Explore the sacred temples of Chennai — the capital city with its own set of Navagraha Temples and ancient shrines in and around Kundrathur.
Discover the sacred temples in and around Chennai
The main deities in Ashta Lakshmi temple are Mahavishnu and his consort Mahalakshmi.
Lord Marundeeswarar is known so because he taught sage Agastya about some magical medicine.
This temple is Sukran Sthalam among the Navagraha Temples of Chennai. Sri Sukran blesses people with wealth and prosperity.
Lord Shiva is a swayambumurthi in the temple. The five towers of this ancient temple stand as testament to divine architecture.
Here Lord Shiva Himself is worshipped as Sri Guru Bhagavan. This place is called Uthara Raameswaram, as Sri Rama worshipped Lord Shiva here.
According to legend, Sri Surya Bhagavan had worshipped Lord Shiva at this temple.
Moolavar - Sundareswarar Swamy, Ambail - Soundharaambigai. An ancient Shiva temple in the Chennai region.
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Home to both Saivite and Vaishnavite traditions with temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, Vishnu and other deities.
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Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu, is home to numerous ancient and modern temples. The city has its own set of Navagraha Temples located in and around Kundrathur, making it a unique pilgrimage destination for those seeking planetary blessings. From the seaside Ashtalakshmi Temple to the ancient Marundeeswarar Temple, Chennai offers a rich tapestry of sacred sites.
One of the unique features of Chennai's temple landscape is the presence of Navagraha (nine planetary) temples within the city limits. Each temple is dedicated to a specific planetary deity and visiting all nine is believed to mitigate the adverse effects of planetary positions in one's horoscope.
Chennai is the gateway to Tamil Nadu with excellent air, rail and road connectivity. The major temples can be covered in one to two days. Combine your temple visit with a trip to nearby Kanchipuram (72 km) for a comprehensive spiritual experience.