Kapaleeswarar Temple
About Kapaleeswarar Temple
Arulmigu Kapaleeswarar Temple stands as a prominent Hindu temple in Mylapore, Chennai, dedicated to Lord Shiva (Kapaleeswarar). The temple's name derives from 'kapala' meaning head and 'Ishvara' meaning Lord, an epithet of Shiva. Originally constructed during the 7th century CE, the temple underwent significant damage in 1566 when Mylapore fell under Portuguese control, but was subsequently restored. The current structure dates back approximately 300 years. The temple's most distinctive feature is its 120-foot gopuram adorned with stucco figures, constructed in 1906. The sacred tank, known as Kapaleeshwarar Tank or Mylapore Tank, lies to the west and measures approximately 190 meters in length and 143 meters in breadth, making it one of the oldest and well-maintained temple tanks in the city. The site holds historical significance as the residence of Thiruvalluvar, the author of the Tirukkural, two millennia ago, and was celebrated by 7th-century Shaivite saints Thirugnana Sambandhar and Appar.
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