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Bannari Mariamman Temple
A prominent temple to Goddess Mariamman at Bannari on the foothills of the Western Ghats near Sathyamangalam, famous for the Panguni Kundam (fire-walking) festival that draws large crowds of devotees.
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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 baseSathyamangalam
DistrictErode
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit3→Bannari Mariamman Temple is planned from Sathyamangalam, one of the travel bases in Erode district. Use Sathyamangalam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Sathyamangalam 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 Bannari Mariamman Temple
Sunrise6:11 am
Sunset6:32 pm
Golden hour best light5:32 pm–6:32 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:32 pm–6:57 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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Top experiences around Sathyamangalam
2 more places around Sathyamangalam, each worth a day of its own.
wildlifeSathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
11.1 km · ~18 min by cab
Tamil Nadu's largest wildlife reserve, straddling the Western and Eastern Ghats at the foot of the Nilgiris; a Project Tiger reserve with a growing tiger population and large elephant herds, once the hideout of sandalwood brigand Veerappan.
damBhavanisagar Dam
9.5 km · ~16 min by cab
The Lower Bhavani Dam, an earthen dam across the Bhavani river completed in 1956, one of the largest earthen dams in the world, with a large reservoir and riverside gardens.
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Bannari Mariamman Temple — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 8:30 PM daily (indicative)
Best timeOct-Feb for a quieter visit; Mar-Apr for the festival
Entry: Free — indicative, confirm on site
Getting here
How to reach Bannari Mariamman Temple
On the Sathyamangalam-Bannari road; ~75 km from Erode Jn (ED); nearest airport Coimbatore (CJB) ~90 km
Getting around Bannari Mariamman 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 Bannari Mariamman Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Bannari Mariamman Temple?
Entry: Free — indicative, confirm on site. Timings: 6:00 AM - 8:30 PM daily (indicative).
How do I reach Bannari Mariamman Temple?
Base yourself in Sathyamangalam 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 Bannari Mariamman Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Bannari Mariamman Temple?
Nearby you can pair Bhavanisagar Dam (9.5 km), Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve (11.1 km), Dhimbam Hills and Sathyamangalam Ghat Road (17.7 km), Perumpallam Dam (18.0 km).
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Photographs: Krishnaeee (talk) (CC BY-SA 3.0), Saravananrajm (CC BY-SA 3.0), vaikundaraja.s (CC BY-SA 4.0). Wikimedia Commons.
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