Rajah Annamalaipuram Ayyappan Koil, Chennai

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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. ()

Established: 1981 (43 years ago)Completed: 1982 (42 years ago)Coordinates: 13°1'7"N, 80°16'5"E

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82, Santhome Hwy RoadAdyar (Avvai Nagar South)Chennai 600028 India

Contact

+91 44 2493 8239

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Rajah Annamalaipuram Ayyappan Koil – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Santhome Church, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Kachchaleswarar Temple, Sri Ramakrishna Math.

1.2 miNE
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1 miN
Temple
Kachchaleswarar Temple, Chennai
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0.9 miN
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Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai
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1.6 miNW
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0.8 miN
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0.7 miSE
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~470 ftNW
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1.3 miN
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0.7 miNE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Rajah Annamalaipuram Ayyappan Koil?

Nearby attractions include Ambedkar Manimandapam, Chennai (3 min walk), Mandavelli, Chennai (16 min walk), Adyar Library, Chennai (17 min walk), Elphinstone Bridge, Chennai (17 min walk).

How to get to Rajah Annamalaipuram Ayyappan Koil by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rajah Annamalaipuram Ayyappan Koil:

Bus

Foreshore Estate MTC Terminus (16 min walk)
Mylapore Bus Terminus (27 min walk)

Light rail

Mandaveli • Lines: 1 (21 min walk)
Greenways Road • Lines: 1 (28 min walk)