Sri Malleeswarar Temple
Malleeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple located in Mylapore in Chennai, India. It is dedicated to Shiva.
Sapta Sthana Shiva temples
This temple is one of the Sapta Sthana Shiva temples in Mylapore area (one of the seven sacred Shiva temples in Mylapore). They are:
- Karaneeswarar Temple
- Tirttapaleeswarar Temple
- Velleeswarar Temple
- Virupakshiswarar Temple
- Valeeswarar Temple
- Malleeswarar Temple
- Kapaleeshwarar Temple
In addition to these “Sapta Sthana Shiva sthalas”, the Ekambareshwarar–Valluvar temple in the neighbourhood is traditionally considered the indispensable eighth.
Presiding deity
The presiding deity is known as Malleeswarar. The goddess is known as Marakatambikai. As there is more number of Jasmine trees the presiding deity is known as Malleeswarar.
Opening time
The temple located at the rear side of Karaneeswarar Temple. It is opened for worship from 6.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m and 4.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
