Kapaleeshwarar Temple complex
Mylapore taluka, Chennai district, Tamil Nadu
Near Mylapore (about 320 m from the village's approximate position, straight line).
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- Denomination
- Shaiva (as listed in the source)
- Location
- 13.03377° N, 80.26984° E
Source: OpenStreetMap (way/1548155931), extract of 23 Oct 2026. © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL-1.0. Last seen in the source 3 Nov 2026. Not checked by VoiceOfVillage; call before you travel.
How to reach Kapaleeshwarar Temple complex
- Nearest railway station: Thirumayilai — about 310 m (straight line)
- Nearest bus station: மைலாப்பூர் — about 210 m (straight line)
- Nearest airport: Chennai International Airport — about 12 km (straight line)
Straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap; road distances are longer. Check routes before you travel.
Questions about Kapaleeshwarar Temple complex
Where is Kapaleeshwarar Temple complex?
Kapaleeshwarar Temple complex is a temple in Mylapore taluka, Chennai district, Tamil Nadu.
Which village is Kapaleeshwarar Temple complex in or near?
Mylapore: about 320 m from the village's approximate position in a straight line.
Which is the nearest railway station to Kapaleeshwarar Temple complex?
Thirumayilai, about 310 m away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). Road distance is longer.
Which airport is nearest to Kapaleeshwarar Temple complex?
Chennai International Airport, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap).
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