Patanjalinathar Temple, Thirukanattumullur

A Shiva temple at Thirukanattumullur (Kanattumullur) in Cuddalore district, where the deity is worshipped as Patanjalinathar. It is counted among the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams glorified in the Tevaram hymns of the Saiva Nayanmars.

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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.

We report each site's own published rules neutrally, and only where we can source them.

Typetemple
Nearest baseThirukanattumullur
DistrictCuddalore
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree

Patanjalinathar Temple, Thirukanattumullur is planned from Thirukanattumullur, one of the travel bases in Cuddalore district. Use Thirukanattumullur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.

What to expect

Highlights

Getting there

How to visit

  • Base yourself in Thirukanattumullur 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.

Weather in Patanjalinathar Temple, ThirukanattumullurSeasonal guide

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Today at Patanjalinathar Temple, Thirukanattumullur
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.

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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Before you go

Patanjalinathar Temple, Thirukanattumullur — 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 Patanjalinathar Temple, Thirukanattumullur

Near Cuddalore (~20 km); nearest railway Cuddalore (~20 km); nearest airport Puducherry (~40 km) or Trichy TRZ (~125 km).

Getting around Patanjalinathar Temple, Thirukanattumullur

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 Patanjalinathar Temple, Thirukanattumullur
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Nearby

What’s near Patanjalinathar Temple, Thirukanattumullur

templeVamanapureeswarar Temple, Thirumanikuzhi 3.5 km · ~9 min by auto · straight line
templeDevanathaswamy Temple, Thiruvanthipuram 4.0 km · ~10 min by auto · straight line
templePataleeswarar Temple, Thirupathiripuliyur 6.8 km · ~17 min by auto · straight line
heritageFort St David 9.3 km · ~15 min by cab · straight line
beachSilver Beach, Cuddalore 10.0 km · ~17 min by cab · straight line
templeMangalapureeswarar Temple, Thiruchopuram 11.3 km · ~19 min by cab · straight line
templeShivakozhundeeswarar Temple, Thiruthinainagar 15.7 km · ~26 min by cab · straight line
templeThiruvamur Temple (Appar's birthplace) 17.4 km · ~29 min by cab · straight line
beachSamiyarpettai Beach 18.9 km · ~31 min by cab · straight line
heritageSatyagnana Sabha, Vadalur 24.6 km · ~41 min by cab · straight line
heritageParangipettai (Porto Novo) 25.3 km · ~42 min by cab · straight line
heritageNeyveli Township & Lignite Mines 26.9 km · ~45 min by cab · straight line
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Patanjalinathar Temple, Thirukanattumullur — frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Patanjalinathar Temple, Thirukanattumullur?

October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.

What are the entry fee and timings at Patanjalinathar Temple, Thirukanattumullur?

Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 to 8:00 PM.

How do I reach Patanjalinathar Temple, Thirukanattumullur?

Base yourself in Thirukanattumullur 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 Patanjalinathar Temple, Thirukanattumullur?

About an hour.

What else is near Patanjalinathar Temple, Thirukanattumullur?

Nearby you can pair Vamanapureeswarar Temple, Thirumanikuzhi (3.5 km), Devanathaswamy Temple, Thiruvanthipuram (4.0 km), Pataleeswarar Temple, Thirupathiripuliyur (6.8 km), Fort St David (9.3 km).

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