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Anjaneyar Temple, Anaipatti
A Hanuman temple at Anaipatti in Nilakottai taluk, reputed to be around 300 years old. It is traditionally said to have been established by Rani Mangammal, the Nayak queen of Madurai. Set beside a river, it is one of the older village shrines of the area.
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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 baseNilakottai
DistrictDindigul
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit2→Anjaneyar Temple, Anaipatti is planned from Nilakottai, one of the travel bases in Dindigul district. Use Nilakottai for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
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How to visit
- Base yourself in Nilakottai or nearby in Dindigul, 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 Anjaneyar Temple, Anaipatti
Sunrise6:09 am
Sunset6:28 pm
Golden hour best light5:28 pm–6:28 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:28 pm–6:53 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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Anjaneyar Temple, Anaipatti — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Best timeOctober to March
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Anjaneyar Temple, Anaipatti
In Nilakottai town; nearest railhead Kodaikanal Road (~15 km); Madurai Airport (IXM) ~50 km.
Getting around Anjaneyar Temple, Anaipatti
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 Anjaneyar Temple, Anaipatti?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Anjaneyar Temple, Anaipatti?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM.
How do I reach Anjaneyar Temple, Anaipatti?
Base yourself in Nilakottai or nearby in Dindigul, 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 Anjaneyar Temple, Anaipatti?
About an hour.
What else is near Anjaneyar Temple, Anaipatti?
Nearby you can pair Vellimalai Sivan Temple, Sirumalai (6.2 km), Varadhamanadhi Dam (7.5 km), Manjalar Dam (13.1 km), Chinnalapatti (13.9 km).
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