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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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Plan Mela Kadambur Amirthakadeswarar Temple
Typetemple
Nearest baseMelakadambur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseMelakadambur
DistrictCuddalore
Place typetemple
Time neededAbout an hour.
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.
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.
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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 there: Near Kattumannarkoil (~10 km); nearest railway Chidambaram (~30 km); nearest airport Puducherry (~70 km) or Trichy TRZ (~110 km).
Remote village temple; drive from Chidambaram or Kattumannarkoil is easiest.
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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.
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Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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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. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
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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