Kapaleeshwarar Temple
Mylapore, Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004
Hours
Open · Closes at 9:00 PM
About This Temple
A 7th-century Shiva temple in Mylapore, one of Chennai's oldest and most prominent temples with a magnificent gopuram.
Deities
Lord Shiva (Kapaleeshwarar)
Primary Deity
Karpagambal (Parvati)
Ganesha
Murugan
Visitor Guides
Hindu Temple Etiquette Guide
Everything you need to know before visiting a Hindu temple for the first time. This guide covers dress code, customs, offerings, and respectful behavior.
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Mylapore, Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004
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