Marundeeswarar Temple Chennai

About Marundeeswarar Temple Chennai

Marundeeswarar Temple is situated in Thiruvanmiyur, near the shores of the Bay of Bengal and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Every day, the temple performs six rituals at different times between 5:30 AM and 10:00 PM. Two entrances, one from East Coast Road and the other from West Tank Street, each have a five-tiered gopuram. Shivaratri, Ganesh Chaturthi and Skanda Sashti are important festivals celebrated here.

How to Reach Marundeeswarar Temple Chennai

There are many ways to reach the temple. Some frequently used ways are given below.

By Air

The nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, at a close distance of 13 km from the temple. You can take the public transport or even hire a private taxi to reach the temple from the airport. There are flights from various major cities to this airport.

By Rail

The nearest railway station is Chennai Railway station, at a close distance of 13 km from the temple. You can hire the direct taxi or take the public transport from the temple to reach the station. There are trains from various major cities to this station.

By Road

The city is very well connected with the roadway. Being a major city, it has good connectivity with the national highway. You can take the taxi and public transport from the nearby city to reach the temple. The temple is very mobile to be reached by road.

Best Time to Visit Arulmigu Marundeeswarar Temple

The best time to visit this temple is from October to March, being the winter months. One can explore the temple comfortably and even do the sight-seeing in the best possible way.

Darshan Timings
Morning Timing: 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Evening Timing: 4:30 PM to 07:30 PM
Aarti Timings
Afternoon aarti : 11:45 AM
Evening aarti : 4:30–5:00 PM
Dress Code Traditional and Formal clothing
Photography Not allowed
Prasad Not available
Festival
Vinayaka chaturthi ( 19 September 2023)