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Veeratteswarar Temple, Thirukovilur
A Shiva temple on the banks of the Thenpennai (South Pennar) river, counted among the eight Ashta Veeratta Sthalams marking Shiva's destruction of the demon Andhakasura. It is a Paadal Petra Sthalam glorified in the 7th-9th century Tevaram hymns and attributed to the Cholas.
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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 baseTirukoilur
DistrictKallakurichi
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit4→Veeratteswarar Temple, Thirukovilur is planned from Tirukoilur, one of the travel bases in Kallakurichi district. Use Tirukoilur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Tirukoilur 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.
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Today at Veeratteswarar Temple, Thirukovilur
Sunrise6:03 am
Sunset6:24 pm
Golden hour best light5:24 pm–6:24 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:24 pm–6:49 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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templeAtulya Nadheswarar Temple, Arakandanallur
1.1 km · 14 min walk
A Shiva temple built on a granite hillock beside the Thenpennai river near Thirukovilur, with a seven-tier gopuram. It is one of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams of the Tevaram, ranked as the 44th such shrine and the 12th in the Nadu Naadu region.
heritageKabilar Hillock (Kabilar Kundru), Thirukovilur
290 m · 4 min walk
A rocky hillock and mandapam in the middle of the Thenpennai river at Thirukovilur, associated with the Sangam-era Tamil poet Kapilar, who is said to have fasted to death here after the death of his patron Vel Pari. An ASI-protected heritage landmark tied to the town's classical literary history.
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Veeratteswarar Temple, Thirukovilur — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM daily
Best timeOct-Feb
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Veeratteswarar Temple, Thirukovilur
Nearest railway: Villupuram Jn (VM) ~36 km or Vriddhachalam Jn ~52 km; nearest airport: Puducherry ~66 km or Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~130 km
Getting around Veeratteswarar Temple, Thirukovilur
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 Veeratteswarar Temple, Thirukovilur
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When is the best time to visit Veeratteswarar Temple, Thirukovilur?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Veeratteswarar Temple, Thirukovilur?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM daily.
How do I reach Veeratteswarar Temple, Thirukovilur?
Base yourself in Tirukoilur 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 Veeratteswarar Temple, Thirukovilur?
About an hour.
What else is near Veeratteswarar Temple, Thirukovilur?
Nearby you can pair Kabilar Hillock (Kabilar Kundru), Thirukovilur (290 m), Adhirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple (940 m), Atulya Nadheswarar Temple, Arakandanallur (1.1 km), Ulagalantha Perumal Temple (Trivikrama), Thirukovilur (2.6 km).
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