Tamil Nadu's capital, Chennai, is one of the few big cities that has managed to preserve its traditional character. Numerous tourism attractions and entertainment zones may be found across OMR. The proximity of some of the most magnificent temples in the country is another intriguing aspect of OMR Road, though. The most well-known features of the temples in OMR are their unique Dravidian-style architecture and associations with mythology and narrative. Check out these well-known temples on Old Mahabalipuram Road that are definitely worth seeing.:-

Sri Prathyangira Devi Temple

The only temple where Mother Prathyangira is the primary goddess is Sri Prathyangira Devi Temple, which was the first to be constructed exclusively for Mother Goddess Sri Maha Prathyangira Devi. The temple's main goal is to change the material, self-centred identity into a spiritual, unconditionally loving identity, since love is the foundation of all achievement in both the material and spiritual realms. The temple's design, which draws inspiration from Vastu Shastra, is intended to call upon Mother Prathyangira to bestow blessings on everyone who comes with genuine devotion.

Location : Sholinganallur

Address : 16A, Sri Prathyangira Kovil, Road, Sholinganallur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600119

Timing : 8 am–12:30 pm, 4 pm–7:45 pm

Website : www.prathyangira.com

Nearby Temples : Shirdi Saibaba temple/Shri Vinayakar Temple/Sri Sankaranarayanar Temple/Dharmaraja Koil/Shri Bhaktha Hanuman Temple/Sri Veerasakthi Vinayagar Temple/Thulukanathamman Temple/Sri Devi Bathrakali Amman Kovil/Ponniyamman Temple

Festival Seasons : Amavasya, Poornima, Navaratri

Thiruporur Kandaswamy temple

Thiruporur Kandaswamy temple honours the Hindu god Murugan. A five-tiered gateway tower leads to pillared halls and the sanctum of the temple.The temple, built in the Dravidian style, is thought to have been expanded in the 18th century.

Location : Thiruporur

Address : Thiruporur Rd, Vadakku Mada Veethi, Thiruporur, Tamil Nadu 603110

Timing : 6:30 am–12:30 pm, 4–8:30 pm

Phone : 044 2744 6226

Special Poojas : Darshan (morning), Uchikala Pooja (Mid-day) Sayaratchai (Evening) and Rakkalam (late Night)

Built in : 1670

Nearby Temples : Kailasanathar Temple/Sri Chidambara Swamigal Sammadhi/Lord shiva Temple/Sri Radha Krishnar temple/Sri Kanni Amman Temple/Sri Angalamman Temple/Arulmigu Shri Gangai Amman Aalayam

Festival Seasons : Vaikasi

Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple

Situated on a 100-acre farmland with scenic beauty and aesthetic value, Sri Subramanya Swami Temple has already drawn visitors from far and wide. The esteemed Sri Shankaracharya of Kanchi Mutt, along with other Hindu religious leaders from different mutts in Tamil Nadu, has blessed the temple. Excellent landscaping has been done inside the temple, and a stunning nandavanam is currently under development. One senses the Lord's heavenly presence upon entering the sanctuary.

Location : Sholinganallur

Address : Classic Farms Avenue, Sholinganallur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600119

Nearby Temples : Shri Vinayakar Temple/Sri Sankaranarayanar Temple/Dharmaraja Koil/Shri Bhaktha Hanuman Temple/Sri Veerasakthi Vinayagar Temple/Thulukanathamman Temple/Sri Devi Bathrakali Amman Kovil/Ponniyamman Temple

Srinivasa Perumal Temple

Archaeologists estimate that this temple's structure follows the pattern of the Udupi Renaissance and that it was built between 1500 and 1600 AD. It is thought that the Pallavas built this temple, and the Nayak Kings and Chettiars renovated it. According to archaeological specialists, the temple could be 500 years old in its current configuration.

Location : Semmencherry

Address : Rajiv Gandhi IT Road, Semmancheri, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Semmancheri, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600119

Festival Seasons : Puratasi Utsavam, Margazhi Utsavam, Sri Rama Navami, Sri Krishna Jayanthi, Hanuman Jayanthi and Aadi Pooram

Nearby Temples : Shri Pal Muniswarar Temple / Kurai Theerkkum Govindan Temple / Lord Shiva Temple / Shri Bhaktha Hanuman Temple / Sri Oragandi YellaiAmman Temple

Thirisakthi Amman Temple

This beautiful shrine is home to the goddesses Saraswati, Lakshmi, and Mookambikai. The distance from Navalur on the OMR Road junction is roughly 2 km. Navaratri celebrations are magnificently held every year. This location on Thalambur Sipcot Road is both serene and spiritual.

Location : Thalambur

Address : Sree Krishna Nagar, Natham Road, Thazhambur, OMR Road, Navalur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 603103

Nearby Temples : Nava Narasimhar Temple / Lord Shiva Temple / Srinivasa Perumal Temple / Krishnan Temple / Maamoorthy Amman Temple / Sri Ayyappan Temple / Shri Pal Muniswarar Temple

Ponniyamman Temple

Sri Ponniyamman Temple was quite an ancient temple in OMR. When the OMR road was developed, it collapsed. It was recently constructed and shifted a little. It's a lovely and divine temple with a pond and an incredibly serene atmosphere, particularly at night. Now it stands as a well-constructed large temple. Plenty of parking is available and on Tuesdays and Fridays, special puja is conducted.

