Ashtalakshmi Temple Chennai, Timings, History, Travel Guide and How to reach

Ashtalakshmi Temple Chennai – Guide

Ashtalakshmi Temple is a hindu temple which is located in Besant Nagar, Chennai. This temple is located few kms away from the beach from where a beautiful view of the Bay of Bengal is seen. Ashtalakshmi is known as the goddess of wealth and knowledge. This ashtalakshmi Temple was built to worship the eighth form of Maa Saraswati in the same temple.

History of this Temple

This construction of Ashtalakshmi Temple was started in the year 1974 and the construction was completed on 5 April 1976 in the presence of 44^th Guru of the Ahobila Mutt Vedanta Desika Yatheendra Mahadesikan Swami.

According to Veda and puranas goddess Lakshmi emerged from the ocean during the churning of Milkey ocean. The shrines of the eight forms of Goddess Lakshmi is situated in four separate sanctums of the temple. The main shrine of Goddess Lakshmi and Vishnu is situated on the second level.

Best time to visit Ashtalakshmi Temple

The festivals celebrated in Ashtalakshmi Temple are Pavitra Utsavam, Dhanur Masa Pooja, Janmashtami in the month of September or October Navratri in the month of September or October Deepawali in the month of October or November, Karthigai Deepam, English New Year, Pongal, and Tamil New Year’s Day.

Ashtalakshmi Temple Timings

Ashtalakshmi Temple opens from 6:30 AM to 12:00 Noon in the morning and from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM in the evening. Morning aarti is performed at 8:00 AM in the morning and evening aarti is performed at 7:30 PM in the evening.

Places to visit near this temple

Marina Beach

This is the famous beach of this city. This beach is 6.72 km away from the temple.

Kapaleeswarar Temple

This temple is dedicated to lord Shiva. This temple is located at a distance of 4.32 km away from the Ashtalaxmi Temple.

Government Museum

This is the old and famous museum of this city. This museum is located at a distance of about 8.54 km away from the temple.

Besant Nagar Beach

This is the famous beach of this city. This beach is 960 m away from the temple.

Sri Parthasarathy Temple

This temple is located at a distance of 6.63 km away from the Ashtalakshmi temple. This temple is dedicated to Parthasarathy.

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam

This temple is dedicated to lord Vishnu. This temple is located at a distance of 5.3 km away from the Ashtalaxmi temple.

Vadapalani Murugan Temple

This temple is dedicated to lord Shiva’s son Kartikeya. This temple is located at a distance of about 8.29 km away from the Ashtalaxmi temple.

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How to reach Ashtalakshmi Temple

By Air- The nearest airport from Ashtalakshmi Temple is Chennai airport which is at a distance of 16 km away from the temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Train- The nearest railway station from Ashtalakshmi Temple is Indira Nagar Railway Station which is at a distance of about 3 km away from the temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Road- The nearest bust Stop to this temple is Besant Nagar Bus Stop. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi. You can easily reach this temple by using Buses or taxi from any part of the country as roads are well connected.

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