What to expect
Thiruneermalai Ranganathar Temple
A Divya Desam praised in the Nalayira Divya Prabandham, unusually spread over two levels: Neervanna Perumal (Ranganatha) reclining at the hill base and Santhana Venkatesa Perumal plus Narasimha on the hilltop. Legend links the site to sage Valmiki and to Rama's visit during his exile.
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Before you go to Thiruneermalai Ranganathar 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 baseThiruneermalai
DistrictChengalpattu
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Listed businesses2→Thiruneermalai Ranganathar Temple is planned from Thiruneermalai, one of the travel bases in Chengalpattu district. Use Thiruneermalai for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Thiruneermalai 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 Thiruneermalai Ranganathar TempleSeasonal guide
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Today at Thiruneermalai Ranganathar Temple
Sunrise5:59 am
Sunset6:21 pm
Golden hour best light5:21 pm–6:21 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:21 pm–6:46 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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Stays, food & things to do near Thiruneermalai Ranganathar Temple
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Restaurant
Barbeque NationRestaurant in Thiruneermalai. Its own site heads its front page “Buffet Restaurant in Chromepet, GST Road, Chennai”.
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Thiruneermalai Ranganathar Temple — at a glance
TimingsDaily, roughly 7 AM to 12 PM and 4 to 8 PM
Best timeNovember to February; mornings before the climb heats up
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Thiruneermalai Ranganathar Temple
Near Pallavaram and Tambaram in the southern Chennai suburbs; Pallavaram or Tambaram suburban railheads, about 12 km from Chennai airport
Getting around Thiruneermalai Ranganathar 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 Thiruneermalai Ranganathar Temple
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When is the best time to visit Thiruneermalai Ranganathar Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Thiruneermalai Ranganathar Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daily, roughly 7 AM to 12 PM and 4 to 8 PM.
How do I reach Thiruneermalai Ranganathar Temple?
Base yourself in Thiruneermalai 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 Thiruneermalai Ranganathar Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Thiruneermalai Ranganathar Temple?
Nearby you can pair Chitlapakkam Lake (2.5 km), Pallavaram Cave Temple (3.3 km), DakshinaChitra (18.2 km), Muttukadu Boat House (19.6 km).
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