How to Reach

From Delhi to Ashtalakshmi Temple, Chennai:

• By Air: Direct flights from Delhi to Chennai International Airport (~2 hrs 50 min to 3 hrs).
• By Train: From airport, take taxi/auto to Besant Nagar (temple location).
• By Train : Trains like Tamil Nadu Express (~32–33 hours).
• By Train : From Chennai Central/Egmore, take taxi/bus/auto to Besant Nagar.

From Ahmedabad to Ashtalakshmi Temple, Chennai

• By Air:Non-stop flights from Ahmedabad to Chennai (~2 hrs 20–25 min).
• From airport, take taxi/auto to Besant Nagar.
• By Train: Direct trains such as Chennai Central–Ahmedabad Superfast Express (~31–33 hours).
• By Train: On arrival, take local transport to the temple

History of the Temple

• Dedicated to Ashta Lakshmi – eight forms of Goddess Lakshmi.
• Foundation stone laid in January 1974 with guidance of Kanchi Mutt saints.
• Temple consecrated on 5 April 1976.
• Architecture inspired by Sundara Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Uthiramerur.
• Multi-level structure with nine shrines including Lakshmi–Vishnu main sanctum.
• Located near Elliot’s Beach, symbolizing Lakshmi’s emergence from the sea.