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.

Neyveli Township & Lignite Mines, Virudhachalam
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseVirudhachalam
DistrictCuddalore
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit4

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.

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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.
Timing

Best time

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

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templeBhu Varaha Swamy Temple, Srimushnam

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.

templeVeerateeswarar Temple, Thiruvathigai

22.6 km · ~38 min by cab

Shiva Paadal Petra Sthalam near Panruti, birthplace of the Saiva saint Appar, praised in the Tevaram hymns.

templeVirudhagiriswarar Temple, Virudhachalam

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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Before you go

Neyveli Township & Lignite Mines — at a glance

TimingsTownship accessible during daylight hours
Best timeNov-Feb

Entry: Free (mine/plant visits may need prior permission)

Getting here

How to reach Neyveli Township & Lignite Mines

Virudhachalam Jn railway station ~25 km; nearest airport Puducherry (~45 km)

Getting around Neyveli Township & Lignite Mines

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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Nearby

What’s near Neyveli Township & Lignite Mines

heritageSatyagnana Sabha, Vadalur

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 line
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Narthana Vallabeswarar Temple, Thirukoodalaiyathur
Place
templeNarthana Vallabeswarar Temple, Thirukoodalaiyathur

A 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 line
templeVirudhagiriswarar Temple, Virudhachalam

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.

19.1 km · ~32 min by cab · straight line
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Thiruvamur Temple (Appar's birthplace)
Place
templeThiruvamur 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.

20.7 km · ~35 min by cab · straight line
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Shivakozhundeeswarar Temple, Thiruthinainagar
Place
templeShivakozhundeeswarar Temple, Thiruthinainagar

A 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 line
templeVeerateeswarar Temple, Thiruvathigai

Shiva Paadal Petra Sthalam near Panruti, birthplace of the Saiva saint Appar, praised in the Tevaram hymns.

22.6 km · ~38 min by cab · straight line
templeBhu Varaha Swamy Temple, Srimushnam

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.

23.5 km · ~39 min by cab · straight line
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Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt, Bhuvanagiri
Place
templeSri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt, Bhuvanagiri

The 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 line
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Patanjalinathar Temple, Thirukanattumullur
Place
templePatanjalinathar 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.

26.9 km · ~45 min by cab · straight line
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Vamanapureeswarar Temple, Thirumanikuzhi
Place
templeVamanapureeswarar Temple, Thirumanikuzhi

A 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 line
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Mangalapureeswarar Temple, Thiruchopuram
Place
templeMangalapureeswarar Temple, Thiruchopuram

A 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
templeDevanathaswamy Temple, Thiruvanthipuram

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 line

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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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