Veeranarayana Perumal Temple, Kuruvalapparkovil

A Chola-era Vishnu temple whose presiding deity Veeranarayana Perumal, also called Vedanarayana, is enshrined with his consort Maragadhavalli Thayar. Built in Chola architectural style and attributed to the Chola dynasty, the temple gives the village of Kuruvalapparkovil its name. It is a notable Vaishnavite pilgrimage stop in the northern part of the district.

Veeranarayana Perumal Temple, Kuruvalapparkovil, Kuruvalapparkovil
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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 baseKuruvalapparkovil
DistrictAriyalur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree

Veeranarayana Perumal Temple, Kuruvalapparkovil is planned from Kuruvalapparkovil, one of the travel bases in Ariyalur district. Use Kuruvalapparkovil for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.

What to expect

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Getting there

How to visit

  • Base yourself in Kuruvalapparkovil 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 Veeranarayana Perumal Temple, Kuruvalapparkovil
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.

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Before you go

Veeranarayana Perumal Temple, Kuruvalapparkovil — 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 Veeranarayana Perumal Temple, Kuruvalapparkovil

In Udayarpalayam taluk, about 30 km from Ariyalur town; nearest railway station Jayankondam (~20 km) or Ariyalur (~30 km); nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~60 km.

Getting around Veeranarayana Perumal Temple, Kuruvalapparkovil

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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Nearby

What’s near Veeranarayana Perumal Temple, Kuruvalapparkovil

townUdayarpalayam 5.8 km · ~15 min by auto · straight line
townJayankondam 6.2 km · ~15 min by auto · straight line
damChola Gangam (Cholagangam Lake) 9.9 km · ~17 min by cab · straight line
heritageSudhamalli Reservoir 10.7 km · ~18 min by cab · straight line
heritageMaligaimedu Chola Palace Excavation Site 12.7 km · ~21 min by cab · straight line
templeGangaikonda Cholapuram Brihadeeswarar Temple 13.2 km · ~22 min by cab · straight line
templeAgastheeswarar Temple, Andimadam 17.2 km · ~29 min by cab · straight line
templeThirthapurishwarar Temple, Sennivanam 20.2 km · ~34 min by cab · straight line
templeShiva Thandeswarar (Nataraja) Temple, Sendurai 20.5 km · ~34 min by cab · straight line
templePeriyathirukkonam Shiva Temple 21.6 km · ~36 min by cab · straight line
heritageKallamedu Fossil Formation 22.9 km · ~38 min by cab · straight line
templeKaliyuga Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Kallankurichi 24.0 km · ~40 min by cab · straight line
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Veeranarayana Perumal Temple, Kuruvalapparkovil — frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Veeranarayana Perumal Temple, Kuruvalapparkovil?

October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.

What are the entry fee and timings at Veeranarayana Perumal Temple, Kuruvalapparkovil?

Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

How do I reach Veeranarayana Perumal Temple, Kuruvalapparkovil?

Base yourself in Kuruvalapparkovil 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 Veeranarayana Perumal Temple, Kuruvalapparkovil?

About an hour.

What else is near Veeranarayana Perumal Temple, Kuruvalapparkovil?

Nearby you can pair Udayarpalayam (5.8 km), Jayankondam (6.2 km), Chola Gangam (Cholagangam Lake) (9.9 km), Sudhamalli Reservoir (10.7 km).

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