Mundaka Kanni Amman Temple
Hindu temple in Tamil Nadu, India
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Mundaka Kanni Amman Temple is a Hindu temple in the neighbourhood of Mylapore in Chennai, India. It is dedicated to Mariamman and used to be famous for animal sacrifices.[1] The temple is one of the most famous shrines dedicated to Mariamman.
| Mundaka Kanni Amman Temple | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Chennai |
| Deity | Lord Mariamman |
| Location | |
| Location | Chennai |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
The neighbourhood is served by Mundakanniamman Koil railway station of the Chennai MRTS on the Chennai Beach - Velachery line.
Location
In the Luz-Sanlthome road, at the left an arch could be seen. Through that route this temple could be reached.
Structure
In the rear side of the presiding deity a tree is found. It is worshipped as the Temple tree. [2] Facing east, this temple has a three-tier gopura. Sacred Ficus religiosa trees are found inside the temple. Vinayaka and Nāgas are also found inside.
