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Ashtalakshmi Temple
4.5
#17 of 425 things to do in Chennai (Madras)
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Neighborhood: Besant Nagar
Named after the noted lady theosophist Annie Besant, Besant Nagar is one of the most preferred areas to reside in Chennai due to the presence of the beach. The extremely calm and serene area with its colonial hangover is studded with sea- facing homes owned by the affluent families and has a string of restaurants, cafes, shops and boutiques around it. Home to Elliot’s Beach, The Theosophical Society and Kalakshetra, the world famous dance school along with beautiful temples and churches, this is where Chennai loves to chill. The confluence of best of nature, art and history within the greenest parts of the city limits is evident in the culture of this neighbourhood, which makes it one of the most favourite hangout zones for all the locals.
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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HWPKG
Vadodara, India316 contributions
Excellent experience
Jan 2020 • Solo
You climb about 20-30 steps to see this beautiful temple that is right on the beach in Chennai. We went on New Year's Day so there was a mela happening on the beach. Had really good darshan and a fantastic overall experience.
Written January 4, 2020
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ccbtraveller
Bengaluru, India89 contributions
money minded priests
Dec 2020
the temple is located in a very picturesque place, alone the beach. the layout of different Lakshmi sanctums are kind of one above the other. never seen such a temple architecture.
the priest were just money minded. they expect a big tip & till they get it, they are pestering us. very irritating behavior. due to that, lost the purpose of visit.
Written December 15, 2020
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balma1958
Chennai (Madras), India1 contribution
temple filled with small cockroaches
Jun 2015 • Couples
I went to this temple many times during 2015. The main Mahalakshmi temple moolavar is covered with silver/metal cover on the head. While the Gurukal removes the cover as well as at the back side and in the entire area of the moolaval of Mahalakshmi temple all the areas are covered with small cockroaches. The oil pans are also contains lot of small dead cockroaches. The Gurukkal concentrates only for the collection of tips for performing pooja and they are not maintaining. I don't know where this matter has to be brought to known to rectify the deficiency in maintenance.
Written June 11, 2015
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asp_smc
Muscat, Oman218 contributions
Lakshmi temple in Chennai
Lord Lakshmi temple is located on the besent Nagar beach , close to sea. Visited during morning hours and got the blessings from lord. Amazing architecture at the beach! Very quite temple with very decent facilities and people. A must visit place in chennai.
Written May 4, 2015
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283subashs
Decatur, IL35 contributions
Exquisite and divine
Oct 2014 • Family
It is an exquisite temple with typical south indian temple architecture that is located very very close to sea shore near Besant Nagar, Chennai. It houses 8 different forms of goddesses of wealth and prosperity i.e God Lakshmi Devi. The temple is layered on multiple levels from ground up and is so serene to see and experience divinity.
Written April 29, 2015
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Subho_Das
Gurugram (Gurgaon), India66 contributions
Ancient heritage of Chennai
Jan 2015 • Friends
Situated on Chennai's beach the Ashtalakshmi temple is a beautiful temple to visit. It houses many smaller temples in its complex that comprises shrines of all the eight appellations of the goddess of wealth and beauty. So, it may take almost an hour to complete a tour of this ancient heritage which was badly affected by the tsunami that hit southern India in 2004. Recommended! (Don't forget to have some street food and spicy snacks along with coconut water on the road near the beach after your darshan)
Written April 29, 2015
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JAGDISH RAVAL
Ahmedabad, India4,020 contributions
A Nice Temple
Feb 2015 • Couples
Ashtalakshmi Temple is located on the shores of Bay of Bengal at Besant Nagar Beach, Chennai. The temple is dedicated to Sri Mahalakshmi, the consort of sriman Narayan (Sri Mahavishnu). The Mahalkshmi resides in temple with her eight forms namely Adhi Lakshmi, Dhanya Lakshmi, Dahirya Lakshmi, Gaja Lakshmi, Vidya Lakshmi, Vijaya Lakshmi, Santhana Lakshmi and Dhana Lakshmi. Nice eight idols of Goddess Mahalakshmi. Nice darshan.
Written April 29, 2015
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anuparam
Chennai (Madras), India70 contributions
NIce place
Mar 2014 • Family
This temple is located near the Tiruvanmiyur beach.There are 8 separate shrines for the 8 lakshmis.You can have darshan and then enjoy some time in the beach which is near the temple.
Written February 18, 2015
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DEEPAK KUMAR R
17 contributions
Visit to Ashat Laxmi temple -Chennai
Mar 2015 • Solo
Temple is on sea side Basant Nagar area visit all the goddesses . Near By beach and stay in hotels / restaurants are available. puja items/ souvenirs are available in complex.
Best time in morning hours or evening you can have good breeze of sea . you can see from top the view of beach , hotels sky etc . puja kit for goddess is approximately Rs 195/- and inside donations boxes are there to donate as per your choice. Car parking available next to temple you can keep your shoes in car or out side .
Written March 18, 2015
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rukepedia
California11 contributions
Historic temple to visit
Mar 2015 • Business
It houses idols of 8 goddesses who bless us in different areas like studies, courage, money, victory, strength etc. There is also idol of guruvayoor swamy, narasimha swamy, anjaneyar.
Written March 11, 2015
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