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Pralaya Kaleeswarar Temple, Pennadam
A Shiva temple at Pennadam (Thiru Pennagadam) near Vriddhachalam, where the deity is worshipped as Pralaya Kaleeswarar, locally Sudarkozhundeeswarar. It is one of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams celebrated in the Tevaram hymns. The temple carries Chola-era inscriptions and stands on the banks of the Vellar River.
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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 basePennadam
DistrictCuddalore
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Pralaya Kaleeswarar Temple, Pennadam is planned from Pennadam, one of the travel bases in Cuddalore district. Use Pennadam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Pennadam 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 Pralaya Kaleeswarar Temple, Pennadam
Sunrise6:03 am
Sunset6:24 pm
Golden hour best light5:24 pm–6:24 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:24 pm–6:49 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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Pralaya Kaleeswarar Temple, Pennadam — 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 Pralaya Kaleeswarar Temple, Pennadam
In Pennadam town; nearest railway Vriddhachalam (~15 km); nearest airport Trichy TRZ (~110 km) or Puducherry (~75 km).
Getting around Pralaya Kaleeswarar Temple, Pennadam
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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Pralaya Kaleeswarar Temple, Pennadam — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Pralaya Kaleeswarar Temple, Pennadam?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Pralaya Kaleeswarar Temple, Pennadam?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 to 8:00 PM.
How do I reach Pralaya Kaleeswarar Temple, Pennadam?
Base yourself in Pennadam 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 Pralaya Kaleeswarar Temple, Pennadam?
About an hour.
What else is near Pralaya Kaleeswarar Temple, Pennadam?
Nearby you can pair Veerateeswarar Temple, Thiruvathigai (11.5 km), Virudhagiriswarar Temple, Virudhachalam (15.9 km), Narthana Vallabeswarar Temple, Thirukoodalaiyathur (17.0 km), Bhu Varaha Swamy Temple, Srimushnam (17.8 km).
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