Mylapore Kapaleeswarar Temple or Arulmigu Kapaleeswarar Temple (official name) is an ancient temple in Dravidian architecture at Mylapore, Chennai. Shiva’s consort, Parvati in the form of Karpagambal is the main deity at this temple.

Mylapore Temple, Chennai

Mylapore Temple was built by Vijayanagar rulers of the Tuluva Dynasty which reigned from 1491 to 1570 CE. The original temple is believed to have been built by Pallavas during the 7th century.

There are two gopurams (entrances) to the temple on the Eastern and Western sides. The Eastern gopuram is 40 meters tall, while the Western gopuram facing the Temple Tank is smaller.

Brahmotsavam is the annual temple festival during the Tamil month of Panguni. It’s a 9-day festival from mid-March to mid-April. Those interested in the Legend and the temple’s history may check the Arulmigu Kapaleeswarar Temple website.

The famous Ramakrishna Mutt or Ramakrishna Mission is close to the Mylapore Temple.

How Do I Go to Kapaleeswarar Temple?

Mylapore Temple is situated at the heart of Chennai city and is well connected by public transport.

There are buses from all parts of the city plying through the four sides of the temple. There is an MRTS (suburban rail transport network) railway station, very close to the Mylapore temple.

Chennai International Airport is the nearest airport to Mylapore Temple.

Are There Any Good Hotels near Mylapore Temple?

‘Hotel Shelter Mylapore Chennai’ is a good hotel, located very close to the temple, opposite the SaiBaba Temple, Mylapore (Shirdi Sai Baba). New Woodlands Hotel is a good hotel with a vegetarian restaurant in Mylapore, around 2.5 kilometers from Kapaleeswarar temple. Five-star hotels like My Fortune (Chola Sheraton), Crowne Plaza Hotel (Previously known as Adayar Park Hotel), etc, are also within five kilometers of the temple. There are many budget hotels close to Kapaleeswarar temple.