Kapaleeshwar Temple
Chennai

Presiding Deity:
Kapaleeshwar

According to a legend, Lord Siva once pinched off one of the heads of Brahma to arrest his pride. A crestfallen Brahma came to this place, installed a Siva Lingam and did penance. The Lingam is known as Kapaleeswarar. His consort is Karpagavalli. Devi Parvati did penance here as a peahen the place is known as Mylapore. Saivite saint Gnanasambandhar sang in praise of Lord Siva in this temple to revive a dead girl. During the Arupathumoovar festival in March in honour of the 63 Nayanmars, their images are taken out in a spectacular procession.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE 

The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE), Government of Tamilnadu, has raised certain objections regarding private entities offering spiritual services at temples under the control of the HR&CE. Hence we have temporarily suspended services at this temple through our website till the issue is resolved. Kindly accept our apologies for the inconvenience caused. 
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