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Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Temple
One of Tamil Nadu's most visited Shakti shrines, the Arulmigu Adhiparasakthi Siddhar Peetam rose to prominence after the deity was enshrined in 1977 by Bangaru Adigalar. Devotees of any caste or gender may enter the sanctum and touch the deity, and all wear red. Tradition holds that 21 Siddhars, several of them women, attained Jeeva Samadhi at the site.
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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 baseMelmaruvathur
DistrictChengalpattu
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Temple is planned from Melmaruvathur, one of the travel bases in Chengalpattu district. Use Melmaruvathur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Melmaruvathur 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 Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi TempleSeasonal guide
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Today at Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Temple
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.
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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Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Temple — at a glance
TimingsDaily, roughly 6 AM to 8 PM
Best timeNovember to February; Amavasai (New Moon) days are the peak observance
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Temple
On NH45 (GST Road) between Chengalpattu and Tindivanam; Melmaruvathur railway station is on the Chennai-Villupuram line, about 90 km from Chennai airport
Getting around Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi 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 Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Temple
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Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daily, roughly 6 AM to 8 PM.
How do I reach Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Temple?
Base yourself in Melmaruvathur 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 Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Temple?
Nearby you can pair Robert Clive's Garden House (5.1 km), Kothandaramaswamy Temple (Eri Katha Ramar) (8.6 km), Madurantakam Lake (9.5 km), Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary (11.5 km).
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