Sri Maha Prathyangira Devi Temple, Sholinganallur

Sri Maha Prathyangira Devi Temple is in Sholinganallur, Chennai, on the banks of the Buckingham Canal and next to the Bay of Bengal beach, near the link road between East Coast Road and Old Mahabalipuram Road. It is dedicated to the goddess Prathyangira, considered a powerful repellent of witchcraft and said to be able to punish Adharma. It is described as one of few Prathyangira temples and the only one for Maha Prathyangira Devi in her Shanta form.

Other deities here include Varahi, Neela Saraswathi, Narasimha, Ganesha, Muruga, Panjamukha Anjaneya, Ayyappan and Shiva as Aishwarya Eshwarar. Abishegam and Archana are regular, with special poojas every Sunday. Homas are held only on special occasions; they are free and open to anyone, with no agents or bookings. Weekday hours are 8 am to noon and 4 pm to 7.45 pm.