Ramanatheswarar Temple
Ramanatheswarar Temple is a Hindu temple, located in Porur, Chennai district, Tamil Nadu. It is among the notable temples of the Chennai region.
About Ramanatheswarar Temple
Porur Ramanatheswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, located in the neighbourhood of Porur in Chennai, India. The temple was built during the Chola period.
History
The temple was built by Kulothunga Cholan II. In June 2022, the Madras High Court issued an order to the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department on the recovery of lands belonging to the temple.
Architecture and layout
The temple is located in Chennai's western neighbourhood of Porur. The main deity of the temple is Lord Ramanatheswarar (Shiva) and his consort goddess Shivakamasundari (Parvathi). There are separate shrines for Dakshinamurthy, Bairavar, the four chief Nayanmars, Navagrahas, and Shani.
The temple is one of the nine Shiva temples around Porur associated with the Navagraha. The temple is unique in that, despite being a Shiva temple, it has the custom of offering sadaari and theertha to the devotees similar to Vishnavite temples.
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Plan your visit
How to reach
The temple is inside Chennai, in Porur. Autos, app cabs and the city's buses reach it easily; leave extra time in evening traffic. Chennai airport (MAA) is about 4 km away. Open directions in Google Maps →
Timings: like most Tamil Nadu temples, expect an early-morning opening around 6 am, a midday closure from roughly noon to 4 pm, and evening darshan until about 8–9 pm. Festival days change everything, so 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
- Vaikunta Ekadasi — December–January
- Krishna Jayanthi — August–September
- Sri Rama Navami — March–April
- Purattasi Saturdays — September–October
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 | Porur |
| 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.
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Frequently asked
Where is Ramanatheswarar Temple?
Ramanatheswarar Temple is in Porur, within Chennai city. It is reachable by auto, app cab or city bus; Chennai airport is about 4 km away.
What are the timings at Ramanatheswarar Temple?
Most Tamil Nadu temples open around 6 am, close from about noon to 4 pm, and reopen until 8–9 pm. 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 Ramanatheswarar Temple?
The temple is busiest and most atmospheric on its festival days: Vaikunta Ekadasi, Krishna Jayanthi, Sri Rama Navami. For a quiet darshan, come on a weekday morning outside festival season. Check the daily panchangam for Rahu Kalam before setting out.