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Sivapuri area of the district.

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Uchinathar Temple, Sivapuri (Thirunelvayil), Sivapuri
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DistrictCuddalore
RoleSivapuri base
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  • Uchinathar Temple, Sivapuri (Thirunelvayil) — A Shiva temple at Sivapuri (Thirunelvayil), a village near Chidambaram, where the presiding deity is worshipped as Uchinathar, or Madhyaneeswarar. It is one of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams revered in the Tevaram hymns of the Saiva Nayanmars.
  • Palvannanathar Temple, Thirukkazhippalai — A Shiva temple at Thirukkazhippalai, about 5 km from Chidambaram near Sivapuri, where the deity is worshipped as Palvanna Nathar. It is counted among the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams glorified in the Tevaram hymns of the Nayanmars. It lies within the Chidambaram temple cluster of the district.
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Today at Sivapuri
Sunrise6:01 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.

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Where to go from Sivapuri

Silver Beach, Cuddalore, CuddaloreFeatured: Silver Beach, Cuddalore
Town / base

Cuddalore

The port-city base for Silver Beach, Fort St David, the Pataleeswarar and Thiruvanthipuram temples.

Silver Beach, CuddalorePataleeswarar Temple, ThirupathiripuliyurDevanathaswamy Temple, ThiruvanthipuramFort St David
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Thillai Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram, ChidambaramFeatured: Thillai Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram
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Chidambaram

The temple-town base for the Thillai Nataraja shrine, the Pichavaram mangroves and the Kaveri-delta temples.

Thillai Nataraja Temple, ChidambaramSatyagnana Sabha, VadalurVeeranam Lake
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Pichavaram Mangrove Forest, PichavaramFeatured: Pichavaram Mangrove Forest
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Pichavaram

The mangrove-backwater boating base east of Chidambaram.

Pichavaram Mangrove ForestParangipettai (Porto Novo)Samiyarpettai Beach
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Bhu Varaha Swamy Temple, Srimushnam, VirudhachalamFeatured: Bhu Varaha Swamy Temple, Srimushnam
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Virudhachalam

The western taluk-town base for the Virudhagiriswarar temple and the Veeranam lake country.

Bhu Varaha Swamy Temple, SrimushnamVeerateeswarar Temple, ThiruvathigaiVirudhagiriswarar Temple, VirudhachalamNeyveli Township & Lignite Mines
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Thiruvetkalam base
Town / base

Thiruvetkalam

Thiruvetkalam area of the district.

Thillai Kali Temple, ChidambaramGovindaraja Perumal Temple, ChidambaramPasupatheeswarar Temple, Thiruvetkalam
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Melakadambur base
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Melakadambur

Melakadambur area of the district.

Mela Kadambur Amirthakadeswarar Temple
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Kattumannarkoil base
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Kattumannarkoil

Kattumannarkoil area of the district.

Veeranarayana Perumal Temple, Kattumannarkoil
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Bhuvanagiri base
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Bhuvanagiri

Bhuvanagiri area of the district.

Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt, Bhuvanagiri
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Thiruvamur base
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Thiruvamur

Thiruvamur area of the district.

Thiruvamur Temple (Appar's birthplace)
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Tittakudi base
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Tittakudi

Tittakudi area of the district.

Wellington Lake
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Pennadam base
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Pennadam

Pennadam area of the district.

Pralaya Kaleeswarar Temple, Pennadam
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Thirumanikuzhi base
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Thirumanikuzhi

Thirumanikuzhi area of the district.

Vamanapureeswarar Temple, Thirumanikuzhi
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Thiruchopuram base
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Thiruchopuram

Thiruchopuram area of the district.

Mangalapureeswarar Temple, Thiruchopuram
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Omampuliyur base
Town / base

Omampuliyur

Omampuliyur area of the district.

Pranava Vyaghrapureeswarar Temple, Omampuliyur
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Thirukanattumullur base
Town / base

Thirukanattumullur

Thirukanattumullur area of the district.

Patanjalinathar Temple, Thirukanattumullur
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Thirunaraiyur base
Town / base

Thirunaraiyur

Thirunaraiyur area of the district.

Soundareswarar Temple, Thirunaraiyur
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Thirukoodalaiyathur base
Town / base

Thirukoodalaiyathur

Thirukoodalaiyathur area of the district.

Narthana Vallabeswarar Temple, Thirukoodalaiyathur
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Erukkathampuliyur base
Town / base

Erukkathampuliyur

Erukkathampuliyur area of the district.

Neelakandeswarar Temple, Erukkathampuliyur
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Thiruthinainagar base
Town / base

Thiruthinainagar

Thiruthinainagar area of the district.

Shivakozhundeeswarar Temple, Thiruthinainagar
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Uchinathar Temple, Sivapuri (Thirunelvayil), Sivapuri
PlaceUchinathar Temple, Sivapuri (Thirunelvayil)

A Shiva temple at Sivapuri (Thirunelvayil), a village near Chidambaram, where the presiding deity is worshipped as Uchinathar, or Madhyaneeswarar. It is one of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams revered in the Tevaram hymns of the Saiva Nayanmars.

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Palvannanathar Temple, Thirukkazhippalai, Sivapuri
PlacePalvannanathar Temple, Thirukkazhippalai

A Shiva temple at Thirukkazhippalai, about 5 km from Chidambaram near Sivapuri, where the deity is worshipped as Palvanna Nathar. It is counted among the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams glorified in the Tevaram hymns of the Nayanmars. It lies within the Chidambaram temple cluster of the district.

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Sivapuri guides, stories & itineraries

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What are the best places to visit in Sivapuri?

Top places to visit in Sivapuri include Uchinathar Temple, Sivapuri (Thirunelvayil), Palvannanathar Temple, Thirukkazhippalai — each has a full guide with how to reach it and what to see nearby on this page.

What is the best time to visit Sivapuri?

November to February is the coolest, most comfortable season to visit Sivapuri and the rest of Tamil Nadu. April to June is very hot, and the October–December north-east monsoon brings the delta its main rains.

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