Kapaleeshwar Temple Tour

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Starts from Per Person

INR 1,100

Starting Point

Departure from your hotel

Ending point

Return to original departure point

Open Timings

5:00 am - 9:00 pm


Tour duration

2:00 Hrs

Departure Time

8:00 am

Category

Standard Activities


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Transfer type

Private Basis


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Address

Mylapore Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Highlights

  • 2-hour long guided tour of Kapaleeshwar Temple
  • Explore the beautiful architecture of this temple
  • Observe the inscriptions in the premises of the temple that date back to the 12th century
  • Plenty of photo opportunities! Click amazing pictures to cherish a memory of a lifetime
  • Experience the six different kinds of puja’s namely Ko pooja,Vaikarai Pooja, Kuala sandhi Puja, Uchi Kala Pooja, Evening Puja, Kala Puja and Ardhajama Pooja
  • You can also explore the Marina Beach and Government Museum

Overview

Kapaleeshwarar Temple is top listed among the oldest holy places of Chennai. This Dravidian style architecture is dedicated to Hindu God 'Shiva' and his wife Goddess Parvati in a form of 'Karpagambal'. The temple has a giant tower with two entrances. This glorious example of architecture is situated around 2 km apart from the coastline. The worldwide devotees reach the temple during the famous festival of Panguni.

Description

With the deep historical facts, it believes that the 7th century Kapaleeshwarar Temple was built by Pallavas and its originality was demolished by Portuguese and it was reconstructed in the 16th century by Vijayanagar Kings. This Shiva Temple in Mylapore, Chennai is open through the year for the devotees where one can witness the elephant, bull, peacock, golden chariot, goat and parrot-like animals in the large temple area.

Itinerary Plan

Day:1
Kapaleeshwar Temple

Around 8:00 am after having your morning breakfast, move from your hotel. After your visit at Kapaleeshwar historic temple, cover the nearby Mylapore and historic library across the temple according to your time management. The Arulmigu Kapaleeshwar Temple has a tank in the West which is surrounded by broad streets on four sides. Here you get an opportunity to click amazing pictures to cherish the lifetime memories. After around 2 hour tour, we get to our initial point. Have a nice time!


Inclusions

  • Certified English speaking local guide
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop
  • Air-conditioned vehicle transfer

Exclusions

  • Tips and personal expenses

Important to know

  • Instant package confirmation at time of booking
  • This package does not qualify for any refund policy
  • You will need to present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity