About Kapaleeswarar Temple
It is hard to pick one figure on the Kapaleeswarar tower: the colorful sculptures demand another look every time you think you are done. Dedicated to Shiva and the goddess Karpagambal, the temple anchors a walk through Mylapore, with its tank and the activity around it.
Start with the exterior and follow the rhythm of the worshippers in the permitted areas. Not every enclosure is open to everyone, and photography calls for attention to the rules. Leave time for the nearby streets; the neighborhood carries on beyond the gate, even if the heat suggests a break.
