Anantha Padmanabhaswami Temple, Chennai

#213 among attractions in Chennai

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Angalamman Temple is a Hindu temple located in the neighbourhood of Choolai in Chennai, India. The temple has two separate shrines for Kasi Viswanatha, Angalamman and Virat Viswakarma. The temple is administered by the Ministry of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments of the Government of Tamil Nadu. The temple is one of the five holy shrines of the Viswakarma community in Chennai district. ()

Coordinates: 13°0'28"N, 80°15'26"E

Address

No. 2, 2nd Main RdAdyar (Adyar West)Chennai 600020 India

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+91 44 2441 2529

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Anantha Padmanabhaswami Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Birla Planetarium, Karl Schmidt Memorial, Ashtalakshmi Temple, Madhya Kailash.

0.9 miW
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Birla Planetarium, Chennai
24 min walk • Nestled in the bustling metropolis of Chennai, India, the Birla Planetarium stands as a beacon for astronomy enthusiasts and curious minds alike. This modern planetarium, part of the Tamilnadu Science and Technology Centres, offers a captivating experience for visitors...
1.2 miSE
Memorial
Karl Schmidt Memorial, Chennai
30 min walk • The Kaj Schmidt Memorial is an architectural landmark commemorating a European sailor who drowned in 1930 trying to save the life of a girl. It is located at Elliot's Beach in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The monument was in a derelict state, but has recently been restored.
1.4 miSE
Temple
Ashtalakshmi Temple, Chennai
36 min walk • The Ashtalakshmi Kovil is a Hindu temple, which lies on the shorelines near the Elliot's beach, in Chennai, India. The temple is dedicated to the goddess Lakshmi, and her eight primary forms – the Ashtalakshmi – the giver of all eight forms of wealth, namely, offspring, success, prosperity, wealth, courage, bravery, food, and knowledge.
0.7 miW
Temple
Madhya Kailash, Chennai
18 min walk • Madhya Kailash, also known as Nadukkayilai in Tamil, is a Hindu temple in South Chennai, located at the junction between Sardar Patel Road, Adyar and Rajiv Gandhi Salai. It is located opposite the Central Leather Research Institute and is close to the Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai.
1 miNE
Memorial
Ambedkar Manimandapam, Chennai
27 min walk • Dr. Ambedkar Manimandapam is a memorial in the Adyar neighborhood of Chennai, India, dedicated to B. R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution. It is located in the Adyar estuary on Greenways Road in Mandhavelipakkam.
0.7 miSW
Park
Tholkappia Poonga, Chennai
19 min walk • Tholkappia Poonga or Adyar Eco Park is an ecological park set up by the Government of Tamil Nadu in the Adyar estuary area of Chennai, India.
0.8 miSE
Temple
Varasiddhi Vinayaka Temple, Chennai
22 min walk • The Varasiddhi Vinayakar Temple in Besant Nagar, Chennai, India is a Hindu temple, located near the beach in Besant Nagar. It is dedicated to the Hindu god Vinayaka or Ganesha. The temple participates in activities such as feeding the poor and holds poojas frequently.
0.8 miS
12°59'47"N • 80°15'15"E
Urban Palette, Chennai
21 min walk • Park
1 miNE
Temple
Rajah Annamalaipuram Ayyappan Koil, Chennai
27 min walk • Rajah Annamalaipuram Ayyappan Koil is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Ayyappa in Chennai, India. It is located at Raja Annamalaipuram, a coastal neighbourhood of Chennai.
0.7 miS
Memorial
Shastri Nagar, Chennai
17 min walk • Shasthri Nagar is a residential neighbourhood in south Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Shasthri Nagar was developed by Tamil Nadu Housing Board in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The suburb is close to Edward Elliot's Beach of Besant Nagar.
1.2 miE
Beach
Edward Elliot's Beach, Chennai
30 min walk • Elliot's Beach is located in Besant Nagar, Chennai, India. It forms the end-point of the Marina Beach shore, and is named after Edward Elliot, onetime chief magistrate and superintendent of police in colonial Madras.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Anantha Padmanabhaswami Temple?

Nearby attractions include Adyar, Chennai (3 min walk), Anantha Padmanabhaswami Temple, Chennai (4 min walk), Adyar Library, Chennai (11 min walk), Elphinstone Bridge, Chennai (13 min walk).

How to get to Anantha Padmanabhaswami Temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Anantha Padmanabhaswami Temple:

Light rail

Kasturiba Nagar • Lines: 1 (18 min walk)
Kotturpuram • Lines: 1 (19 min walk)

Bus

Madhya Kailash • Lines: 5C (18 min walk)
VHS hospital • Lines: 5C (19 min walk)