Virupaksheeswarar Temple, Mylapore, Chennai
| Date built: | – |
|---|---|
| Deity: | Virupaksheeswarar |
| Architectural style: | Dravidian architecture |
| Major festivals | – |
| Locale: | Mylapore |
| District:: | Chennai |
| Address: | Virupaksheeswarar Temple,PV Koil Street, Karneeswarapuram, Mylapore, Chennai – 600004 |
| Phone | +91 44 2498 1893 |
Architecture
Legend / Local stories
Builder of this Temple:
It is believed that it was built by a devotee named Shivanesan Chettiar. As per the popular legend, his daughter Poompavai died and the great saint Thirugnana Sambandhar brought her back alive from her burnt bones.
Virupaksheeswarar:
‘Viroopam’ means ‘Contradicting the Nature’ and since Shiva’s third eye contradicts the nature, He is called Virupaksheeswarar.
Sage Kutsa worshipped Lord Shiva here:
Legend says Sage Kutsa worshipped Lord Shiva here.
Sundarar saw Nataraja Thandavam here:
Sundaramoorthy Nayanar after worshipping the God here saw Nataraja Thandavam.
This is a 1000 years old temple. There are 20 inscriptions dating from 11th century to 16th century. Many of them are in the Sanctum Sanctorum and are inaccessible. The oldest is the 11th century kalvettu of Veera Rajendra Chozha (1063-70) in the Karuvarai of the temple mentioning the donation of cows. Unfortunately, except for a few inscriptions in the South and North walls of the temple most of them are dilapidated and or are covered with new structures due to renovations. The Kumbabhishekam was held in May 2016.
Temple Opening Time
The temple remains open from 06.30 AM to 11.00 AM and 04.30 PM to 08.30 PM.
Photo Gallery
How to Reach:
The Virupaksheeswarar temple is situated at Bazaar Road, in Mylapore locality of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. This temple is located at close proximity to the popular Kaaraneeswarar Temple and Mundakkanni Amman temple in the same locality. One has to take a bus from the Mylapore Tank bus stop to the Kutchery Road, and from there to Bazaar Road. It can be reached easily from AIR Bus Stop on Marina. The Temple is located at about 1.5 Kms from Mylapore Bus Stop, 600 meters from AIR Bus Stop and 1 Km from Mylapore Railway Station.
Mylapore is located a few kilometers to the south of the British-built Chennai city. It lies between Triplicane and Teynampet in the west then across to the coast in the east. It is bounded by Royapettah to the north. Its southern frontier corresponds roughly with that of the River Adyar. It extends for around 4 km from north to south and 2 km from east to west.
Mylapore is in the heart of Chennai city and is linked with local trains and bus facilities. Mylapore is located at about 5 Kms from Triplicane, 3 Kms from Teynampet, 2.5 Kms from Royapettah, 6 Kms from Adyar, 6 Kms from T Nagar, 3 Kms from Marina Beach, 3 Kms from Santhome, 3 Kms from Alwarpet, 5 Kms from Nungambakkam and 7 Kms from Kodambakkam.
By Road:
Mylapore is connected to other parts of the city by MTC buses, with connections including Chennai Central, T. Nagar, Tambaram, Broadway. Mylapore is located at about 10 Kms from Koyambedu Bus Terminus.
List of MTC bus routes covers through in and out of Mylapore;
| Route Number | Start | End | Via |
| 1 | Thiruvottriyur | Thiruvanmiyur | Broadway, Central, Royapettah, Mylapore, Mandaveli, Adyar |
| 1A | Thiruvottriyur | Thiruvanmiyur | Broadway, Central, Royapettah, Mylapore, Mandaveli, Adyar |
| 1C | Ennore | Thiruvanmiyur | Thiruvottriyur, Broadway, Central, Royapettah, Mylapore, Mandaveli, Adyar |
| 1D | Ennore | Thiruvanmiyur | Broadway, Central, Royapettah, Mylapore, Mandaveli, Adyar |
| 5B | T. Nagar | Mylapore | Mandaveli, Adyar, Saidapet |
| 12B | Foreshore Estate | Vadapalani | Santhome, Kutchery Road, Luz, Alwarpet, Pondy Bazar, Kodambakkam |
| 12C | Saligramam | Mylapore | Vadapalani, Rangarajapuram, Panagal park, Adyar Gate, Mandaveli |
| M15 | Tambaram East | Mylapore | Mandaveli, Adyar, SRP tools, Velachery, Pallikaranai |
| M15xt | East Tambaram | Mylapore | Mandaveli, Adyar, SRP tools, Velachery, Pallikaranai, Medavakkam, Camp road |
| 21 | Mandaveli | Broadway | Mylapore, Royapettah, Central RS |
| 21B | Adyar | Parrys | Andhra Mahila Sabha, Music College, Foreshore Estate, Santhome, Chepauk, Madras University, Secretariat, RBI |
| 21C | Kannagi nagar | Central (RS) | Royapettah, Mylapore, Mandaveli, Adyar, SRP tools, |
| 21G | Broadway | Tambaram | Chepauk, Mylapore, Mandaveli, Kotturpuram, Gandhi Mandapam, Guindy, Kathipara, Meenambakkam, Pallavaram, Tambaram |
| 29C | Besant Nagar | Perambur | Adyar, Mandaveli, Mylapore, Stella Mary’s College, Nungambakkam, Chetpet |
| 45G | Guindy | Anna Square | Saidapet West, Mettupalayam, Srinivasa Theater, CIT nagar, Adyar Gate, Mandaveli, Mylapore, V. house |
By Train:
Thirumayilai Railway Station, on the Mass Rapid Transit System network, connects Mylapore to Chennai Beach to the north and Velachery on the south. Mylapore is located at about 9 Kms from Chennai Central Railway Station and 6 Kms from Egmore Railway Station.
By Air:
Nearest Airport is Chennai International Airport located at about 17 Kms from Mylapore.
Contact Details
Virupaksheeswarar Temple,
PV Koil Street, Karneeswarapuram,
Mylapore, Chennai – 600004
Phone: +91 44 2498 1893