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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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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 baseMaduranthakam
DistrictChengalpattu
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit2→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.
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.
Weather in Kothandaramaswamy Temple (Eri Katha Ramar)Seasonal guide
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Today at Kothandaramaswamy Temple (Eri Katha Ramar)
Sunrise6:00 am
Sunset6:22 pm
Golden hour best light5:22 pm–6:22 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:22 pm–6:47 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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damMadurantakam Lake
2.2 km · 28 min walk
One of the largest irrigation eris (tanks) in Tamil Nadu, built centuries ago and fed by the Palar and monsoon runoff. Its long earthen bund is tied to the Eri Katha Ramar temple legend. The wetland draws migratory waterbirds, complementing the nearby Vedanthangal and Karikili sanctuaries.
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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 here
How to reach Kothandaramaswamy Temple (Eri Katha Ramar)
In Madurantakam town on NH45; Madurantakam railway station is on the Chennai-Villupuram line, about 80 km from Chennai airport
Getting around Kothandaramaswamy Temple (Eri Katha Ramar)
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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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.
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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