கபாலீஸ்வரர் கோயில் (மயிலாப்பூர்)
Kapaleeswarar Temple (Mylapore)
Temple Timings
Verified as of Oct 2026
About Kapaleeswarar Temple (Mylapore)
Heart of cultural Chennai in Mylapore. Celebrated for its Arupathumoovar festival where 63 Nayanmars are taken in grand procession through the four mada streets.
Paadal Petra Sthalam and home of the grand Arupathumoovar festival.
Temple Timings
Verified as of Oct 2026
Timings Data Freshness & Disclaimer
Temple timings are subject to change during solar/lunar eclipses (Grahanam), Brahmotsavam, and special deity thirumanjanam/abhishekam. Timings on this page were last verified on October 01, 2026. Data source: Kapaleeswarar Devasthanam HR&CE.
Major Festivals & Car Festivals (தேர்த் திருவிழா)
View Statewide Festival CalendarPanguni Peruvizha & Arupathumoovar
Darshan, Poojas & Pilgrimage Services
Namma Tamil does not collect payments or sell darshan tickets directly. For genuine bookings, always proceed through the authorized official Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) portal or the temple's official board.
Sthala Puranam & Architecture
Dravidian Style
Antiquity
HR&CE, Tamil Nadu
Visitor Guidelines & Dress Code
Traditional attire mandatory. Men: Dhoti/Kurta. Women: Saree/Salwar Kameez. Western shorts/sleeveless strictly prohibited.
Footwear stands available near all main entrance gopurams. Mobile phones must be deposited or switched off.
Strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.
Parking stands managed by HR&CE/Municipal corporation outside the north/east gopuram.
How to Reach Kapaleeswarar Temple (Mylapore)
Chennai Junction
Chennai Central Bus Stand
Madurai / Chennai / Trichy International
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Temple Details
- Primary Deity
- Lord Kapaleeswarar (Shiva), Goddess Karpagambal கபாலீஸ்வரர், கற்பகாம்பாள்
- Tradition / Type
- Agamic (ஆகம)
- Pilgrimage Circuits
- Paadal Petra Sthalam
- Location
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Chennai, Chennai, Tamil NaduPIN: 600004
- Timings Status
- Verified
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