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Neelakandeswarar Temple, Erukkathampuliyur
A Shiva temple at Thiru Erukkathampuliyur (Rajendrapattinam) in Kattumannarkoil taluk, where the deity is worshipped as Neelakandeswarar. It is one of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams glorified in the Tevaram hymns of the Saiva saints.
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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 baseErukkathampuliyur
DistrictCuddalore
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Neelakandeswarar Temple, Erukkathampuliyur is planned from Erukkathampuliyur, one of the travel bases in Cuddalore district. Use Erukkathampuliyur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Erukkathampuliyur or nearby in Cuddalore, 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.
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Today at Neelakandeswarar Temple, Erukkathampuliyur
Sunrise6:02 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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Neelakandeswarar Temple, Erukkathampuliyur — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 to 8:00 PM
Best timeNovember to February
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Neelakandeswarar Temple, Erukkathampuliyur
In Kattumannarkoil taluk; nearest railway Chidambaram (~25 km); nearest airport Puducherry (~65 km) or Trichy TRZ (~110 km).
Getting around Neelakandeswarar Temple, Erukkathampuliyur
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 Neelakandeswarar Temple, Erukkathampuliyur
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Neelakandeswarar Temple, Erukkathampuliyur — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Neelakandeswarar Temple, Erukkathampuliyur?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Neelakandeswarar Temple, Erukkathampuliyur?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 to 8:00 PM.
How do I reach Neelakandeswarar Temple, Erukkathampuliyur?
Base yourself in Erukkathampuliyur or nearby in Cuddalore, 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 Neelakandeswarar Temple, Erukkathampuliyur?
About an hour.
What else is near Neelakandeswarar Temple, Erukkathampuliyur?
Nearby you can pair Pranava Vyaghrapureeswarar Temple, Omampuliyur (1.8 km), Veeranarayana Perumal Temple, Kattumannarkoil (2.1 km), Soundareswarar Temple, Thirunaraiyur (4.7 km), Mela Kadambur Amirthakadeswarar Temple (5.9 km).
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