Kapaleeshwarar Temple

About Kapaleeshwarar Temple

Kapaleeshwarar Temple is one of the oldest and most revered temples in Chennai. The original temple is believed to have been built during the Pallava dynasty (7th century CE), though the current structure dates to the 16th century (Vijayanagar period) after reconstruction.
The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, worshipped as Kapaleeshwarar, and his consort Goddess Parvati, worshipped as Karpagambal. According to legend, Goddess Parvati once worshipped Lord Shiva in the form of a peacock (Mayil in Tamil), which is how the area got its name Mylapore.
Architecture -:
Built in classic Dravidian architectural style.
Features a 120-feet tall eastern gopuram covered with colorful sculptures.
Intricate carvings depicting Hindu mythology.
Large temple tank called Kapaleeshwarar Temple Tank

🎯 Things to do

Attend morning or evening Aarti (pooja rituals)
Admire the colorful gopuram sculptures
Visit the temple tank
Explore the surrounding Mylapore market streets
Experience classical music and devotional atmosphere
Photography of architecture (outside areas).

📍 Near By

📍 San Thome Basilica (2 km)📍 Marina Beach (4 km)📍 Fort St. George📍 Government Museum Chennai📍 Besant Nagar Beach📍 Ashtalakshmi Temple.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the entry fee?
₹ No entry fee