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This ancient Shiva Temple, situated in Mylapore, Chennai. It is considered one of the most sacred Hindu temples in Southern India.
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The ancient Kapaleeshwarar temple is a Hindu temple, situated in Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is more than 350 years old and is considered by Hindus to be one of the most sacred Hindu
temples in Southern India. The temple is the biggest in the city and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is a fine specimen of the Dravidian style of architecture. The 37metre gopuram is especially noteworthy for its intricate carvings depicting tales from Hindu mythology. The presiding deity of the temple is a form of Shiva called Kapaleeshwarar and the form of Shiva's wife Parvati at the temple is called Karpagambal (from the Tamil 'goddess of the wish-yielding tree').
Legend has it that Lord Shiva was once telling Lord Brahma (the Hindu god of creation) about the creation of the three lokas but Lord Brahma did not agree, then Shiva got angry and plucked out one of Brahma's four heads. Brahma begged for forgiveness and was asked to perform penance at Mayilai (Mylapore) and then he asked Lord Shiva to take the name of Kapaleeswarar.
In the Temple everyday there are four daily pujas (worships): the early morning puja, the day puja, the pradosha kaala puja and the night puja.
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