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St. Antony's Church, Melnariyappanur
This roughly century-old shrine is dedicated to St. Antony of Padua, popularly called the King of Miracles, and was built by a devotee named Kunchaan. It draws pilgrims for a nine-day festival in June, with the saint's feast celebrated on 13 June each year. The village lies about 8 km from Chinnasalem on the Chennai-Salem route.
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Typechurch
Nearest baseMelnariyappanur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseMelnariyappanur
DistrictKallakurichi
Place typechurch
Time neededAbout an hour.
This roughly century-old shrine is dedicated to St. Antony of Padua, popularly called the King of Miracles, and was built by a devotee named Kunchaan. It draws pilgrims for a nine-day festival in June, with the saint's feast celebrated on 13 June each year. The village lies about 8 km from Chinnasalem on the Chennai-Salem route.
St. Antony's Church, Melnariyappanur is planned from Melnariyappanur, one of the travel bases in Kallakurichi district. Use Melnariyappanur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
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St. Antony's Church, Melnariyappanur — at a glance
TimingsOpen daily, mornings and evenings
Best timeJune for the feast; November-February otherwise
Entry: Free
Getting there: About 8 km from Chinnasalem on the Chennai-Salem route; nearest railway Vriddhachalam Junction (~40 km); nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~90 km or Chennai (MAA) ~230 km.
Busiest during the June feast (13 June) and the preceding nine-day novena; expect large pilgrim crowds then.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Melnariyappanur or nearby in Kallakurichi, 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.
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Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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When is the best time to visit St. Antony's Church, Melnariyappanur?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at St. Antony's Church, Melnariyappanur?
Entry: Free. Timings: Open daily, mornings and evenings. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach St. Antony's Church, Melnariyappanur?
Base yourself in Melnariyappanur or nearby in Kallakurichi, 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 St. Antony's Church, Melnariyappanur?
About an hour.
What else is near St. Antony's Church, Melnariyappanur?
Nearby you can pair Sri Selva Vinayagar Temple, Sankarapuram (11.7 km), Kallakurichi town (15.9 km), Gomukhi Dam (16.8 km), Periyar Falls (Vellimalai) (19.9 km).
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