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Bhavani Sangameswarar Temple
A large Shiva temple at Kooduthurai in Bhavani town, built at the confluence of the Kaveri, Bhavani and the mythical Amudha rivers, revered as the Dakshina Triveni Sangamam ("Triveni Sangamam of the South").
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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 baseBhavani
DistrictErode
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit3→Bhavani Sangameswarar Temple is planned from Bhavani, one of the travel bases in Erode district. Use Bhavani for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Bhavani 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 Bhavani Sangameswarar Temple
Sunrise6:09 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 Bhavani, each worth a day of its own.
viewpointKooduthurai Triveni Sangamam
160 m · 2 min walk
The riverside confluence and bathing ghat at Bhavani where the Kaveri, Bhavani and mythical Amudha rivers meet, adjoining the Sangameswarar Temple — a pilgrimage spot for ancestral rites, known as the Triveni Sangamam of the South.
heritageUrachikottai Varadaraja Perumal Temple
6.1 km · ~15 min by auto
This Vishnu temple sits on the Vedagiri hill at Urachikottai, about 5 km from Bhavani on the western bank of the Cauvery, and is regarded as the first of five hills known as the Panchagiri. Dedicated to Varadaraja Perumal, the temple is believed to be more than 1,000 years old. The hill is dotted with Saiva and Vaishnava shrines and overlooks the river.
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Bhavani Sangameswarar Temple — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM daily (indicative — confirm on site)
Best timeOct-Feb best; river fuller after monsoon
Entry: Free — indicative, confirm on site
Getting here
How to reach Bhavani Sangameswarar Temple
Bhavani railway station (2 km) on the Erode-Karur line; Erode Jn (ED) ~15 km; nearest airport Coimbatore (CJB) ~90 km
Getting around Bhavani Sangameswarar 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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When is the best time to visit Bhavani Sangameswarar Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Bhavani Sangameswarar Temple?
Entry: Free — indicative, confirm on site. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM daily (indicative — confirm on site).
How do I reach Bhavani Sangameswarar Temple?
Base yourself in Bhavani 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 Bhavani Sangameswarar Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Bhavani Sangameswarar Temple?
Nearby you can pair Kooduthurai Triveni Sangamam (160 m), Urachikottai Varadaraja Perumal Temple (6.1 km), Kasthuri Aranganathar Temple (10.9 km), Periya Mariamman Temple, Erode (11.0 km).
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