Sri Virupaksheeswarar Swamy temple timings - Chennai

Sri Virupaksheeswarar Swamy temple is located at Mylapore, Chennai city in the state of Tamilnadu.


Virupaksheeswarar is an incarnation of Lord Shiva.


This is one of the seven Sapthasthana temples for Shiva in Mylapore worshiped by the Sapta rishis.


This temple has 5 tier Rajagopuram.


This temple was built during 17th  century.


The temple is also endowed with a beautiful tank, the belief is that a dip on this will cure the people of their diseases.


Best Time to visit – September to February


Temple Timings

5.00 am to 12.00 pm

4.00 pm to 9.00 pm


How to reach the Temple

9 kms from Chennai Central

8 kms from Egmore Railway station

15 kms from Chennai Airport.


Nearby Temples

Mylapore , Sri Karaneeswarar Temple – 1 km

Tiruvallikeni, Sri Tiruvetteeswarar Temple – 4 kms

Egmore, Sri Arthanareeswarar Temple – 7 kms

West Mambalam, Sri Kasi Viswanathar Temple – 6 kms

Purasawalkam, Gangadeeswarar Temple – 8 kms

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