Chennai is a city of peace with hustle and bustle, a city with crowds and lone streets, and a city with traditional as well as modern people. This city has been offering its share of success to the country with infrastructure developments on a massive scale. There are numerous tourist haunts and if you are seeking tranquility then the temples and churches is a great way to rejoice and enthrall with piousness. To accommodate its tourists, hotels in Chennai offer comfortable rooms. So let us visit this city from a religious angle.
1. Temple Kapaleeshwarar
This is a Shiva temple located in Mylapore. Karpagambal is the name of the goddess who is worshipped here. She is the wife of Lord Shiva. The temple is a century old; it was built in the 7th Century. With many festive events conducted here, it has been successful in attracting the devotees to the shrines. You can click some memories to take back with you.
Time for Worship: 5:30 AM to 10 PM
2. Sri Parthasarathy Temple
This is a Lord Krishna temple, located at Triplicane in Chennai. Built in the late 8th century this temple has successfully been standing to given numerous bhakts to serve their purpose of delighting the Gods. This temple is considered as one of the 108 adobes of Lord Vishnu. Aartis and cultural events are conducted in this place with great enthusiasm.
Time for Worship: 4:30AM to 11:30PM
3. Vailankanni Shrine
For peace seekers this calm ambience shrine welcomes devotees from all religious backgrounds. This church is located off the shores of Bay of Bengal. With legally permitted photographic spot, this place is a major attraction for many people. Moreover, you can attend the mass conducted, here. For more information, you can check their website under the name of Shrine Basillica of Our Lady of Health Vailankanni.
Several comfortable accommodation in Chennai has sprung around this holy place.
Time of Worship: 5AM to 11PM
4. St. Fort George
Another church that is a depiction of serenity and truth, build during the British Raj and continues to witness hundreds of devotees and tourists each day is the St. Fort George. With old artifacts and paintings, the ambience of this already gorgeous huge interior is further enhanced.
Entry Fees: Rs. 5/- for Indian citizens and Rs. 100/- for foreign tourists
Time of Worship: 9AM to 5PM, Friday timings alter
5. Wallajah Mosque
A masterpiece and a miracle of architecture is what people have to say about this mosque. It is situated near Triplicane, and holds the memories of the old Wallajah family, which had a good name and existence long back in the 17th century, during the British rule in India. You will find numerous hotels in Chennai around this area to live comfortably.
Time of Worship: 6AM to 11PM (timings may alter or extend during Muslim festivals)
Hence, your accommodation in Chennai won’t go for a squander, if you spend your time through these places as a Nirvana seeker!
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