Chengalpet Saivite Temples

This is an ancient hill temple connected with the legend of the famous nearby Muruga Temple.

In the Chola Era this temple was called Vanava Mahadeva Chaturvedi Mangalam.

This is an ancient temple with an unique feature in the Shiva Lingam.

A World Heritage Site situated on the beach this is the most famous of temples among tourists visiting these parts.

This is a very ancient and small temple situated on the banks of a beautiful Lotus Pond.

Situated right next to the large temple tank this is an old temple renovated in recent times.

This temple has built around the ancient Shiva Lingam and Bhairava idols found here.

A large temple where the annual Float Festival used to take place in ancient times.

This is a Vaippu Sthalam mentioned in the Thevaram Hymns of Thirunavukkarasar.

On the busy OMR in Chennai this is an island of divinity, peace and beauty!

The idols of this ancient temple were dumped inside the well for safety during the Muslim invasions.

This temple is considered as holy as the more famous Vaitheeswaran Kovil near Sirkazhi.

The Shiva Lingam here is said to have been worshiped by Rajaraja Chola.

The pillars in the Mantapa of this ancient temple have some very exquisite carvings.

Stone inscriptions are found at the base of the sanctum sanctorum indicating the antiquity of this temple.

The Navagrahas here are arranged in a circle all facing different directions, unlike the usual formation.

The temple is facing east with a Gajaprashta Vimaanam and a large temple tank in front.

Stone inscriptions are found at the base of the sanctum sanctorum indicating the antiquity of this temple.

Stone inscriptions are seen on the temple dating back to the Nayak Kings of the 16th century CE.

The lingam and the original small shrine was protected for long as part of a house by the locals during the Muslim invasions.

A large well here is seen with a unique passage leading down to draw water from the side.

The ancient Lingam was found while excavating in the lake bed and a beautiful temple has been built recently.

Sage Agastya is believed to have worshiped the Lord and his consort here with Tulsi leaves.

It is believed that Sidhdhars visit this temple in the form of birds and insects even today.

Many of the idols in this ancient temple are very large and beautifully carved.

The Lingam of this lost temple was discovered by some kids playing and the present temple was built.

All the sanctums here have the Goshtam deities in them which is not a common feature.

The holy tree, Mango, here has a forked trunk both yielding fruits which taste different.

According to these inscriptions the temple was built in 773 CE by Vijayananda Vikrama Pallava.

This beautiful temple has a large Gajaprastha Vimaanam and a well cleaned and maintained temple tank adjoining it.

A beautiful little temple where all the sounds you will hear is that of bird calls.

The waters of the adjoining temple pond is said to fill the sanctum sanctorum in the olden days.

This is an ancient temple set amidst beautiful green fields.

This temple has a profusion of shrines including Brahma, Saraswati, Mahavishnu and Chitraguptan.

This is a small and ancient temple situated beautifully with a large well inside.

This is a Rahu, Kethu remedial temple.

This is a remote temple with very peaceful surroundings and a large campus.

This is an ancient temple which has been almost completely lost over time.

This is an old and small temple which is struggling to survive.

A beautifully maintained temple amidst green fields where the lord faces west.

This is a small temple undergoing work where the goddess has a separate sanctum.

This is an old and small temple which is struggling to survive.