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Chenraya Perumal Temple
Vijayanagara-era Vishnu temple at Adhiyamankottai below the old Adhiyaman fort hill, noted for its ornate stone pillars and sculptures. This temple guide is organized from Adhiyamankottai in Dharmapuri district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which pilgrim stays, respectful local guides, food stops, shops, transport and verified visitor support should be verified around Chenraya Perumal Temple.
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Before you go to Chenraya Perumal Temple
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 baseAdhiyamankottai
DistrictDharmapuri
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit3→Chenraya Perumal Temple is planned from Adhiyamankottai, one of the travel bases in Dharmapuri district. Use Adhiyamankottai for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Adhiyamankottai or nearby in Dharmapuri, 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 Chenraya Perumal Temple
Sunrise6:07 am
Sunset6:29 pm
Golden hour best light5:29 pm–6:29 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:29 pm–6:54 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 80%
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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Top experiences around Adhiyamankottai
2 more places around Adhiyamankottai, each worth a day of its own.
heritageAdhiyamankottai Fort
3.5 km · ~9 min by auto
Adhiyamankottai was the capital of the Adhiyaman chieftains who ruled the ancient Thagadur (Dharmapuri) country in the Sangam era. The oval fort ruins are linked to King Adhiyaman Neduman Anji, one of the 'Kadai Ezhu Vallal' whose court the poetess Avvaiyar visited. It is regarded as one of South India's oldest forts and is a state-protected heritage site.
templeKala Bairavar Temple
3.4 km · ~8 min by auto
Dedicated to Kala Bhairava, a fierce guardian form of Lord Shiva, this shrine is held by local tradition to be about 1,200 years old. Devotees gather especially on Sundays and full-moon days, when special pujas are performed. It stands near the Adhiyaman fort ruins and forms part of the Dharmapuri heritage circuit.
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Chenraya Perumal Temple — at a glance
TimingsRoughly 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Best timeOctober to February for cooler mornings
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Chenraya Perumal Temple
About 8 km NW of Dharmapuri town at Adhiyamankottai; nearest railhead Dharmapuri (~9 km); nearest airport Salem SXV ~75 km
Getting around Chenraya Perumal Temple
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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Chenraya Perumal Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Chenraya Perumal Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Chenraya Perumal Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: Roughly 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
How do I reach Chenraya Perumal Temple?
Base yourself in Adhiyamankottai or nearby in Dharmapuri, 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 Chenraya Perumal Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Chenraya Perumal Temple?
Nearby you can pair Kala Bairavar Temple (3.4 km), Adhiyamankottai Fort (3.5 km), Government Museum, Dharmapuri (6.9 km), Sir Thomas Munro Pillar (7.2 km).
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