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Thiruvamur Temple (Appar's birthplace)
This village near Panruti is revered as the birthplace of the 7th-century Saiva saint Thirunavukkarasar (Appar), one of the four principal Nayanmars. It has a Shiva temple and the Appar Madam commemorating the saint. Appar was among the composers of the Tevaram hymns central to Tamil Saivism.
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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 baseThiruvamur
DistrictCuddalore
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Thiruvamur Temple (Appar's birthplace) is planned from Thiruvamur, one of the travel bases in Cuddalore district. Use Thiruvamur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Thiruvamur 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 Thiruvamur Temple (Appar's birthplace)Seasonal guide
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Today at Thiruvamur Temple (Appar's birthplace)
Sunrise6:02 am
Sunset6:23 pm
Golden hour best light5:23 pm–6:23 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:23 pm–6:48 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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Thiruvamur Temple (Appar's birthplace) — 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 Thiruvamur Temple (Appar's birthplace)
Near Panruti (~8 km); nearest railway Cuddalore (~30 km) or Vriddhachalam (~35 km); nearest airport Puducherry (~40 km) or Trichy TRZ (~120 km).
Getting around Thiruvamur Temple (Appar's birthplace)
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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Thiruvamur Temple (Appar's birthplace) — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Thiruvamur Temple (Appar's birthplace)?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Thiruvamur Temple (Appar's birthplace)?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 to 8:00 PM.
How do I reach Thiruvamur Temple (Appar's birthplace)?
Base yourself in Thiruvamur 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 Thiruvamur Temple (Appar's birthplace)?
About an hour.
What else is near Thiruvamur Temple (Appar's birthplace)?
Nearby you can pair Vamanapureeswarar Temple, Thirumanikuzhi (14.7 km), Devanathaswamy Temple, Thiruvanthipuram (17.2 km), Patanjalinathar Temple, Thirukanattumullur (17.4 km), Neyveli Township & Lignite Mines (20.7 km).
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