Reverently called by all the people
as Quaid-E-Millath was Born on 5-6-1896 at Pettai. Tirunelvely
Dist. He became the Madras Presidency President of Indian
Union Muslim League in 1945 and rose to the level of
All India President in 1948. He made his mark as an
excellent Parliamentarian first as the member of the
Legislative Assembly and later as member of Parliament
(Lok Sabha). He left for his heavenly abode on 5-4-1972
and is laid to rest in the Triplicane Grand Mosque Campus.
Tel : 26412548
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