[1][2] This temple is located just about one and half kilometres away from the Central Railway Station.In 1919 CE, labourers from North Arcot district brought the idol of Lord Muneeswarar to Madras city (present Chennai).From the day many devotees around Chennai worship this Lord and constructed a temple around the idol.They believe that the main deity of the temple Lord Muneeswarar will save them from accidents.This article about Hindu place of worship in Tamil Nadu is a stub.