| Malleeswarar Temple, Mylapore | |
| Coordinates: | 13.0389°N 80.2727°W |
| Country: | India |
| State: | Tamil Nadu |
| District: | Chennai |
| Location: | Mylapore in Chennai |
| Deity: | Lord Shiva |
Malleeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple located in Mylapore in Chennai, India. It is dedicated to Shiva.
This temple is one of the Sapta Sthana Shiva temples in Mylapore area (one of the seven sacred Shiva temples in Mylapore).[1] They are:
In addition to these "Sapta Sthana Shiva sthalas", the Ekambareshwarar–Valluvar temple in the neighbourhood is traditionally considered the indispensable eighth.[2]
The presiding deity is known as Malleeswarar. The goddess is known as Marakatambikai.[1] As there is more number of Jasmine trees the presiding deity is known as Malleeswarar.[3]
The temple located at the rear side of Karaneeswarar Temple. It is opened for worship from 6.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m and 4.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.[1]