Kandaswamy Temple, George Town, Chennai
Kandaswamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Murugan located in George Town area of Chennai, the capital of the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is also called Muthu Kumara Swamy Deva Sthanam and popularly known as Kandha Kottam. It is managed by the Tamil Nadu Hindu religious and charitable endowments department of the government of Tamil Nadu. It is run by Ayira Vysya Beri Chettiar Community people.
The Kandha Kottam Temple has associated educational institutions for music and dance classes; primary and high schools; and a college, in various locations. The Kandha Kottam temple also performs social welfare initiatives like free medical clinics and free pharmacies. This Temple is one of the celebrated temples in Chennai City. This temple is located at Rasappa Chetty Street, near Parrys Corner and the Ratan or Evening Bazaar, some of the oldest parts of the city.
History
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The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The temple remains open from 6.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 4.00 p.m. to 9.45 p.m.
Pooja Timings
Daily Poojas
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Timings
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Temple Opening
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06:00 A.M
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Kalasanthi Pooja
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07:00 - 07:30 A.M
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Uchikala Pooja (Noon Pooja)
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10:45 A.M - 12:15 P.M
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Temple Closing
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12:30 P.M
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Temple Opening
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04:00 P.M
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Maalai Pooja (Evening Pooja)
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04:30 - 05:00 P.M
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Uthsavari Pooja
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07:30 - 08:00 P.M
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Ardhajama Pooja (Night Pooja)
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08:20 - 08:50 P.M
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Palliyarai Pooja
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09:00 - 09:20 P.M
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Temple Closing
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09:45 P.M
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Festivals
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Contact
Kandha Kottam Temple
#44, Rasappa Chetty Street,
Flower Bazaar, Park Town,
Chennai – 600 003
Phone: +91 44 25352190 / 91 / 92
Connectivity
The Temple is situated in Rasappa Chetty Street in Flower Bazaar area of Parrys. The Temple is located at about 100 meters from Pai Kadai Bus Stop, 500 meters from Flower Market Bus Stop, 800 meters from Broadway Bus Stop, 300 meters from Ratan Bazar Bus Stop, 600 meters from Chennai Fort Railway Station, 2 Kms from Parrys Corner Bus Stop, 2 Kms from Chennai Beach Railway Station, 3 Kms from Basin Bridge Junction, 2 Kms from Mannady Metro Station, 750 meters from Chennai Central Railway Station, 3 Kms from Egmore Railway Station, 11 Kms from Koyambedu Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus and 20 Kms from Chennai Airport. The Temple is located very close to the Chennai Central Railway 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