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Sri Gurunatha Swamy Temple, Pudupalayam
Located at Pudupalayam near Anthiyur, this temple enshrines Gurunathaswami, worshipped through three sacred stones representing Kamakshi, Vishnu, and Shiva combined with Murugan. Legend holds the stones were once worshipped near Chidambaram, hidden in a river, and rediscovered at Pudupalayam, where a temple was built with Pandya patronage about 600 years ago. Its annual festival falls in the Tamil month of Aadi.
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseAnthiyur
DistrictErode
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit3→Sri Gurunatha Swamy Temple, Pudupalayam is planned from Anthiyur, one of the travel bases in Erode district. Use Anthiyur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Anthiyur or nearby in Erode, 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 Sri Gurunatha Swamy Temple, Pudupalayam
Sunrise6:10 am
Sunset6:30 pm
Golden hour best light5:30 pm–6:30 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:30 pm–6:55 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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2 more places around Anthiyur, each worth a day of its own.
heritagePachaimalai Subramanya Swamy Temple
22.0 km · ~37 min by cab
This hill shrine near Gobichettipalayam is dedicated to Lord Murugan in his child form as Balamurugan and is one of the town's two major Murugan hill temples. It is crowned by a roughly 40-foot statue of Senthilandavar, among the tallest Murugan idols in Tamil Nadu and visible for miles across the plains. The temple has a five-tiered Dravidian gopuram and was extensively renovated in 1956.
heritageAnthiyur Lake and Waterfalls
13.8 km · ~23 min by cab
Anthiyur has a large irrigation lake whose overflow forms a seasonal waterfall dependent on rainfall in the Bargur Hills catchment. It is a local family spot used for fishing and swimming, most impressive during the monsoon months. The lake sits at the edge of the Anthiyur reserve forest belt.
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Sri Gurunatha Swamy Temple, Pudupalayam — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 - 8:30 PM
Best timeAadi festival (July-August); October to March
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Sri Gurunatha Swamy Temple, Pudupalayam
About 10 km from Anthiyur and 30 km from Bhavani; nearest railhead Bhavani Road (~30 km) or Erode Junction (~40 km); nearest airport Coimbatore (CJB) ~95 km
Getting around Sri Gurunatha Swamy Temple, Pudupalayam
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 Sri Gurunatha Swamy Temple, Pudupalayam?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Sri Gurunatha Swamy Temple, Pudupalayam?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 - 8:30 PM.
How do I reach Sri Gurunatha Swamy Temple, Pudupalayam?
Base yourself in Anthiyur or nearby in Erode, 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 Sri Gurunatha Swamy Temple, Pudupalayam?
About an hour.
What else is near Sri Gurunatha Swamy Temple, Pudupalayam?
Nearby you can pair Anthiyur Lake and Waterfalls (13.8 km), Urachikottai Varadaraja Perumal Temple (17.7 km), Amarapaneeswarar Temple, Pariyur (19.4 km), Pariyur Kondathu Kaliamman Temple (19.5 km).
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