Kandaswami Temple, Chennai

Name: Kandaswami Temple
Address: Chennai, India

#146 among attractions in Chennai

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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. It is managed by the Tamil Nadu Hindu religious and charitable endowments department of the government of Tamil Nadu. The Kandha kottam temple has associated educational institutions for music and dance classes; primary and high schools; and a college, in various locations. The Kandha kottam temple also performs social welfare initiatives like free medical clinics and free pharmacies. ()

Completed: 1670 (354 years ago)Coordinates: 13°5'38"N, 80°17'2"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Fort St. George, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, St. Mary's Church, Secretariat Park.

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Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai
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Park
Secretariat Park, Chennai
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0.7 miN
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Temple
Krishnaswami Temple, Chennai
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Which popular attractions are close to Kandaswami Temple?

Nearby attractions include George Town, Chennai (5 min walk), Gokhale Hall, Chennai (8 min walk), Kalikambal Temple, Chennai (10 min walk), St Mary's Co-Cathedral, Chennai (10 min walk).

How to get to Kandaswami Temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kandaswami Temple:

Metro

Mannadi • Lines: 1 (5 min walk)
High Court • Lines: 1 (12 min walk)

Bus

Broadway Bus Terminus (13 min walk)
High Court Bus Terminus (15 min walk)

Train

Chennai Beach (15 min walk)
Chennai Fort (19 min walk)

Light rail

Chennai Beach • Lines: 1 (15 min walk)