Kaaraneeswarar Temple

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  • Address: Suriyammapet, West Saidapet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600015, India
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  • Timings: 05:45 am - 09:00 pm Details
  • Time Required: 01:00 Hrs
  • Tags: Religious Site, Temple

Located in Chennai’s neighborhodd of Saidapet, the Kaaraneeswarar Temple is dedicated to the Indian Lord Shiva. The ancientness of this temple is its major draw. The temple has lots of delightful tales attached to, which are very engaging to hear while on a guided tour here. The most popular one is that of Lord Indra being worried about his divine cow “Kamadhenu” who was cursed into an ordinary cow after interrupting the Pooja and Prayer of Sage Vashishta. On Pradhosham days, this temple is a sight to watch, drawing several visitors.

How to Reach Kaaraneeswarar Temple

  • By Train: Saidapet train station
  • By Bus: Thadandar Nagar-Saidapet Bus Station

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  • Kaaraneeswarar Temple Address: Suriyammapet, West Saidapet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600015, India
  • Kaaraneeswarar Temple Timing: 05:45 am - 09:00 pm
  • Time required to visit Kaaraneeswarar Temple: 01:00 Hrs
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  • 0.11% of people who visit Chennai include Kaaraneeswarar Temple in their plan

  • 95% of people start their Kaaraneeswarar Temple visit around 4 PM - 5 PM

  • People usually take around 1 Hr to see Kaaraneeswarar Temple

Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday

95% of people prefer to travel by car while visiting Kaaraneeswarar Temple

People normally also visit St. Thomas Mount National Shrine while planning their trip to Kaaraneeswarar Temple.

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