Arulmigu Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Mylapore
Lord Kapaleeshwarar (Shiva) & Goddess Karpagambal
Mylapore, Chennai, Chennai district, Tamil Nadu
Managed by Tamil Nadu HR&CE Department
Chennai's best-known Shiva temple, where Parvati worshipped Shiva in the form of a peacock.
History
Legend says Parvati took the form of a peacock (mayil) to worship Shiva here, giving Mylapore its name. The temple is praised in the Tevaram hymns. The original shrine stood by the shore and was destroyed by the Portuguese; the present temple was rebuilt in the 16th century. The 40 m gopuram and the Arupathu Moovar festival are highlights.
Festivals
- Panguni Peruvizha & Arupathu Moovar (Mar–Apr)
- Navaratri
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Directions to Arulmigu Kapaleeshwarar Temple
How to reach
- By air
- Chennai Airport, about 15 km
- By train
- Mylapore MRTS, about 1 km; Chennai Central, about 7 km
- By road
- TNSTC / SETC buses and taxis from the nearest town.
Near the temple
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