Karaneeswarar Temple, Chennai

Name: Karaneeswarar Temple
Address: 1, Karaneeswarar Koil St, Chennai, 600015, India
Telephone: +91 44 2381 1668

#220 among attractions in Chennai

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Karaneeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple located in the neighborhood of Saidapet in Chennai, India. It is dedicated to Shiva. This is an ancient Temple presently managed by the HR & CE department of the Government of Tamil Nadu. The Goddess is known as "Swarnambika". Apart from this, there are separate shrines for Lord Ganapathi, Lord Karthikeya and other Parivara Devtas. This temple is located next to the Saidapet Railway station. ()

Coordinates: 13°1'29"N, 80°13'24"E

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1, Karaneeswarar Koil StSaidapetChennai 600015 India

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+91 44 2381 1668

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Karaneeswarar Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pondy Bazaar, Guindy taluk, Natesan Park, Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal Temple.

1.6 miNE
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Guindy taluk, Chennai
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1.2 miSW
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Kamakshi Amman Temple, Chennai
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Panagal Park, Chennai
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1.2 miNW
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Ashok Nagar, Chennai
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Karaneeswarar Temple?

Nearby attractions include Jafferkhanpet, Chennai (3 min walk), China Bazaar Road, Chennai (6 min walk), Saidapet, Chennai (8 min walk), Kamakshi Amman Temple, Chennai (9 min walk).

How to get to Karaneeswarar Temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Karaneeswarar Temple:

Train

Saidapet (3 min walk)
Mambalam (25 min walk)

Bus

Saidapet • Lines: 19B, V51 (8 min walk)
Saidapet MTC Terminus (8 min walk)

Metro

Saidapet • Lines: 1 (9 min walk)
Little Mount • Lines: 1 (18 min walk)