List of Names & Information on Famous Hindu Temples in Chennai City

Here you can find list of names and information (like history, architecture & facts) on ancient / old Hindu temples in Chennai, India. These Famous temples in Chennai city are most visited and most sought after best tourist places. You can also find photos of Chennai temples / mandir.

The temple is dedicated to the revered Hindu god Hanumana whose idol stands around 40 feet in height in this temple. The idol of the deity that is Hanuman here has five faces and thus, is known as the Panchamukha. The face of the idol facing the east is supposed to be in the original form of Lord Hanuman. The face in this direction is believed to alleviate all sorts of stains related to misdeeds and grants transparency of mind. The face towards the South is known as Sri Karala Ugravira Narasimha Swami who eliminates fright of enemies and grants success.

The temple is a highly revered one among the Shiva temples in Chennai. The temple is also regarded to be a pilgrimage site and is visited regularly by Hindus especially the Shivaites. The temple puja and rituals are held six times a day and two other pujas which has a separate calendar. There are weekly, fortnightly and monthly festivals which are celebrated in the temple. The Friday ritual or puja carried out in the temple is a special one wherein the presiding deity's consort Karpagambal is decorated.