Kalikambal Temple, Hindu temple in Parry's Corner, Chennai, India.
Kalikambal Temple is a Hindu temple in the Parry's Corner neighborhood of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The shrine rises with a 10-meter (33-foot) tower, its surface richly decorated with figures and scenes from South Indian mythology.
The temple left its original location near the shore in March 1640 when the British East India Company built Fort St. George. The relocation allowed the shrine to survive during the colonial expansion in the region.
The name Kalikambal combines the protective deity Kali with the Tamil word for mother, reflecting deep reverence in the region. Devotees visit the shrine regularly to offer flower garlands and pray before the richly adorned deity figures.
The shrine opens daily for prayer, and visitors should follow specific dress codes. Market stalls around the building sell offerings such as flowers and coconuts.
The main deity stands with Thirusiran at her feet, while the procession figure Periyanayaki appears upright on a chariot. These different representations allow devotees to honor varying aspects of the goddess.
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