Kalikambal Temple, George Town, Chennai
Kalikambal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Sakthi located in George Town area of Chennai, the capital of the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Kamateswarar and Mother is called as Kalikambal / Kamakshi. Though Presiding Deity is Lord Shiva, importance is attached to Mother Kalikambal. The temple is located in Thambu Chetty Street, a prominent financial street running parallel to Rajaji Salai.
It is believed that Maratha Emperor Shivaji worshiped this temple for his success. Indian Film Super Star Rajinikanth’s favourite temple and he worship this goddess for all his success. The temple was once located inside the St George fort and later shifted here during the British regime. The temple has the sanctity of the two Pancha Bootha Sthalams – Kanchipuram and Thiruvannamalai.
Legends
Adi Shankaracharya installed Holy Meru in the Sanctum:
on It is believed that the holy Meru image that is found in the sanctum was installed by Adi Shankaracharya.
People worshipped Mother Kalikambal here:
It is believed that the sages Agastya, Pulasthiar, Parasara, Vyasa and Angirasar worshiped Kalikambal of this temple. Varuna, Indhra, Vishwakarma and Kubera are also said to have prayed to the presiding deity of the temple. Kalikambal bestowed Kubera with wealth and prosperity.
History
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The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 5:00 am to 12 noon and from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Festivals
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Contact
Kalikambal Kamateswarar Temple,
Thambu Chetty Street, Near Parry's Corner,
Mannady, Chennai – 600 001
Phone: +91 44 2522 9624
Connectivity
The Temple is located at Thambu Chetty Street, George Town Area. The Temple is located at about 500 meters from Chennai Beach Bus Stop, 700 meters from Parrys Corner Bus Stop, 500 meters from Chennai Beach Railway Station, 800 meters from Mannady Metro Station, 3 Kms from Chennai Central Railway Station, 5 Kms from Egmore Railway Station, 13 Kms from Koyambedu Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus and 21 Kms from Chennai Airport. The Temple is located very close to the Mannady Metro Station. You can proceed on foot to this Temple from the station. From other parts of the city, you can take a Cabs, Auto Rickshaw, Bus, Local Trains and Metro Trains to reach the Temple.
Location