Mangadu Kamakshi Amman Temple

One of the most visited Murugan temples in Chennai, built in the 19th century. Lord Murugan (Andavar) is especially revered by the Tamil film industry — actors, directors, and crew visit here before major releases. Receives 50,000+ pilgrims on Skanda Sashti and Kanda Shashti days.

The most important Shiva temple in Chennai, located in the ancient neighbourhood of Mylapore. The colourful 37-metre gopuram is a Chennai landmark. The temple is associated with the legend of Parvati worshipping Shiva in the form of a peacock (mayil).

The oldest active temple in Chennai, dating to the 8th century CE (Pallava period). Lord Parthasarathy (Krishna as Arjuna's charioteer) is one of the only deities who is depicted with battle scars on his face — a unique form seen nowhere else. One of the 108 Divya Desams.

One of the 108 Divya Desams, the most important Vishnu temple in Kanchipuram. The 100-pillared hall inside is a masterpiece of Vijayanagara art. The 'Atti Varadar' idol (made of fig wood) is kept submerged in a sacred tank and brought out once every 40 years — the last emergence was in 2019, drawing 15 million visitors.