All the true devotees of Mahadev Ji must visit the beautiful and famous temple “Kapaleeswar” which is located in Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. This is a very old Hindu temple purely dedicated to the Lord Shiva Ji. As per the Tamil religion, the name Karpagambal refers to the Tamil name for Shiva’s consort Parvati. That’s why many Hindu devotees visit this temple for the worshipping of the Lord Shiva Parvati in this temple. There is a significant incursion of pilgrims to the temple during festival season, with many coming from all over the world.
The largest and most stunning temple in Chennai, which is a prime example of Dravidian architecture, is located at கபாலீஸ்வரர் கோவில். You can also experience this festival at celebrations such as the 10-day Aruvathumoovar festival and the Mahashivarathri festival.
Kapaleeswarar Temple Darshan Timings
| Day | Morning Timing | Evening Timing |
| Monday | 5.00 AM – 12.00 PM | 4.00 PM – 9.30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5.00 AM – 12.00 PM | 4.00 PM – 9.30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5.00 AM – 12.00 PM | 4.00 PM – 9.30 PM |
| Thursday | 5.00 AM – 12.00 PM | 4.00 PM – 9.30 PM |
| Friday | 5.00 AM – 12.00 PM | 4.00 PM – 9.30 PM |
| Saturday | 5.00 AM – 12.00 PM | 4.00 PM – 9.30 PM |
| Sunday | 5.00 AM – 12.00 PM | 4.00 PM – 9.30 PM |
Kapaleeswarar Temple Pooja, Aarti, Abhishekam Offerings
In the Kapaleeswarar Temple, there are various types of Pooja, Aarti, and Abhishekam performing for devotees.
| Daily Pooja/ Rituals | Day | Timings |
| Temple Opening Time | Mon to Sun | 04:00 |
| Ko Pooja | Mon to Sun | 05:00 |
| Vaikarai Pooja | Mon to Sun | 06:00 |
| Devotees Darshan | Mon to Sun | 06:30 to 08:00 |
| Kala Sandhi Pooja | Mon to Sun | 08:00 to 08:20 |
| Devotees Darshan | Mon to Sun | 08:20 to 12:00 |
| Uchi Kaala Pooja | Mon to Sun | 12:00 to 12:30 |
| Temple Remain Closed | Mon to Sun | 12:30 to 16:00 |
| Devotees Darshan | Mon to Sun | 16:00 to 21:00 |
| Ardhajama Pooja | Mon to Sun | 21:00 to 21:30 |
| Temple Closing Time | Mon to Sun | 21:30 |
| Sani Peyarchi abhishekam | Mon to Sun | 8:00 Am |
Mylapore Kapaleeswarar Temple Pooja Timings
| DAY | DAILY POOJAS | TIMING |
| Monday to Sunday | Ko Pooja | 5.00 AM |
| Monday to Sunday | Vaikarai Pooja | 6.00 AM |
| Monday to Sunday | Devotees Darshan | 6.30 AM – 8.00 AM |
| Monday to Sunday | Kala Sandhi Pooja | 8.00 AM – 8.20 AM |
| Monday to Sunday | Devotees Darshan | 8.20 AM – 12.00 PM |
| Monday to Sunday | Uchi Kaala Pooja | 12.00 PM – 12.30 PM |
| Monday to Sunday | Devotees Darshan | 4.00 PM – 9.00 PM |
| Monday to Sunday | Ardhajama Pooja | 9.00 PM – 9.30 PM |
Kapaleeswarar Temple Contact Number
12/1, வடக்கு மாட வீதி, – 600004.
தொலைபேசி எண் : 044-24641670
மின்னஞ்சல் : https://mylaikapaleeswarar.hrce.tn.gov.in/