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Mela Kadambur Amirthakadeswarar Temple
A Shiva temple built in granite in 1113 CE during the reign of Kulothunga Chola I. It is a rare surviving example of the chariot-shaped Karakoil style, with the sanctum resting on a base shaped like a horse-drawn chariot with wheels and horses. The 88th Paadal Petra Sthalam of the Tevaram, it houses an unusual ten-armed Dasabuja Rishaba Thandavamoorthy sculpture of Shiva.
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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 baseMelakadambur
DistrictCuddalore
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Mela Kadambur Amirthakadeswarar Temple is planned from Melakadambur, one of the travel bases in Cuddalore district. Use Melakadambur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Melakadambur 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 Mela Kadambur Amirthakadeswarar Temple
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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Mela Kadambur Amirthakadeswarar Temple — 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 Mela Kadambur Amirthakadeswarar Temple
Near Kattumannarkoil (~10 km); nearest railway Chidambaram (~30 km); nearest airport Puducherry (~70 km) or Trichy TRZ (~110 km).
Getting around Mela Kadambur Amirthakadeswarar 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.
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Mela Kadambur Amirthakadeswarar Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Mela Kadambur Amirthakadeswarar Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Mela Kadambur Amirthakadeswarar Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 to 8:00 PM.
How do I reach Mela Kadambur Amirthakadeswarar Temple?
Base yourself in Melakadambur 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 Mela Kadambur Amirthakadeswarar Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Mela Kadambur Amirthakadeswarar Temple?
Nearby you can pair Pranava Vyaghrapureeswarar Temple, Omampuliyur (4.2 km), Veeranarayana Perumal Temple, Kattumannarkoil (5.1 km), Neelakandeswarar Temple, Erukkathampuliyur (5.9 km), Soundareswarar Temple, Thirunaraiyur (10.6 km).
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