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Mundakakanni Amman Temple
One of the oldest and most revered village goddess (Amman) temples in Mylapore, believed to predate much of the surrounding settlement. The deity is said to have appeared self-manifested amid mundaka (lily) plants in a pond, giving the temple its name. It remains a busy neighbourhood shrine especially during Aadi and Navratri.
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Entry rules not verified for this temple. Some Hindu temples admit only Hindus, and most enforce a dress code at the door. We have not verified the rule for this particular temple, so please check before you travel — especially if you are not Hindu or are visiting from outside India.
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Typetemple
Nearest baseMylapore
DistrictChennai
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit3→Listed businesses5→Mundakakanni Amman Temple is planned from Mylapore, one of the travel bases in Chennai district. Use Mylapore for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Mylapore or nearby in Chennai, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Distance by road
- Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram)55 km
- Kanchipuram72 km
- Puducherry150 km
- Vellore135 km
- Tirupati135 km
Road km to Chennai; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
Weather in Mundakakanni Amman TempleSeasonal guide
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Today at Mundakakanni Amman Temple
Sunrise5:58 am
Sunset6:21 pm
Golden hour best light5:21 pm–6:21 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:21 pm–6:46 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Tamil Nadu. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
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Hotel Shelter InnHotel at Venkatesa Agraharam. Its own site heads its front page “Hotel Shelter - Mylapore Chennai”.
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2 more places around Mylapore, each worth a day of its own.
churchLuz Church
390 m · 5 min walk
Formally the Church of Our Lady of Light, it was built by the Portuguese in 1516, making it the oldest European monument and one of the oldest churches in Chennai. Legend says shipwrecked Portuguese sailors were guided to safety by a mysterious light, and built the church in thanksgiving; the name 'Luz' means light in Portuguese. It retains its whitewashed Portuguese-baroque character.
parkNageswara Rao Park
440 m · 6 min walk
A leafy neighbourhood park in Mylapore named after freedom fighter and Amrutanjan founder K. C. Nageswara Rao Pantulu, who donated the land. A popular morning-walk and jogging spot, it hosts open-air cultural events during the Mylapore festival. Its old trees make it one of the greener pockets of the temple district.
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Mundakakanni Amman Temple — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Best timeYear-round; Aadi (Jul-Aug) and Navratri for festivals
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Mundakakanni Amman Temple
In Mylapore, a short walk from Kapaleeshwarar Temple and Thirumayilai MRTS station.
Getting around Mundakakanni Amman Temple
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at Mundakakanni Amman Temple
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When is the best time to visit Mundakakanni Amman Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Mundakakanni Amman Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
How do I reach Mundakakanni Amman Temple?
Base yourself in Mylapore or nearby in Chennai, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Mundakakanni Amman Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Mundakakanni Amman Temple?
Nearby you can pair Luz Church (390 m), Nageswara Rao Park (440 m), Kapaleeshwarar Temple (540 m), San Thome Basilica (1.3 km).
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