Mundaka Kanni Amman Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictChennai
DeityLord Mariamman
Location
LocationChennai
StateTamil Nadu
CountryIndia

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. The temple is one of the most famous shrines dedicated to Mariamman.

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. [1] 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.

Presiding deity

Mundakanniamman is the presiding deity of the temple. She is one of the Avatars of Renukadevi and one among the Saptakannis. [1]

References

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