Temples

Ashtalakshmi Temple: The Chennai Ashtalakshmi temple is situated in Besant Nagar, on the shores of the Bay of Bengal. That stretch of beach is known as the Elliot's beach. The temple was constructed on the express wishes of Sri Mahaa Periyavaal of Kanchi Mutt, Sri Chandrasekara Saraswati Swamigal.
The temple's architecture is unique, with the deities installed in four levels. The shrine of Mahaalakshmi & Mahaavishnu (the principal deities) is in level two. Here one can see the imposing, bigger than life vigrahams facing the eastern horizon overlooking the sea.

Kapaleeshwar Temple Where the ancient coexists with the modern' would be the best phrase to describe the manner in which the Kapaleeswarar Temple (Tirumayilai Shivastalam) fits into the life of Chennai, the sprawling meteropolis. The recently built Rapid Transport System, proudly bears the name Tirumayilai, on its station at Mylapore. A well known landmark in the heart of Mylapore, Chennai this temple is visited by thousands, especially during the famed 'Arupattu Moovar' festival in the month of Pisces. The Teppam or float festival in the large temple tank, and the biweekly Pradosham festival also draw huge crowds here. Tirumayilai is the most centrally situated Shivastalam of the three in (and around) Chennai -Tiruvanmyur, Tirumayilai and Tiruvotriyur. This is the 24th of the 32 Tevara Stalams in the Tondai region of South India.

Nanganallur Hanuman Temple, Nanganallur  is crowded by many devotees during the special days and the special occasions. In the margazhi month there will also be Hanuman Jayanthi and people will come to Nanganallur Hanuman temple to get the blessing of Lord Hanuman. 

Kalikambal Temple The Kalikambal Temple, one of the most popular temples in Chennai, is located in Thambu Chetty Street, Georgetown a prominent financial centre of Chennai, India. This temple is a very old temple and has a lot of historical relevance as well.

Ramakrishna Temple Like to spend time to meditate or have a pleasant early morning walk in the gardens? This is the ultimate relaxation place you can find in and around Chennai. It is a very quite place, where people are not allowed to even speak at meditating hours.

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.

Jagannath Temple Not only Puri, even Chennaihas a Puri Jagannath temple. For those who are not aware of, the 12th centuary Jagannath temple in Puri ciy in Orissa state is one of the most important temples in India. If you are a Chennaite who wants to visit the fabulous temple in Puri and if you couldn't go there, don't worry. You can visit the replica of Puri Jagannath temple in Chennai.

Sri Partha Sarathy Temple Triplicane  Triplicane (Thiruvallikeni) (Tamil: திருவல்லிகேணி), situated about .5 km (0.31 mi) from the Bay of Bengal coast and Fort St George, is one of the oldest central business districtsof Chennai, South India. Triplicane owes its name to its historic existence as Tiruvallikeni (or Thiruvallikeni) or Tiru-Alli-Keni (Sacred Lily Pond, in Tamil) denoting the pond in front of the temple, amidst a big Tulasi forest. The place was also referred to as Vrundha-raNyam (beautiful garden) in Puranic scriptures. During the British rule, the Englishmen were unable to pronounce 'Thiruvallikeni' and called it Triplicane.

Jain Temple  The Jain Temple in Chennai is contrary to all other temples built in South.Most of the temples in south are built with rocks where as the Jain Temple has been built with the lime-and-soapstone and marble, which has given it a sparkling appearance. This is a significant temple among the modern style of architecture. The temple also includes some beautiful sculptures of Lord Mahavira, other tirinthkaras and Lord Shantinath to whom the temple is dedicated. 

Chinna Tirupati, T.Nagar 
Few famous chinna tirupathi are :
1.chinna tirupathi in T.nagar (its near teynampet signal) - here u can book ticket to visit Periya tirupathi(AP).

2.chinna tirupathi in Ambattur (its near rakki theatre) - its very small and located bit out of city

Aarupadai Veedu Temple


The Aru Padai Veedukal or Six Holy Abodes (literally: 'battle camps') of Murugan as declared by the Tamil poet Nakīrar in his late Sangam period classic of Murugan devotion Tirumurugārrupatai are:

Ananthaa Padmanabha Swamy Temple Shree Padmanabhaswamy temple (Malayalam: ശ്രീ പദ്മനാഭസ്വാമി ക്ഷേത്രം, śṟī padmaṉābhasvāmi kṣētṟaṁ ) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located inThiruvananthapuram, India. The shrine is currently run by a trust headed by the royal family of Travancore.^[1] The temple is one of 108 Divya Desams (Holy Abodes of Vishnu) – principal centres of worship of the deity in Vaishnavism. The temple,constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture by Viswakarma sthapathis, from Tanjore latter settled in karamana (Haran Mana) and kalppalayam.The temple is glorified in the Divya Prabandha, the early medieval Tamil literature canon of the Tamil Alvar saints (6th–9th centuries CE), with structural additions to it made throughout the 16th century CE, when its ornate Gopuram was constructed.^[2][3] The Temple is a replica of the famous Sri Adikesavaperumal Temple at Thiruvattar.^[2] Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple gave its name to Kerala’s state capital Thiruvananthapuram. ‘Thiru’ ‘Anantha’ ‘Puram’ meansSacred Abode of Lord Anantha Padmanabha. The city is also known as Anandapuram (City of Bliss) and Syananduram (Where Bliss is not far off). Ananda refers to Shree Padmanabha Himself. Hindu scriptures refer to the Supreme Being as 'Sachidananda' (Absolute Truth, Absolute Consciousness and Absolute Bliss).

Vadapalani Murugan Temple Vadapalani Murugan (Andavar) Temple is a highly respected shrine situated at Vadapalani, means North Palani, in Chennai and is worth visiting. The temple enshrines Lord Velayudha (Muruga) as the main presiding deity. The wonderful 4 ft sculpture of the presiding deity is spectacular of all eyes. Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvathi, wife of Lord Shiva and Lord Ganesha (Son of Shiva and Parvathi) are also worshipped here. Lord Hanuman's image is inscribed in a pillar. Butter offered by the devotees is applied to this Lord Anjaneya and the devotees pray for the fulfillment of their desires. This renowned temple witnesses a large number of weddings, about 7,000 weddings annually, and is famous for bringing people together. This is an important temple to visit.

Varasidi Vinayakar Temple Varasiddhi Vinayahar Temple located at Ram Nagar, Nanganallur 2nd main road. This is one of the oldest temples and Kanchi Maha Periyavar used to stay only here whenever he comes to Nanganallur. 

Viswaroopa Adhivyadhihara Sri Bhaktha Anjaneyaswami Temple The Bhaktha Anjaneya temple at Nanganallur in Chennai is known for bestowing better health to the devotees. The idol of the central image is 32 feet in height making it one of its own kind. Sri Rama, Sri Lakshmana and Seetha with Sri Anjaneyar, Sri Vinayagar, Sri Ragavendra and Sri Krishna with his consorts Bhama and Rukmini are also indoctrinated here. The idol is believed to have special power and is considered a healer.