This famous temple is located in Besant Nagar, a very posh suburb of Chennai. The cool rosy wind emulating from the close by beach provide a very calm and seclude atmosphere. The main deity is Ratnagirishwar, means God of Retnagiri (Lord Shiva). Growing flow of devotees is a main characteristic of this temple. The Maha Kumbabhishekam is the main attraction here. On Pradosham day large number of devotees throng to this temple. Maha Sivarathri is another celebration which draws very big crowd throughout the day performing religious rituals. All important festivals are celebrated in a majestic manner following Vedic formalities and customs. The particular mark of these rituals in this temple is that every abhishekam and aradhanas is performed amidst Vedic chanting by a large number of people trained in Vedic chanting.
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