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Mylapore walking tour in Chennai will demystify Hindu Gods & Temple rituals. From far, the thousands of Hindu Gods and complex rituals in temples look bewildering! Our Cultural Evangelist will demystify the reason for so many Gods and purpose of Temple rituals.
Relics of St Thomas are a highlight of the Mylapore walking tour in Chennai. Visit the Shrine in San Thome Basilica to see relics like a small bone of St Thomas, the head of the lance with which the Saint was pierced and an ancient painting of Our Blessed Mother.
Mylapore walking tour in Chennai. comes with an opportunity to savor the taste of the iconic Filter Coffee of Mylapore.
Our company is committed to strengthening local communities. We help train and employ local guides and support local businesses to ensure travel dollars stay where they are spent. Our guide will be happy to talk about the community initiatives we undertake.
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Departure Point
51, Ramakrishna Mutt Rd, opp. P.S Matriculation School, Alamelu Manga Puram, Sankarapuram, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004, India
Our guide will meet you at entrance of Ramakirshna Mutt
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37MV+M95, Chennai Port Trust, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600001, India
234, Ramakrishna Mutt Rd, Vinayaka Nagar Colony, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004, India The Chennai walk is set in Mylapore, an ancient site with written records dating back to the 1st century AD. It is a land of many Gods! We will begin the walking tour in Chennai at Kapaaleswar Temple, the most famous temple in Mylapore. The Temple is the epicenter of Mylapore and our guide will demystify all the fantastic rituals that are happening in the temple! 45 minutes
Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai (Madras), India Next in our Chennai walk we will visit the monastery and universal temple of Ramakrishna, one of India's greatest philosophers. Our cultural evangelist will explain his contribution to Indian philosophy, his belief in harmony of religions. His stellar work in acting as a bridge between the ancient and modern worlds. 45 minutes
91, Kutchery Rd, Madhavaperumalpuram, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004, India Vasupujya Swami temple is a Shwetambara Jain temple and has an impressive architecture. The temple is dedicated to Lord Mahavira and the other 24 Tirtankaras (spiritual teachers). The temple has a spell binding ambience and adds to the religious diversity of Mylapore. 30 minutes
San Thome Church, Chennai (Madras), India The walking tour in Chennai brings us to the principal church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madras & Mylapore. Its a mesmerizing experience inside the neo gothic style Basilica. The shrine preserves a small bone and the lance that pierced through Saint Thomas in the year 52 and that is indeed the highlight of this Chennai walk. 45 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Traveler42115791892
12 Nov 2024
This was a neat tour with a fun and knowledgeable guide. It was a good way to see a lot of the important religious sites of Chennai.
609priyac
11 Nov 2024
This was an excellent tour. I have been to Chennai many times but never on a tour. I didn’t know what to expect but Satish was excellent - very informative and interesting. There was a lot to see and he covered everything so well.
spangledragon
10 Nov 2024
We had excellent communication from the company before the tour. On the day, we met Hareesh and spent the next three hours learning about (and experiencing) local architecture, history and religion. Hareesh was extremely knowledgeable and shared his own experiences with us, as well as helping us navigate the complex and fascinating temples. His English is great.
I learnt about the relationship between Hindus and the planet Saturn, the role of the huge body of water next to the Kapaleeshwar Temple, that there are only three sites globally holding the remains of the apostles.
Remember to wear comfortable shoes that are easy to slip on and off as you can't wear them in the temples, and make sure shoulders and knees are covered. It's also worth noting that photography isn't allowed inside any of the religious buildings.
If you have the time, take a tuktuk to Mylapore. It was really worth it.
This tour in
Tamil Nadu
is organized by
5 Senses Walks Chennai
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