Mallikeswarar Temple, George Town, Chennai
Mallikeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in George Town area of Chennai, the capital of the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The temple was one of the first Temples to be built in the new settlement; since the construction of Madras city by the British East India Company. Presiding Deity is called as Mallikeswarar / Malleeswarar / Mallikarjunar and Mother is called Brahmarambika.
This Temple along with Chenna Kesava Perumal Temple is called as Twin Temples of Chennai or Pattinam Temples. This Temple is also called as Chenna Malleeswarar Temple. Chenna Pattanam may be named after these deities. The word 'chenni' in Tamil means face, and the temple was regarded as the face of the city. There will always be a good fragrance of jasmine at the Malleeswarar Temple.
History
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The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The temple remains open from 07.00 AM to 12.00 Noon and 05.00 PM to 08.30 PM.
Pooja Timings
Poojas
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Timings
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Ushakalam Pooja (Sun Rise Pooja)
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06:00 A.M
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Kalasanthi Pooja
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07:00 A.M
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Uchchi Kaala Pooja (Noon Pooja)
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12:00 Noon
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Sayarakshai Pooja (Sunset Pooja)
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06:00 P.M
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Ardhajama Pooja (Night Pooja)
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08:00 P.M
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So, the five Kala Pooja are conducted according to the 'Karana Nagama' Pooja system.
Festivals
Malleeswarar Temple celebrates its annual festival for 10 days in August. Chithirai Festivals, Aadi Pooram, Avani Moolam, Aipasi Annabishekam, Karthikai Deepam, Margazhi Thiruvathirai, Thai Pongal, Thai Theertham Festival, Maasi Mahasivarathri and Panguni Uthiram are festivals celebrated here.
Contact
Mallikeswarar Temple,
85, Devarajamuthali Street,
Park Town, Chennai – 600 003
Phone: +91 44 2535 3793
Connectivity
This Temple is situated at Devaraja Mudali Street close to the Pookkadai Police Station Area in George Town Area. The Temple is located at about 250 meters from Flower Market Bus Stop, 500 meters from Broadway Bus Stop, 500 meters from Ratan Bazar Bus Stop, 1 Km from Chennai Fort Railway Station, 1 Km from Parrys Corner Bus Stop, 2 Kms from Chennai Beach Railway Station, 3 Kms from Basin Bridge Junction, 2 Kms from Mannady Metro Station, 1.5 Kms from Chennai Central Railway Station, 3 Kms from Egmore Railway Station, 12 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.