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Thillai Kali Temple, Chidambaram
A temple on the northern edge of Chidambaram dedicated to Kali (Thillai Kaliamman), consort of Shiva. It was built by the Kadava chieftain Kopperunchinga, who ruled between 1229 and 1278 CE. Legend links it to the dance contest between Shiva and Parvati, after which Kali is said to have settled here away from the Nataraja shrine.
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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 baseThiruvetkalam
DistrictCuddalore
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit3→Thillai Kali Temple, Chidambaram is planned from Thiruvetkalam, one of the travel bases in Cuddalore district. Use Thiruvetkalam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Thiruvetkalam 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 Thillai Kali Temple, Chidambaram
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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templeGovindaraja Perumal Temple, Chidambaram
290 m · 4 min walk
A Vishnu temple (Thiruchitrakoodam) that sits inside the Thillai Nataraja Temple complex and ranks among the 108 Divya Desams of Vaishnavism. Vishnu is worshipped here as Govindaraja Perumal alongside his consort Pundarikavalli. It is one of only two Divya Desams housed within a Shiva temple; the idol was removed under Kulothunga Chola II and later reinstated by Krishnappa Nayak in the 16th century.
templePasupatheeswarar Temple, Thiruvetkalam
2.4 km · 30 min walk
A Shiva temple at Thiruvetkalam near Chidambaram where the deity is worshipped as Pasupatheeswarar, also called Abathsahayeswarar. It is one of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams glorified in the 7th-century Tevaram hymns of the Nayanmars. The site is associated with the legend of Arjuna receiving the Pasupata weapon from Shiva.
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Thillai Kali Temple, Chidambaram — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 to 8:30 PM
Best timeNovember to February
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Thillai Kali Temple, Chidambaram
About 1.5 km north of Chidambaram centre; nearest railway Chidambaram (~2 km); nearest airport Puducherry (~60 km) or Trichy TRZ (~120 km).
Getting around Thillai Kali Temple, Chidambaram
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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When is the best time to visit Thillai Kali Temple, Chidambaram?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Thillai Kali Temple, Chidambaram?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 to 8:30 PM.
How do I reach Thillai Kali Temple, Chidambaram?
Base yourself in Thiruvetkalam 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 Thillai Kali Temple, Chidambaram?
About an hour.
What else is near Thillai Kali Temple, Chidambaram?
Nearby you can pair Thillai Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram (290 m), Govindaraja Perumal Temple, Chidambaram (290 m), Pasupatheeswarar Temple, Thiruvetkalam (2.4 km), Uchinathar Temple, Sivapuri (Thirunelvayil) (3.4 km).
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