The Ashtalakshmi Temple is a very famous and most revered Hindu temple that is situated in Besant Nagar chennai in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The Ashtalakshmi temple is also called as Arulmigu Mahalakshmi Temple. Temple is dedicated to the goddess Mahalakshmi. Here the meaning of Astalakshmi means eight divine forms of Goddess Mahalakshmi and the 8 forms are Adi Lakshmi, Dhanya Lakshmi, Dhairya Lakshmi, Gaja Lakshmi, Santana Lakshmi, Vijaya Lakshmi, Vidya Lakshmi, and Dhana Lakshmi. The people visit to this temple to seek blessing from the Mahalakshmi Devi and wish about the wealth and prosperity in their life to the deity.
The temple is built by following the Dravidian Architecture style at the Temple very beautiful and style architecture and santcums are present in this temple. It is a very famous pilgrimage site to the devotees of Mahalakshmi Devi in Chennai and in the temple conducts daily poojas homams rituals. The temple was constructed in the 1970s by the guidance of Sri Mukkur Srinivasa Varadachariar Swamigal.
The devotees can make offerings to the deity of Mahalakshmi and the items that are required to the offerings that are available in the shops outside to the temple.
Archanai: A special pooja performed with the chanting of names of Goddess Mahalakshmi.
Thulasi Mala: Offering of sacred basil garland to the deity.
Kumkum & Turmeric: Traditional offerings symbolizing prosperity and purity.
Coconut & Fruits: Devotees offer coconuts and fruits as part of the rituals.
Milk Abhishekam: Milk is poured over the deity as an act of devotion.
Ghee Deepam: Lighting of lamps with ghee for blessings.
Annadhanam (Food Offering): Free food distribution to devotees.
Gold & Silver Ornaments: Devotees donate jewelry as a mark of devotion.
Saree & Blouse Piece: Offering traditional clothing to the Goddess.
Special Homam & Poojas: Ritualistic fire offerings and elaborate poojas for specific blessings.
How to reach Ashtalakshmi Temple, Chennai
Mode of Transport
Route Details
By Air
The nearest airport to the Ashtalakshmi Lakshmi Temple is Chennai International Airport its approximately 15 kilometres from the temple and the taxis caps are available from the airport to the temple.
By Train
The nearest railway station is Chennai Central (Approx. 14 km) and Egmore Railway Station (Approx. 12 km). From there, you can take a taxi, auto-rickshaw, or local bus.
By Bus
The various types of MTC buses are available from the Besant Nagar to the temple and also from the various parts of the chennai. The nearest bus stop to the Ashtalakshmi Temple is Besant Nagar bus stop From the bus stop the temple is walking distance.
By Metro
The nearest metro station is Little Mount Metro Station (Approx. 8 km). From there, you can take an auto-rickshaw or bus.
