FAMOUS TEMPLES IN CHENNAI

Those looking to explore religious sites in India, book cheap flights from Dallas to Chennai and visit some of the most famous temples here. Chennai is home to several architecturally brilliant revered places of worship in South India. Their supreme built and rich histories have made them iconic places to visit in the city. In the modern day of cheap air travel, there are several international airlines that offer DFW to MAA cheap flights at incredible discounts. Book one of these cheap international plane tickets and travel to Chennai for your most spiritually enlightening trip yet!

1. Parthasarathy Temple

Located in Triplicane, the Parthasarathy Temple dedicated to Hindu God Krishna is an amazing site to visit on DFW to MAA cheap flights. Parthasarathy is a Sanskrit word which translates to “Charioteer of Arjuna” - Krishna was Arjuna’s charioteer during the epic Mahabharata battle according to Hindu mythology. Book cheap flights from Dallas to Chennai and explore the interesting temple interiors. Separate entrances have been designated for the shrines of Hindu deities Rama and Narasimha. There are stunning intricate designs on the temple towers and pillars.

2. Kapaleeshwar Temple

Located in Mylapore suburb of Chennai, the Kapaleeshwar Temple is dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva and his consort Goddess Parvati. It is a fascinating place to visit on cheap flights from Dallas to Chennai. The name of the temple is derived from two words, ‘Kapalam’ which means ‘head and ‘Eeshwarar’ which is another way of addressing Shiva. The temple is believed to have been constructed by the Pallava kings sometime around the 7th century. Its architectural style is reminiscent of Dravidian designs. Book DFW to MAA cheap flights and marvel at the detailed architecture of this imposing structure.

3. Ashtalakshmi Temple

This temple has four levels and lies on the shores of Besant Nagar beach. It is dedicated to eight Hindu Goddesses believed to be secondary manifestations of the Hindu Goddess Lakshmi - the Goddess of wealth and prosperity. Book cheap flights from Dallas to Chennai and visit this magnificent temple where idols of these eight Goddesses are housed at different levels. Book DFW to MAA cheap flights and see the idol of Goddess Dhanalakshmi, the only one to be placed on the fourth level.

4. Kalikambal Temple

Another fascinating temple to visit on cheap flights from Dallas to Chennai is the Kalikambal Temple. The present day temple was built in 1640 AD after the destruction of the original one by Portuguese invaders. It is dedicated to Goddess Kalikambal, also revered as Goddess Kamakshi in other parts of India. It is believed that Goddess Kalikambal is a more peaceful form of the intensely aggressive Goddess Kamakshi. Book DFW to MAA cheap flights at discounted airfares and explore this amazing place.

5. Navagraha Temples

Located on the outskirts of Chennai, these are a cluster of nine temples dedicated to the ‘Navagrahas’ or the nine planets. Arrive on DFW to MAA cheap flights and behold the impressive architectural style of the temples built during the Chola period. The temples were raised so that people would not have to go as far as Kumbakonam to worship the nine planets. The Hindu God Shiva is the presiding deity of the temples, although he is worshiped by various names in different temples. Book cheap flights from Dallas to Chennai and visit these fascinating places of worship.

There are several more temples you can visit on cheap flights from Dallas to Chennai. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam Temple, Marundeeswarar Temple, ISKCON Temple and Shirdi Sai Baba Temple are a few others you can visit on DFW to MAA cheap flights. Book cheap international air tickets to explore some of the most beautiful revered places of worship in Chennai.

-Indian Eagle