Malleeswarar Temple
Malleeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple, located in Mylapore, Chennai district, Tamil Nadu. It is among the notable temples of the Chennai region.
About Malleeswarar Temple
Malleeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple located in Mylapore in Chennai, India. It is dedicated to Shiva.
Why it matters
This temple is one of the Sapta Sthana Shiva temples in Mylapore area (one of the seven sacred Shiva temples in Mylapore). They are:
In addition to these "Sapta Sthana Shiva sthalas", the Ekambareshwarar–Valluvar temple in the neighbourhood is traditionally considered the indispensable eighth.
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Plan your visit
How to reach
The temple is inside Chennai, in Mylapore. Autos, app cabs and the city's buses reach it easily; leave extra time in evening traffic. Chennai airport (MAA) is about 12 km away. Open directions in Google Maps →
Timings: The temple located at the rear side of Karaneeswarar Temple. It is opened for worship from 6.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m and 4.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Hours change on festival days; confirm locally.
Today at a glance
Chennai time (IST), from our own panchangam. Nalla Neram is the good window; avoid Rahu Kalam and Yamagandam for starting a journey or a ritual.
Festival days to plan around
- Maha Shivaratri — February–March
- Pradosham — twice a month, evening
- Arudra Darshan — December–January
- Karthigai Deepam — November–December
Exact dates move with the lunar calendar every year; the festival calendar lists them to 2031, and the daily panchangam shows the tithi and nakshatra for any date.
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Quick facts
| Deity | — |
| Town | Mylapore |
| District | Chennai district |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Sacred lists | Chennai Temples |
Visiting
Most temples in Tamil Nadu open early morning and again in the evening, closing through the midday hours — plan darshan before noon or after 4pm and confirm timings locally, since festival days change everything. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered), leave footwear at the stands provided, and note that some sanctums admit Hindus only while towers and outer courtyards welcome everyone. Photography rules vary; ask before shooting inside.
Timing a visit? Check today’s panchangam for auspicious windows and festival days, and use our free itinerary builder to slot temples, food and rest into your day.
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Frequently asked
Where is Malleeswarar Temple?
Malleeswarar Temple is in Mylapore, within Chennai city. It is reachable by auto, app cab or city bus; Chennai airport is about 12 km away.
What are the timings at Malleeswarar Temple?
The temple located at the rear side of Karaneeswarar Temple. It is opened for worship from 6.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m and 4.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Festival days follow a different schedule, so confirm locally before you travel.
What should I wear?
Dress modestly with shoulders and knees covered. Footwear is left outside at the stands provided. Some inner sanctums admit Hindus only, while towers and outer courtyards welcome everyone.
When is the best time to visit Malleeswarar Temple?
The temple is busiest and most atmospheric on its festival days: Maha Shivaratri, Pradosham, Arudra Darshan. For a quiet darshan, come on a weekday morning outside festival season. Check the daily panchangam for Rahu Kalam before setting out.