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Bhoothalingaswamy Temple, Boothapandi
A Shiva temple at Boothapandi, the headquarters of Thovalai taluk, on the western bank of the Pazhaiyar river at the foot of Thadakaimalai hill. The hill is associated with the demoness Thadagai of the Ramayana. It is a well-known local pilgrimage temple in the Nagercoil-Thovalai belt.
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Bhoothalingaswamy Temple, Boothapandi
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseBoothapandi
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseBoothapandi
DistrictKanniyakumari
Place typeheritage
Time neededAbout an hour.
A Shiva temple at Boothapandi, the headquarters of Thovalai taluk, on the western bank of the Pazhaiyar river at the foot of Thadakaimalai hill. The hill is associated with the demoness Thadagai of the Ramayana. It is a well-known local pilgrimage temple in the Nagercoil-Thovalai belt.
Bhoothalingaswamy Temple, Boothapandi is planned from Boothapandi, one of the travel bases in Kanniyakumari district. Use Boothapandi for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
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Bhoothalingaswamy Temple, Boothapandi — at a glance
TimingsDaily 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Best timeOctober to March
Entry: Free
Getting there: About 10 km from Nagercoil; nearest railway Nagercoil Junction (~10 km) or Kanyakumari (~20 km); nearest airport Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) ~75 km.
A riverside Shiva temple at the foot of Thadakaimalai; dress traditionally for entry.
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- Base yourself in Boothapandi or nearby in Kanniyakumari, 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 Bhoothalingaswamy Temple, Boothapandi?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Bhoothalingaswamy Temple, Boothapandi?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daily 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Bhoothalingaswamy Temple, Boothapandi?
Base yourself in Boothapandi or nearby in Kanniyakumari, 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 Bhoothalingaswamy Temple, Boothapandi?
About an hour.
What else is near Bhoothalingaswamy Temple, Boothapandi?
Nearby you can pair Nagaraja Temple, Nagercoil (8.6 km), Muppandal Wind Farm (11.0 km), Suchindram Thanumalayan Temple (12.2 km), Udayagiri Fort (12.8 km).
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