Thiruvalluvar Temple — Tamil Nadu | AllMandir
Where is Thiruvalluvar Temple? Thiruvalluvar Temple is a Hindu mandir in Zone 9 Teynampet, Tamil Nadu.
Location: Zone 9 Teynampet, Tamil Nadu
Address: Mundakanniamman Koil Street, Zone 9 Teynampet
Postal code: 600004
Visiting this temple
Where is Thiruvalluvar Temple? Thiruvalluvar Temple is a Hindu mandir in Zone 9 Teynampet, Tamil Nadu. Visiting Thiruvalluvar Temple: plan darshan during published temple hours when available. This mandir serves the local Hindu community in Zone 9 Teynampet, Tamil Nadu. Use AllMandir for the map, driving directions, and to compare nearby mandirs before you travel. Published darshan hours are not on file yet for Thiruvalluvar Temple. Check the temple’s phone line or social pages before you leave, especially on weekends and festival dates. The mandir sits in Zone 9 Teynampet near Tamil Nadu. If you are new to the area, open the directions link for turn-by-turn routing and parking hints from your map app. Nearby mandirs on AllMandir include Madhava Perumal temple, Malleswarar - Saptha Lingam, Apparswami Temple, Vaaliswarar - Saptha Lingam. Many families visit a cluster of temples in one trip — compare timings on each listing before you go. Open the Panchang tab on AllMandir and choose Tamil Nadu to see today’s tithi, Rahu Kaal, and upcoming vrata dates for that area. AllMandir is a free directory: temple photos when shared, heritage notes for famous pilgrimage sites, festival calendars, and member sign-in for saved mandir and comments. Report corrections from the temple page so the listing stays accurate for the next visitor.
History & significance
The Ekambareswarar–Kamakshi Temple, commonly known as the Thiruvalluvar Temple, is a Hindu temple dedicated to the poet-saint Valluvar in the neighborhood of Mylapore in Chennai, India. The shrine is located within the Ekambareswarar temple complex. Believed to have been constructed in the early 16th century, the temple was extensively renovated in the 1970s. Traditionally believed to be the birthplace of Saint Valluvar, the temple is the oldest ever built to Valluvar. The temple also serves as the venue for meetings of Tamil language enthusiasts and conducting Kural classes. While many consider the temple as the birthplace of Valluvar, some additionally consider it as his samadhi.
Temple questions
Where is Thiruvalluvar Temple?
Thiruvalluvar Temple is a Hindu mandir in Zone 9 Teynampet, Tamil Nadu.
What are Thiruvalluvar Temple darshan timings?
Check Thiruvalluvar Temple darshan timings on AllMandir or contact the temple before visiting. Festival days often have different hours.
How do I reach Thiruvalluvar Temple?
Thiruvalluvar Temple is in Zone 9 Teynampet, Tamil Nadu (Mundakanniamman Koil Street, Zone 9 Teynampet). Open the AllMandir temple page for the map and directions.
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