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Periyathirukkonam Shiva Temple
An early Chola Shiva temple at Periyathirukkonam, listed among the district's historically important temples of the Chola period, with its deity worshipped as Adimadyarjunar (Adhimoolanathar). It is a modest but old heritage shrine reflecting the dense Chola temple-building activity across Ariyalur.
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Before you go to Periyathirukkonam Shiva Temple
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 basePeriyathirukkonam
DistrictAriyalur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Periyathirukkonam Shiva Temple is planned from Periyathirukkonam, one of the travel bases in Ariyalur district. Use Periyathirukkonam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Periyathirukkonam 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.
Weather in Periyathirukkonam Shiva TempleSeasonal guide
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Today at Periyathirukkonam Shiva Temple
Sunrise6:04 am
Sunset6:24 pm
Golden hour best light5:24 pm–6:24 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:24 pm–6:49 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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Periyathirukkonam Shiva Temple — 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 Periyathirukkonam Shiva Temple
About 14 km from Ariyalur town; nearest railway station Ariyalur (~14 km); nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~60 km.
Getting around Periyathirukkonam Shiva Temple
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.
If you need help at Periyathirukkonam Shiva Temple
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Nearby
What’s near Periyathirukkonam Shiva Temple
churchElakurichi Adaikala Madha Shrine (Our Lady of Refuge) 11.8 km · ~20 min by cab · straight line
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Good to know
Periyathirukkonam Shiva Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Periyathirukkonam Shiva Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Periyathirukkonam Shiva Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
How do I reach Periyathirukkonam Shiva Temple?
Base yourself in Periyathirukkonam 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 Periyathirukkonam Shiva Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Periyathirukkonam Shiva Temple?
Nearby you can pair Kallankurichi Dinosaur Egg Fossil Site (8.3 km), Kamarasavalli Karkodeswarar Temple (9.9 km), Kaliyuga Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Kallankurichi (10.7 km), Pradakshineswarar Temple, Sripurandan (11.3 km).
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Periyathirukkonam Shiva Temple guides, stories & itineraries
We have not published a story about Periyathirukkonam Shiva Temple itself yet. These cover Periyathirukkonam, the town it sits in, and the wider district.
Tamil Nadu-wide guides & itineraries
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Image credits
- Periyathirukkonam Shiva Temple:Sivakumarkrish · CC BY-SA 4.0