Gods of Mylapore walking tour: Journey Through Living Traditions

Visit Chennai's Mylapore neighborhood on foot with this guided tour. You'll spend time at the famous Kapaleeshwarar Temple, visit the Sri Ramakrishna Temple and the Sao Tome Church, and make a stop at the Chennai Lighthouse. You will also make a stop along the way for a snack and the chance to sample local coffee.

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This is a typical itinerary for this product Stop At: Kapaleeshwarar Temple, 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! Duration: 45 minutes Stop At: Sri Ramakrishna Math, 31 RK Mutt Rd, 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. Duration: 45 minutes Stop At: Vasupujya Swami Shwetambar Jain Mandir, 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. Duration: 30 minutes Stop At: San Thome Church, 38 San Thome High Road, Chennai (Madras) 600004 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. Duration: 45 minutes

Start:Traveller pickup offered. - Ramakrishna Mutt Old Temple, 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 Pickup details - All chennai hotels Port pickup offered During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports. - CHENNAI PORT, 37MV+M95, Chennai Port Trust, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600001, India End: - Santhome Cathedral Basilica, 38, Santhome High Rd, Santhome, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004, India

- Not wheelchair accessible - Near public transportation If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 122623P2 [000-800-050-4514](tel:000-800-050-4514)

- Confirmation will be received at time of booking - Most travellers can participate - This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund - This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers

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