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Agastheeswarar Temple, Andimadam
A Shiva temple at Andimadam where the deity Agastheeswarar is enshrined with the goddess Dharmasamvardhini. It is one of the principal ancient temples of the Andimadam area, in the northern reaches of Ariyalur district near the Kollidam. The temple is a local Shaivite pilgrimage centre with Chola-period roots.
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Entry rules not verified for this temple. Some Hindu temples admit only Hindus, and most enforce a dress code at the door. We have not verified the rule for this particular temple, so please check before you travel — especially if you are not Hindu or are visiting from outside India.
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Typetemple
Nearest baseAndimadam
DistrictAriyalur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Agastheeswarar Temple, Andimadam is planned from Andimadam, one of the travel bases in Ariyalur district. Use Andimadam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Andimadam or nearby in Ariyalur, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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Today at Agastheeswarar Temple, Andimadam
Sunrise6:03 am
Sunset6:23 pm
Golden hour best light5:23 pm–6:23 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:23 pm–6:48 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Tamil Nadu. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
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Agastheeswarar Temple, Andimadam — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Best timeOctober to March (cooler, drier weather)
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Agastheeswarar Temple, Andimadam
In Andimadam town, about 30 km from Ariyalur; nearest railway station Jayankondam (~20 km) or Ariyalur (~30 km); nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~70 km.
Getting around Agastheeswarar Temple, Andimadam
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
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Agastheeswarar Temple, Andimadam — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Agastheeswarar Temple, Andimadam?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Agastheeswarar Temple, Andimadam?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
How do I reach Agastheeswarar Temple, Andimadam?
Base yourself in Andimadam or nearby in Ariyalur, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Agastheeswarar Temple, Andimadam?
About an hour.
What else is near Agastheeswarar Temple, Andimadam?
Nearby you can pair Jayankondam (11.6 km), Chola Gangam (Cholagangam Lake) (14.1 km), Maligaimedu Chola Palace Excavation Site (15.6 km), Udayarpalayam (15.8 km).
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- Agastheeswarar Temple, Andimadam:Sivakumarkrish · CC BY-SA 4.0