Krishnaswami Temple, Muthialpet
Tamil Nadu
The Krishnaswami Temple is a Hindu temple located in the neighbourhood of Muthialpet in Parry's corner, Chennai, India. It was constructed in the 18th century and was the site of a major dispute between Left hand and Right hand castes in 1787 resulting in a major riot. The conflict eventually came to an end with the mediation of the authorities of the Madras government.
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Where it is
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How to reach
- By train: nearest station Royapuram railway station (RPM), about 1 km by road.
- By air: Chennai International Airport (MAA), about 24 km by road.
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