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At a glance: Thyagaraja Temple in Thiruvottiyur is a major Shiva and Vadivudai Amman place of worship in north Chennai. HRCE lists it as Thiyagaraja Swamy Temple. Allow time for both principal sacred settings within a confirmed worship session, following the permitted route through the complex.
Listed vegetarian options. Shown distances are approximate straight-line distances; road routes may be longer.
The A2B sweets-and-snacks branch on P.H.Road, Purasaiwakkam, with clearly sized savoury-pack examples.
Hand Murukku (250g) · ₹129.46
Est. for two ₹271 · Hygiene not assessed
9.7 km away (straight line)
Contemporary Indian vegetarian small plates, curries and breads at Poppadum on Ormes Road, Kilpauk.
Khaman Chaat · ₹400
Est. for two ₹1,200 · Hygiene not assessed
10.4 km away (straight line)
A Chetpet sweets and savouries stop, with milk peda, Madras mixture and murukku among the published packs.
Special Cow Milk Peda (250g) · ₹205
Est. for two ₹365 · Hygiene not assessed
11.3 km away (straight line)
Thyagaraja Temple in Thiruvottiyur is a major Shiva and Vadivudai Amman place of worship in north Chennai. HRCE lists it as Thiyagaraja Swamy Temple. Allow time for both principal sacred settings within a confirmed worship session, following the permitted route through the complex.
The official account identifies Shiva here as Adipureeswarar and explains the Thyagaraja name within the temple’s tradition. Vadivudai Amman is central to its identity too. Reading both names helps visitors recognise that signs, directions and devotional references may emphasise different aspects of the same complex.
HRCE presents accounts of the deity’s origins and blessings as part of the site’s religious history. Read these as sacred tradition while appreciating the living worship and specific devotional setting.
The temple’s history connects the site with Saivite saints and Tamil devotional literature. Take time over any interpretation and the names of the shrines along the permitted route. A short visit can introduce that heritage without claiming that every inscription or enclosure is accessible for independent study.
HRCE publishes 06:00–12:00 and 16:00–20:30. Tuesday and Pradosham afternoon opening is listed as 15:00. Special Friday, full-moon and festival information should be confirmed for the actual visit, since additional notices do not necessarily describe an ordinary daily schedule.
The official address is Theradi Sannathi Street, Thiruvottiyur, Chennai 600019. Use the named main temple map point, then follow the entrance and queue arrangement in operation. Allow comfortable travel time and keep the pickup point clear.
Ask the authorised counter about any chosen service, offering or charge; the reviewed primary pages did not establish a single general admission tariff. Follow current instructions on footwear, dress, bags and cameras. Ask before photographing people or remaining near a shrine while others are waiting.
Allow roughly seventy-five minutes, with additional time for queues or a particular service. Keep the midday closure in mind when planning another north Chennai stop. Stay within permitted circulation and make access or assistance enquiries directly, rather than assuming every part of the compound admits casual visitors.
Visiting Hours
Entry Fee: No universal admission tariff was established from the current temple pages reviewed. Confirm any chosen worship service, offering or event charge directly.
Verified: October 2026
Address
Theradi Sannathi Street, Thiruvottiyur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600019
How to Reach: Use Theradi Sannathi Street, Thiruvottiyur, Chennai 600019. Follow the named main temple map point and the current entrance instructions.
Yes. HRCE uses Thiyagaraja Swamy Temple for this Thiruvottiyur complex, closely associated with Vadivudai Amman.
HRCE lists 06:00–12:00 and 16:00–20:30. Tuesday and Pradosham afternoon opening is 15:00; check special-day notices.
Use Theradi Sannathi Street, Thiruvottiyur, Chennai 600019, and the named main temple map point.
The visit includes the permitted Shiva and Vadivudai Amman shrine areas within the same Thiruvottiyur temple complex.