Vadapalani Andavar Temple, Chennai

Name: Vadapalani Andavar Temple
Address: Chennai, India

#70 among attractions in Chennai

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Vadapalani Andavar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Muruga. It is located in Vadapalani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It was renovated in the 1920s and a Rajagopuram was built during that time. The temple has grown in popularity, which is believed to be in part due to the patronage of cinema stars. ()

Coordinates: 13°2'60"N, 80°12'44"E

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Kodambakkam (Navalar Nedunchezian Nagar West)Chennai India

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Vadapalani Andavar Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ashok Nagar, Masjid e Mahmood, MGR Nagar, T. Nagar.

1 miS
Memorial
Ashok Nagar, Chennai
27 min walk • Ashok Nagar is a residential locality situated at the southern part of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It was established in 1964. At the heart of this colony, stands the Ashok Pillar.
1.6 miNE
Mosque
Masjid e Mahmood, Ambattur
41 min walk • Masjid e Mahmood is a mosque in the city of Chennai, India, located in the Choolaimedu locality. It is located in Basha street near Nungambakkam railway station.
1.2 miSW
Memorial
MGR Nagar, Chennai
31 min walk • M.G.R. Nagar is a neighbourhood located in Chennai, India. The area is known for its busy vegetable market and fish market.
1.6 miSE
Neighbourhood
T. Nagar, Chennai
42 min walk • Thyagaraya Nagar, commonly known as T. Nagar, is a very affluent commercial and residential neighbourhood in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is surrounded by Nungambakkam in the North, Teynampet in the East, Nandanam in the South-East, C.I.T. Nagar in the South and West Mambalam and Kodambakkam in the West.
~160 ftSE
Neighbourhood
Vadapalani, Chennai
1 min walk • Vadapalani is a neighbourhood in the city of Chennai in Tamil Nadu, India. It is known for its film studios and the Vadapalani Andavar Temple, which is an important pilgrimage centre.
0.8 miE
Neighbourhood
Kodambakkam, Ambattur
21 min walk • Kodambakkam is a business and residential neighbourhood in Central Chennai formerly Madras, Tamil Nadu, India. The neighbourhood is served by Kodambakkam railway station of the Chennai Suburban Railway Network.
0.8 miE
Neighbourhood
United India Colony, Ambattur
22 min walk • United India Colony is a sub-division of Kodambakkam, Chennai, India. United India Colony is a planned residential area and is a relatively greener locality in Chennai. Liberty Theater is the most famous landmark in United India Colony. Its one of the well known movie theaters in Chennai.
1.2 miNE
Neighbourhood
Choolaimedu, Ambattur
32 min walk • Choolaimedu is a large residential and commercial locality in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India. It borders Kodambakkam, Vadapalani, M.M.D.A. Colony, Aminjikarai, Mahalingapuram and Nungambakkam.
1.6 miSE
Neighbourhood
Kannammapet, Chennai
42 min walk • Kannammapet is an area in the city of Chennai, India. It forms a part of the neighbourhood of T. Nagar. It houses one of the city's principal crematoriums. In 2003, an eco-friendly electric furnace was installed at the crematorium.
1.1 miSW
Neighbourhood
K. K. Nagar, Ambattur
29 min walk • K.K. Nagar is a neighbourhood located in the southern part of Chennai, India. This is situated west of Ashok Nagar and the Chennai Airport is around 10 km southwest of this place. K.K. Nagar was a locality developed in the 1970s and early 1980s. K.K. Nagar is roughly 5 km2 in area. K.K.
1.2 miNE
Neighbourhood
Trustpuram, Ambattur
30 min walk • Trustpuram is a residential area in Kodambakkam, in the city of Chennai, India.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Vadapalani Andavar Temple?

Nearby attractions include Vadapalani, Chennai (1 min walk), Madras Kali Bari, Chennai (19 min walk), Saligramam, Ambattur (19 min walk), Kodambakkam, Ambattur (21 min walk).

How to get to Vadapalani Andavar Temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vadapalani Andavar Temple:

Metro

Vadapalani • Lines: 2 (2 min walk)
Arumbakkam • Lines: 2 (21 min walk)

Bus

Vadapalani Junction • Lines: D70 (2 min walk)
Sivan Kovil • Lines: M70 (5 min walk)

Train

Mambalam (34 min walk)