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Mylapore Kapaleeswarar Temple | Mylai Kapaleeshwarar Temple

Mylapore Kapaleeshwarar Temple is one of the most eminent temple located in Chennai city, the capital of Tamil nadu. This temple was built in 7th century based on Dravidian architectural style.

Kapaleeshwarar / Kapaleeswarar Temple Legends

Lord Shiva is worshipped as Kapaleeshwarar and Goddess Parvati / Parvathi is worshiped as Kapragambal in this magnificent temple. Separate sanctums for God and Goddess of the temple is of great significant. There are also separate sanctums for Lord Vinayaga, Lord Muruga and other gods in this temple.

Kapaleeshwarar / Kapaleeswarar Temple Specials / Highlights

• The legends of this magnificent temple are mentioned in the Tamil poem Thevaram by the eminent historical poet Thirugnana Sambandhar. 
• Another great saint Arunagirinathar also praised this temple in a poem called Thirumayilai Thirupugazh.
• The saint Gunaveera Pandithar has also sung about this temple on Theerthangar neminathar pugazh. 
• The eminent Tirumayilai Prabanthangal is also have a compilation of  works on this temple and the deities.

Kapaleeshwarar / Kapaleeswarar Temple Important Festivals

• Brahmotsavam
• Panguni Peruvizha
• Arupathimoovar Festival
• Valli Rishba Vaaganam
• Thiru Therottam
• Pichandanar and many other festivals.

Kapaleeshwarar / Kapaleeswarar Temple Timings

• Morning : 5:30 AM To 12:00 PM
• Evening: 5:00 PM To 9:00 PM

Kapaleeshwarar / Kapaleeswarar Temple Pooja Timings

• Ko pooja : 05.30 A.M
• Vaikarai Pooja : 06.00 A.M
• Kaala sandhi Pooja : 08.00 A.M
• Uchi Kaala Pooja : 12.00 P.M
• Evening Pooja : 5.00 P.M
• Kaala Pooja : 6.30 P.M 
• Ardhajama Pooja : 09.00 P.M

How To Reach Kapaleeshwarar / Kapaleeswarar Temple

By Bus: There are several buses are available to Mylapore where this beautiful historical temple is located from all parts of Chennai.

By Train: Mylapore local railway station is very nearest to this temple and is of about only 5 to 10 mins walk.

By Air: Chennai Airport is the nearest Airport. You can hire call taxis from there.