Royapuram fire temple, Chennai

Name: Royapuram fire temple
Address: Chennai, India

#102 among attractions in Chennai

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Jal Phiroj Clubwala Dar E Meher, popularly known as the Royapuram fire temple, is a Zoroastrian fire temple at Royapuram, Chennai, India. It was built in 1910 and donated to the Madras Parsi Zarthosti Anjuman by philanthropist Phiroj M. Clubwala. The temple is one of the 177 odd fire temples in the world, of which some 150 are in India. It is the only Parsi fire temple in Tamil Nadu and surrounding region, including Puducherry and Kerala. The flame in the temple is burning continuously ever since the temple was built and is stoked five times a day by the priest. ()

Completed: 1909 (115 years ago)Coordinates: 13°6'41"N, 80°17'41"E

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Basin Bridge (Royapuram)Chennai India

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Royapuram fire temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kalikambal Temple, St. Mark's Church, Krishnaswami Temple, Dharma Kidangu Mosque.

1.2 miS
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Kalikambal Temple, Chennai
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0.8 miSW
Church
St. Mark's Church, Chennai
21 min walk • St. Mark's Church is a Church in the neighbourhood of Madipakkam in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
0.9 miS
Temple
Krishnaswami Temple, Chennai
24 min walk • The Krishnaswami Temple is a Hindu temple located in the neighbourhood of Muthialpet in Parry's corner, Chennai, India. It was constructed in the 18th century and was the site of a major dispute between Left hand and Right hand castes in 1787 resulting in a major riot.
1.3 miS
Mosque
Dharma Kidangu Mosque, Chennai
32 min walk • Dharma Kidangu Mosque is a mosque situated in Angappa Naicken Street in the Georgetown neighbourhood of Chennai, India. It is considered to be the oldest mosque in Muthialpet.
1.4 miSW
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Kandaswami Temple, Chennai
36 min walk • Kandaswami Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Murugan, located in the Parry's corner neighbourhood of Chennai city, in Tamil Nadu, India. It is also called 'Mutthu Kumāra Swāmi deva sthānam' and popularly known as Kandha kottam.
~1060 ftS
Church
St. Peter's Church, Chennai
6 min walk • St. Peter's Church is one of the oldest churches in Royapuram area of Chennai, the capital of the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
1.3 miSW
Neighbourhood
George Town, Chennai
34 min walk • George Town is a neighbourhood in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is near the Fort Saint George, Chennai. It is also known as Muthialpet and Parry's corner. It is an historical area of Chennai city from where its expansion began in the 1640s. It extends from the Bay of Bengal in the east to Park town on the west. The Fort St.
1 miN
Harbor
Royapuram fishing harbour
26 min walk • Royapuram fishing harbour, also known as Chennai fishing harbour or Kasimedu fishing harbour, is one of the major fishing grounds for catching fishes and crustaceans located at Kasimedu in the Royapuram area of Chennai, India.
1.1 miW
Tower
Mint Clock Tower, Chennai
28 min walk • Mint Clock Tower is a standalone clock tower in George Town, Chennai, India. It is one of the four standalone clock towers in Chennai, the other three being the ones at Royapettah, Doveton and Pulianthope.
1 miSW
Street
Broadway, Chennai
25 min walk • Broadway is one of the historical thoroughfares of the commercial centre of George Town in Chennai, India. The road runs north–south connecting China Bazaar Road in the south with Ibrahim Sahib Street in the north.
0.5 miS
Neighbourhood
Royapuram
13 min walk • Royapuram is a locality in the northern part of the city of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is best known for its beach, and for Royapuram Railway Station.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Royapuram fire temple?

Nearby attractions include St. Peter's Church, Chennai (6 min walk), Royapuram (13 min walk), St. Mark's Church, Chennai (21 min walk), Korukkupet (22 min walk).

How to get to Royapuram fire temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Royapuram fire temple:

Train

Royapuram (13 min walk)
Washermanpet (22 min walk)

Metro

Sir Theagaraya College • Lines: 1 (19 min walk)
Washermanpet • Lines: 1 (24 min walk)