🛕 Arulmigu Vadapalani Andavar Temple

அருள்மிகு வடபழநி ஆண்டவர் திருக்கோயில்
Arulmigu Vadapalani Andavar Temple

📜 About this temple

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.

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📝 Visitor Tips

  • Dress modestly (cover shoulders and knees).
  • Footwear must be removed outside the main complex.
  • Best time to visit: early morning or evening to avoid the day-time heat.
  • Photography is usually allowed in outer premises; ask before photographing the sanctum.
  • Carry water and modest cash for prasadam, donations, or local transport.

📚 Sources

Composited from OpenStreetMap (ODbL), Wikidata Q16902435 (CC0), Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA 4.0), Image from Wikimedia Commons.