The Mylapore (Mayil – peacock; ooru – city) is possibly, my favourite temple. When I am in Chennai i visit Mylapore everyday, sometimes twice a day – much to my family’s amusement. When in Mumbai, visiting temples is not a part of my daily or even weekly routine. I manage a little roadside temple every so often – but it isn’t quite the same as going into a largish temple complex, and just sitting and absorbing the peace.
The Kapleshwar Kovil – main entrance. Also called as the Mylapore
the motif of peacocks are prevalent thro’ the temple. It is said that Parvati took the form of a pea hen to woo her Lord in this sacred spot.
A temple complex, rather than a single Temple, The Mylapore temple houses shrines for all members of the first family of the Universe.
(Shiva Parvati with Ganesha & Kartikeya there are shrines for all in the complex – along with a shrine for the navagraha)
Around the temple complex sit a number of vendors of pooja material.
One of the great things about this temple is its absolute cleanliness. No water on the floor, no need to look where you are going – in the fear of stepping on something yucky.
The Dhwajastambha is at the entrance near the pond – golden, seemingly touching the skies and totally impressive.
(the Dhwajastambha – or flag pole – at the Temple)
There is something about this temple which makes me feel completely in balance with the universe. Possibly the fact that there is so much piety and surrender in the space.
and, finally – possibly my favorite carving – the blue goddess
obviously the heavens don’t believe in size zero 
