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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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Before you go to St. Antony's Church, Melnariyappanur
Specific rules not verified for this site. Kerala churches generally welcome visitors of any faith outside service times. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered), keep quiet during Mass, and ask before photographing people or the altar. We have not verified this church's specific rules.
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Typechurch
Nearest baseMelnariyappanur
DistrictKallakurichi
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
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.
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.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
Weather in St. Antony's Church, MelnariyappanurSeasonal guide
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Today at St. Antony's Church, Melnariyappanur
Sunrise6:05 am
Sunset6:25 pm
Golden hour best light5:25 pm–6:25 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:25 pm–6:50 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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St. Antony's Church, Melnariyappanur — at a glance
TimingsOpen daily, mornings and evenings
Best timeJune for the feast; November-February otherwise
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach St. Antony's Church, Melnariyappanur
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.
Getting around St. Antony's Church, Melnariyappanur
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.
If you need help at St. Antony's Church, Melnariyappanur
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St. Antony's Church, Melnariyappanur — frequently asked
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.
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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- St. Antony's Church, Melnariyappanur:RAJUKHAN SR RAJESH, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0