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Virudhagiriswarar 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.
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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 baseVirudhachalam
DistrictCuddalore
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit4→Virudhagiriswarar Temple, Virudhachalam 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.
Getting there
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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Today at Virudhagiriswarar Temple, Virudhachalam
Sunrise6:03 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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Virudhagiriswarar Temple, Virudhachalam — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Best timeNov-Feb
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Virudhagiriswarar Temple, Virudhachalam
Virudhachalam Jn railway station ~2 km
Getting around Virudhagiriswarar Temple, Virudhachalam
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 Virudhagiriswarar Temple, Virudhachalam?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Virudhagiriswarar Temple, Virudhachalam?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM.
How do I reach Virudhagiriswarar Temple, Virudhachalam?
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 Virudhagiriswarar Temple, Virudhachalam?
About an hour.
What else is near Virudhagiriswarar Temple, Virudhachalam?
Nearby you can pair Narthana Vallabeswarar Temple, Thirukoodalaiyathur (1.2 km), Veerateeswarar Temple, Thiruvathigai (6.6 km), Bhu Varaha Swamy Temple, Srimushnam (15.7 km), Pralaya Kaleeswarar Temple, Pennadam (15.9 km).
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- Virudhagiriswarar Temple, Virudhachalam:Shashwath T.R. · CC BY-SA 3.0