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Kothandaramaswamy Temple (Eri Katha Ramar)
A Rama temple beside the vast Madurantakam tank, famed for the legend of 'Eri Katha Ramar', the Rama who saved the lake. British collector Colonel Lionel Place recorded that during a threatening flood in the early 1800s, two figures in bright attire were seen guarding the bund, which held. He credited the miracle to Rama and endowed the temple.
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Kothandaramaswamy Temple (Eri Katha Ramar)
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Plan Kothandaramaswamy Temple (Eri Katha Ramar)
Typetemple
Nearest baseMaduranthakam
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseMaduranthakam
DistrictChengalpattu
Place typetemple
Time neededAbout an hour.
A Rama temple beside the vast Madurantakam tank, famed for the legend of 'Eri Katha Ramar', the Rama who saved the lake. British collector Colonel Lionel Place recorded that during a threatening flood in the early 1800s, two figures in bright attire were seen guarding the bund, which held. He credited the miracle to Rama and endowed the temple.
Kothandaramaswamy Temple (Eri Katha Ramar) is planned from Maduranthakam, one of the travel bases in Chengalpattu district. Use Maduranthakam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
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Kothandaramaswamy Temple (Eri Katha Ramar) — at a glance
TimingsDaily, roughly 6 AM to 12 PM and 4 to 8 PM
Best timeNovember to February; Rama Navami is the main festival
Entry: Free
Getting there: In Madurantakam town on NH45; Madurantakam railway station is on the Chennai-Villupuram line, about 80 km from Chennai airport
Pair the visit with a walk along the adjacent tank bund.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Maduranthakam or nearby in Chengalpattu, 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.
Distance by road
- Chennai55 km
- Kanchipuram65 km
- Puducherry95 km
- Chengalpattu (town)30 km
- Vellore130 km
Road km to Chengalpattu; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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Kothandaramaswamy Temple (Eri Katha Ramar) — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Kothandaramaswamy Temple (Eri Katha Ramar)?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kothandaramaswamy Temple (Eri Katha Ramar)?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daily, roughly 6 AM to 12 PM and 4 to 8 PM. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Kothandaramaswamy Temple (Eri Katha Ramar)?
Base yourself in Maduranthakam or nearby in Chengalpattu, 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 Kothandaramaswamy Temple (Eri Katha Ramar)?
About an hour.
What else is near Kothandaramaswamy Temple (Eri Katha Ramar)?
Nearby you can pair Madurantakam Lake (2.2 km), Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary (5.1 km), Robert Clive's Garden House (7.5 km), Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Temple (8.6 km).
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