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Urachikottai Varadaraja Perumal Temple
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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Typeheritage
Nearest baseBhavani
DistrictErode
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit3→Urachikottai Varadaraja Perumal 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 Urachikottai Varadaraja Perumal 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.
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templeBhavani Sangameswarar Temple
6.1 km · ~15 min by auto
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").
viewpointKooduthurai Triveni Sangamam
6.2 km · ~16 min by auto
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.
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Urachikottai Varadaraja Perumal Temple — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 - 8:00 PM
Best timeOctober to March
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Urachikottai Varadaraja Perumal Temple
About 5 km from Bhavani; nearest railhead Bhavani Road (~6 km) or Erode Junction (~20 km); nearest airport Coimbatore (CJB) ~95 km
Getting around Urachikottai Varadaraja 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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When is the best time to visit Urachikottai Varadaraja Perumal Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Urachikottai Varadaraja Perumal Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 - 8:00 PM.
How do I reach Urachikottai Varadaraja Perumal 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 Urachikottai Varadaraja Perumal Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Urachikottai Varadaraja Perumal Temple?
Nearby you can pair Bhavani Sangameswarar Temple (6.1 km), Kooduthurai Triveni Sangamam (6.2 km), Kasthuri Aranganathar Temple (15.9 km), Periya Mariamman Temple, Erode (16.0 km).
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