Location : Sholinganallur

Address : Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Sholinganallur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600119

Nearby Temples : Sri Prathyangira Devi Temple/ Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple/ Sri Sankaranarayanar Temple/ ISKCON Temple/ Shri Shirdi Selva Sai Baba Mandir/ Pazhandi Amman Temple andShirdi Saibaba temple

Sri Ayyappan Temple

A Hindu temple called Sri Ayyappan Temple is situated in Navalur. Located on the same campus as the Lord Siva temple is this little shrine dedicated to Lord Ayyappan. Located in the heart of the city, this temple is tidy, serene, and well-kept. Within this temple, we enjoy a divine peaceful presence.

Location : Navalur

Address : Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Navalur, Tamil Nadu 603103

Nearby Temples : Lord Shiva Temple / Srinivasa Perumal Temple / Krishnan Temple / Thirunavaleeswarar Kovil / Nava Narasimhar Temple / Thirisakthi Amman Temple / Jagannath Shrine / Anjaneyar Temple Sannidhi

Shri Siddhi Vinayakar Aalayam

A tiny, exquisite temple primarily honouring Lord Shri Siddhi Vinayakar. It's conveniently situated on the OMR Road. Recent renovations have given the inside a cheery, upbeat appearance. It also has numerous additional shrines.

Location : Kelambakkam

Address : 1/85, OMR Kittu Nagar, OMR, Kittu Nagar, Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu 603103

Nearby Temples : Sai Baba Temple / Keliamman Kovil / Sri Shiva Shakti Vinayakar Temple / Poorana Brahmam Temple / Anjaneyar Temple Sannidhi / Swarnakarshana Bhairavar Temple / Athivaradhar Temple

Thirunavaleeswarar Kovil

The Sanctum Sanctorum, antarala, ardha mandapam, and open mukha mandapam make up the temple. There is a three-tiered vesara Vimanam situated on the sanctum sanctorum. Shiva, Dakshinamurthy, Maha Vishnu, and Brahma are depicted in stucco on the Tala and Greeva Vimana koshtams.

Location : Navalur

Address : Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Navalur, Tamil Nadu 603103

Nearby Temples : Vembadi Amman Kovil / Pudupakkam Sri Veera Anjaneyar Temple / Sadhasiva Bramendhirar Temple / Sri Chenganmaaleeswarar Shiva Temple / Thirupporur Shiva Temple (Pranava Hill) / Arulmigu Kandhaswamy Thirukkoil / Devasthanam - Thiruporur [Thiruppugazh Temple] / murugantemple / Pidari rathams / Cave Temple / Pancha Rathas (Five Chariots)

Kurai Theerkkum Govindan Temple

In response to Sownaka Maharaji's prayers, Lord Maha Vishnu stayed on in Serumanancheri. In this temple, Lord Srinivasa takes on the form of Kurai Theerkum Govindan, who bestows blessings, lifts the burdens of his followers, and grants their wishes, as he promised Sownaka Maharishi.

Location : Semmencherry

Address : Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Semmancheri, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600119

Nearby Temples : Srinivasa Perumal Temple / Shri Pal Muniswarar Temple / Kurai Theerkkum Govindan Temple / Lord Shiva Temple / Sri Prathyangira Devi Temple / Jagannath Shrine / Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple

Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal Temple, Sri Bhakta Bajana Sabha

Thoraipakkam is home to the Hindu temple Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal Temple, and Sri Bhakta Bajana Sabha. Though modest in size, this temple is heavenly and can be found behind the famous BSR Mall. This is a quiet and calm temple that draws a large number of worshippers.

Location : Thoraipakkam

Address : Post Office St, Seevaram, Perungudi, Thoraipakkam, Tamil Nadu 600097

Nearby Temples : Shri Perumal Temple / Pillayar Kovil / Shiradi Sai Baba Temple / Selva Vinayagar Temple / Sri Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal Temple / Gangai Amman Temple / Sri Thulukanath Amman Temple / Aazhikandeswarar Kovil

Srinivasa Perumal Shrine

The serene Srinivasa Perumal Shrine is situated on OMR Road. Usually, it isn't crowded. Without any interruptions, we can pray to God and perform Bajans here. We can worship practically any Hindu god here. This is quite pleasant.

Location : Karapakkam

Address : Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Karapakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600097

Nearby Temples : Karapakkam Sivan Temple / Shri Gangai Amman Temple / Lord Hanuman Temple / Vinayagar Temple / Draupadi Amman Kovil / Shirdi Sai Baba Temple / Sri Prathyangira Devi Temple / Selva Vinayagar Temple

Karapakkam Sivan Temple

A Hindu temple complex called Karapakkam Shiva Temple is situated in Chennai City on OMR Road, close to the Karapakkam Bus Stop. The Shrine of Murugan, Vishnu, Gangai Amman, Navagrahas, Ardhanareeswarar, and a large statue of Anjaneya are all located within this temple complex.

Location : Karapakkam

Address : Bus Stop, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, near Karapakkam, Karapakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600097

Nearby Temples : Shri Gangai Amman Temple / Lord Hanuman Temple / Sri Sundhra Varatharaja Perumal Temple / Kaali Amman Temple / ISKCON Temples / Selva Vinayagar Temple / Arulmigu Kasi Viswanathar Temple