Kapālīśvarar Temple, Mylapore
Chennai's living Dravidian heart
⭐ Why it is famous
The 37 m gopuram over Mylapore, the peacock legend of Pārvatī, and the Arupathimoovar festival procession of 63 Nāyaṉmārs.
📜 Pilgrimage history
The original 7th-century shrine on the shore was destroyed by the Portuguese; the present temple was rebuilt in the 16th century.
🕰️ Temple timings
- 05:00 – 12:00 and 16:00 – 21:30
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Evening is liveliest, with the tank and bazaar
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Kapālīśvarar Temple, Mylapore, Chennai, ChennaiChennai Egmore (MS) — 6 km
Chennai bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Chennai (MAA) — 15 km
Metro to Thirumayilai; central Chennai.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- All grades of Chennai hotel
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹2,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹12,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Marina Beach
- San Thome Basilica
- Kalakshetra