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Singapperumālkovil

Tamil Nadu, India · Asia

About Singapperumālkovil

Singapperumālkovil is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Maraimalainagar, 26km from Mahabalipuram.

Singapperumālkovil is a town located in Tamil Nadu, India. With a population of 13,566, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Singapperumālkovil sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Singapperumālkovil to your route.

About Singapperumālkovil

The Padalathri Narasimhar Temple or Narasimhar Temple (also called Singaperumal Koil) is dedicated to Hindu god Vishnu (Narasimha) located in Singaperumal Koil, near Chennai City, in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Constructed as rock-cut architecture, it is dedicated to Vishnu, who is worshipped as Narasimha,

Read more and his consort Lakshmi as Ahobilavalli. The temple was built by the Pallavas during the 8th century. Earlier in Kanchipuram district, it is now under Chengalpattu district. The temple is classified asaone mong the 108 Abhimana Kshethrams of the Vaishnava tradition. The temple is open from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and has four daily rituals at various times of the day. Various festivals are celebrated in the temple, with the Chittirai Brahmotsavam during April–May, Narasimha Jayanthi, Pavithra Utsavam during Aani (June–July) and Maasi float festival (Theppam) during February–March being the most prominent. The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

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Singapperumālkovil is located in Tamil Nadu, India, Asia. The coordinates are 12.7595 latitude, 80.0075 longitude.

What is the population of Singapperumālkovil?

Singapperumālkovil has a population of approximately 13,566 people, making it a town in India.

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Quick Information

Population
13,566
Continent
Asia
Country
India
Region
Tamil Nadu
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
12.7595, 80.0075

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in India

Police
100
Ambulance
102
Fire
101
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Singapperumālkovil

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Mahabalipuram

A UNESCO coastal town with 7th-century Pallava rock-cut temples, monolithic rathas, and the famous Shore Temple facing the Bay of Bengal.

26 km · about 30 min drive

racetrack

Madras International Circuit

India's original permanent racing circuit, opened 1990 outside Chennai, where most Indian racing drivers learned their craft. A tight 3.7km layout that still runs the national championship.

27 km · about 30 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

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