Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Main God
Goddess Parvati
Timings
Check locally
Location
Chennai
Type
REGIONAL
Enter through the main gopuram of this ancient Kamakshi temple. Remove footwear. The temple is particularly crowded during Navratri.
Take darshan of Goddess Kamakshi Amman, a powerful form of Shakti. The deity is adorned with vibrant silk sarees and gold jewellery.
During Navratri, the Goddess is adorned in different forms each day. The 10-day celebration here is among the most famous in Tamil Nadu.
Mangadu, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600122
By Bus
MTC buses from Koyambedu (30 min), T. Nagar, and other Chennai areas. Direct buses to Mangadu
By Air
Chennai International Airport (MAA) - 25 km
By Rail
Chennai Central - 18 km. Chennai Egmore - 16 km. Mangadu is accessible by suburban transport
Local Transport
Auto-rickshaws from Porur or Kunrathur. Ola/Uber active. The temple is in Mangadu village near Chennai
The goddess of fertility, love, and devotion; consort of Lord Shiva.
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