Neyveli Township & Lignite Mines
Planned industrial township of the Neyveli Lignite Corporation (formed 1956), built around India's major open-cast lignite mines, a landmark of independent India's industrial development.

Plan Neyveli Township & Lignite Mines
Neyveli Township & Lignite Mines is planned from Virudhachalam, one of the travel bases in Cuddalore district. Use Virudhachalam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
How to visit
- Base yourself in Virudhachalam 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.
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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23.5 km · ~39 min by cab
Dravidian-style Vishnu temple dedicated to Varaha, one of the eight self-manifested (Swayambu) Kshetras of Vishnu, with Chola origins and later Nayak-era expansions including an ornate chariot-shaped mandapam.
22.6 km · ~38 min by cab
Shiva Paadal Petra Sthalam near Panruti, birthplace of the Saiva saint Appar, praised in the Tevaram hymns.
19.1 km · ~32 min by cab
Ancient Shiva temple (Pazhamalai Nadhar) on the banks of the Manimutharu river, part of a series built by Chola queen Sembiyan Mahadevi, with Chola-era inscriptions and a reputedly ancient vanni tree.
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Entry: Free (mine/plant visits may need prior permission)
How to reach Neyveli Township & Lignite Mines
Virudhachalam Jn railway station ~25 km; nearest airport Puducherry (~45 km)
If you need step-free access, contact the site before travelling. Ask about a level entrance, steps along the route, the nearest drop-off point, seating and accessible toilets.
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What’s near Neyveli Township & Lignite Mines
The octagonal "Hall of True Knowledge" built in 1872 by the saint Ramalinga Adigal (Vallalar), centre of the Suddha Sanmarga movement, alongside a perpetual free-food house.
9.2 km · ~15 min by cab · straight lineA Shiva temple at Thirukoodalaiyathur near Vriddhachalam, where the deity is worshipped as Narthana Vallabeswarar. It is one of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams celebrated in the Tevaram hymns of the Nayanmars.
17.9 km · ~30 min by cab · straight lineAncient Shiva temple (Pazhamalai Nadhar) on the banks of the Manimutharu river, part of a series built by Chola queen Sembiyan Mahadevi, with Chola-era inscriptions and a reputedly ancient vanni tree.
19.1 km · ~32 min by cab · straight lineThis 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.
20.7 km · ~35 min by cab · straight lineA Shiva temple at Thiruthinainagar (Theerthanagari) near Cuddalore, where the deity is worshipped as Shivakozhundeeswarar. It is one of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams revered in the Tevaram hymns of the Nayanmars.
22.4 km · ~37 min by cab · straight lineShiva Paadal Petra Sthalam near Panruti, birthplace of the Saiva saint Appar, praised in the Tevaram hymns.
22.6 km · ~38 min by cab · straight lineDravidian-style Vishnu temple dedicated to Varaha, one of the eight self-manifested (Swayambu) Kshetras of Vishnu, with Chola origins and later Nayak-era expansions including an ornate chariot-shaped mandapam.
23.5 km · ~39 min by cab · straight lineThe birthplace shrine of Sri Raghavendra Swami, born Venkatanatha in 1595 CE, the revered 17th-century Madhva Dvaita Vedanta saint and scholar. His ancestral home in Bhuvanagiri has been converted into a Raghavendra Swamy Matha with a mrithika Brindavan. It draws Madhva pilgrims for rituals and festivals through the year.
25.2 km · ~42 min by cab · straight lineA 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.
26.9 km · ~45 min by cab · straight lineA Shiva temple at Thirumanikuzhi near Cuddalore, where the deity is worshipped as Vamanapureeswarar. It is one of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams praised in the Tevaram hymns of the Saiva saints. It is among the Shiva shrines clustered around Cuddalore town.
26.9 km · ~45 min by cab · straight lineA Shiva temple at Thiruchopuram on the coast near Cuddalore, where the deity is worshipped as Mangalapureeswarar with the goddess Thyagavalli. It is one of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams glorified in the Tevaram hymns. It is among the coastal Padal Petra Sthalams of the district.
28.6 km · ~48 min by cab · straight line
One of the 108 Divya Desams, dedicated to Vishnu as Devanatha, on the outskirts of Cuddalore, notable for its hilltop Hayagriva shrine atop the Oushadagiri hillock.
29.7 km · ~49 min by cab · straight lineWhere Neyveli Township & Lignite Mines is
Neyveli Township & Lignite Mines — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Neyveli Township & Lignite Mines?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Neyveli Township & Lignite Mines?
Entry: Free (mine/plant visits may need prior permission). Timings: Township accessible during daylight hours.
How do I reach Neyveli Township & Lignite Mines?
Base yourself in Virudhachalam 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 Neyveli Township & Lignite Mines?
About an hour.
What else is near Neyveli Township & Lignite Mines?
Nearby you can pair Satyagnana Sabha, Vadalur (9.2 km), Narthana Vallabeswarar Temple, Thirukoodalaiyathur (17.9 km), Virudhagiriswarar Temple, Virudhachalam (19.1 km), Thiruvamur Temple (Appar's birthplace) (20.7 km).
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