Virupakshiswarar Temple, Mylapore

Virupakshiswarar 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:


 * 1) Karaneeswarar Temple
 * 2) Tirttapaleeswarar Temple
 * 3) Velleeswarar Temple
 * 4) Virupakshiswarar Temple
 * 5) Valeeswarar Temple
 * 6) Malleeswarar Temple
 * 7) 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 Virupakshiswarar. The goddess is known as Visalakshi. While Sundarar was worshipping the deity, as per his wish, the Lord blessed him with his Tandava of Nataraja.

Opening time
The temple located near Karaneeswarar Temple in Mylapore. It is opened for worship from 6.30 a.m. to 12.00 a.m and 4.30 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.