Marundeeswarar Temple Chennai

Temple Timings and Details

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Darshan Timings

Morning Timing: 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Evening Timing: 4:30 PM to 07:30 PM

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Aarti Timings

Afternoon aarti : 11:45 AM

Evening aarti : 4:30–5:00 PM

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Dress Code Traditional and Formal clothing
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Prasad Not available
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Photography Not allowed
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Festivals

Vinayaka chaturthi ( 19 September 2023)

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 ChennaiThere are many ways to reach the temple. Some frequently used ways are given below.By AirThe 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 RailThe 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 RoadThe 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 TempleThe 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

1. What is the purpose of the Marundeeswarar temple?

Marundeeswarar, which means "God of Medicine" in Tamil, is another name for Lord Shiva, to whom the temple is devoted.

2. What makes the Marundeeswarar temple well-known?

Devotees with health problems are thought to obtain relief and blessings for good health there.

3. What makes the position of the primary god unique?

In contrast to most temples, which have their sanctuary facing either east or north, Lord Marundeeswarar, the primary deity, faces west.

4. Does the name of the Marundeeswarar temple have a backstory?

The sage Agastya is linked to the temple; it is stated that Lord Shiva taught him about medicinal plants here.

5. What role does the Vanni tree play?

The temple's holy tree is the Vanni tree.

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