Peekago.com | Besant Nagar family notes
Reviewed 2026-11-01. Verify changing details before travel.

Use Ashtalakshmi Temple Besant Nagar as the source-checked starting point for
Besant Nagar. Choose one main stop and keep other activities optional; this
starter guide does not imply complete neighbourhood coverage.

GETTING AROUND
Navigate to the exact venue entrance. Confirm any drop-off, walking or
mobility access rather than using a generic neighbourhood pin.

IF IT RAINS
Check current weather and official access notices; an indoor activity may
still involve outdoor transfers.

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PLACES
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ASHTALAKSHMI TEMPLE BESANT NAGAR
Arulmigu Mahalakshmi / Ashtalakshmi Temple, 1 Mahalakshmi Koil Street, Besant
Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600090.
Hours: HRCE: 06:30–12:00 and 16:00–21:00; closed for the midday interval.
Rituals and festivals can affect the route and queues.
Price: Ordinary darshan is generally reported free; HRCE separately lists
archana ₹5, fast darshan ₹100, special entry ₹20 and individual-shrine ticket
₹25. Confirm what each service covers; they are not a compulsory combined
admission bundle.
Ages: All ages; stair-heavy shrine route
NOTE: Exact HRCE temple record TM000066 verifies schedule and separate paid
service categories. Ordinary free darshan is secondary guidance; step-free
access to all levels was not verified.
Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Ashtalakshmi%20Temple%20Besant%20Nagar%2C%20Arulmigu%20Mahalakshmi%20%2F%20Ashtalakshmi%20Temple%2C%201%20Mahalakshmi%20Koil%20Street%2C%20Besant%20Nagar%2C%20Chennai%2C%20Tamil%20Nadu%20600090.

Full guide: https://peekago.com/india/tamil-nadu/chennai/areas/besant-nagar
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