Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu · 13.0337°, 80.2699°
Chennai's landmark temple in the old town of Mylapore, rebuilt inland in the Vijayanagara period after the Portuguese occupation of the shore where the Tevaram-era original stood. Its 37 m gopuram, tank, and Panguni festival (with the Arupathimoovar procession of the 63 Nayanmar saints) anchor the city's classical culture.
Parvati, distracted by a peacock's dance while Shiva taught, was born as a peahen (mayil) and worshipped the linga here — giving Mylapore ('peacock town') its name; she is Karpagambal, the wish-granting goddess.
coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-26 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Vijayanagara