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Chenna Malleeswarar Temple
A Shiva temple built alongside the Chennakesava Perumal Temple by Manali Muthukrishna Mudaliar in 1762, the two are known together as the 'Twin Temples' or Pattinam Temples of Chennai and share an interlinking passage. It replaced an earlier shrine razed by the East India Company. The paired Vishnu-Shiva complex is one of the oldest surviving temple foundations of colonial Madras.
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Chenna Malleeswarar Temple
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Plan Chenna Malleeswarar Temple
Typetemple
Nearest basePark Town
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/basePark Town
DistrictChennai
Place typetemple
Time neededAbout an hour.
A Shiva temple built alongside the Chennakesava Perumal Temple by Manali Muthukrishna Mudaliar in 1762, the two are known together as the 'Twin Temples' or Pattinam Temples of Chennai and share an interlinking passage. It replaced an earlier shrine razed by the East India Company. The paired Vishnu-Shiva complex is one of the oldest surviving temple foundations of colonial Madras.
Chenna Malleeswarar Temple is planned from Park Town, one of the travel bases in Chennai district. Use Park Town for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Chenna Malleeswarar Temple — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Best timeYear-round (early morning or evening)
Entry: Free
Getting there: In Park Town beside the Chennakesava Perumal temple; walkable from Chennai Central and Park Town station.
An interlinking passage connects it to the adjoining Perumal temple.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Park Town 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.
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Chenna Malleeswarar Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Chenna Malleeswarar Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Chenna Malleeswarar Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Chenna Malleeswarar Temple?
Base yourself in Park Town 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 Chenna Malleeswarar Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Chenna Malleeswarar Temple?
Nearby you can pair Chennakesava Perumal Temple (10 m), Sowcarpet (410 m), Kandaswamy Temple (620 m), Ekambareswarar Temple (700 m).
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