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Thirthapurishwarar Temple, Sennivanam
A Chola Shiva temple at Sennivanam whose inscriptions place it in the reign of Rajendra Chola I (1012-1044 CE), with the presiding deity worshipped as Thirthapurishwarar. It forms part of the cluster of dated Chola shrines in the district alongside the temples at Sendurai and Sripurandan.
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Before you go to Thirthapurishwarar Temple, Sennivanam
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 baseSennivanam
DistrictAriyalur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Thirthapurishwarar Temple, Sennivanam is planned from Sennivanam, one of the travel bases in Ariyalur district. Use Sennivanam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Sennivanam 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 Thirthapurishwarar Temple, SennivanamSeasonal guide
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Today at Thirthapurishwarar Temple, Sennivanam
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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Thirthapurishwarar Temple, Sennivanam — 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 Thirthapurishwarar Temple, Sennivanam
About 18 km from Ariyalur town; nearest railway station Ariyalur (~18 km); nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~65 km.
Getting around Thirthapurishwarar Temple, Sennivanam
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 Thirthapurishwarar Temple, Sennivanam
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Thirthapurishwarar Temple, Sennivanam — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Thirthapurishwarar Temple, Sennivanam?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Thirthapurishwarar Temple, Sennivanam?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
How do I reach Thirthapurishwarar Temple, Sennivanam?
Base yourself in Sennivanam 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 Thirthapurishwarar Temple, Sennivanam?
About an hour.
What else is near Thirthapurishwarar Temple, Sennivanam?
Nearby you can pair Kallamedu Fossil Formation (4.1 km), Shiva Thandeswarar (Nataraja) Temple, Sendurai (5.3 km), Kaliyuga Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Kallankurichi (8.0 km), Kodandaramaswamy Temple, Ariyalur (11.9 km).
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- Thirthapurishwarar Temple, Sennivanam:Sivakumarkrish · CC BY-SA 4.0