What to expect
Parthasarathy Temple, Parthivapuram
A 9th-century temple dedicated to Vishnu as Parthasarathy, established by the Ay king Karunandadakkan. Copper-plate inscriptions record that it was built with a salai, a Vedic boarding school supporting 95 students of the Taittiriya, Talavakara and Bhavishya Vedic branches. It stands as an important early religious and educational endowment of the region.
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseMunchirai
DistrictKanniyakumari
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Parthasarathy Temple, Parthivapuram is planned from Munchirai, one of the travel bases in Kanniyakumari district. Use Munchirai for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Munchirai 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.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
Weather in Parthasarathy Temple, ParthivapuramSeasonal guide
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Today at Parthasarathy Temple, Parthivapuram
Sunrise6:13 am
Sunset6:30 pm
Golden hour best light5:30 pm–6:30 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:30 pm–6:55 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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Parthasarathy Temple, Parthivapuram — at a glance
TimingsDaily 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Best timeOctober to March
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Parthasarathy Temple, Parthivapuram
About 8 km from Marthandam; nearest railway Kuzhithurai (~12 km) or Nagercoil Junction (~35 km); nearest airport Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) ~45 km.
Getting around Parthasarathy Temple, Parthivapuram
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 Parthasarathy Temple, Parthivapuram
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Nearby
What’s near Parthasarathy Temple, Parthivapuram
heritageThiruvithamcode Arappally (St. Mary's Orthodox Church) 14.9 km · ~25 min by cab · straight line
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Parthasarathy Temple, Parthivapuram — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Parthasarathy Temple, Parthivapuram?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Parthasarathy Temple, Parthivapuram?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daily 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
How do I reach Parthasarathy Temple, Parthivapuram?
Base yourself in Munchirai 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 Parthasarathy Temple, Parthivapuram?
About an hour.
What else is near Parthasarathy Temple, Parthivapuram?
Nearby you can pair Chitharal Jain Monuments (9.8 km), Lemur Beach (11.4 km), Adikesava Perumal Temple (12.1 km), St. Mary's Basilica, Mulagumoodu (13.0 km).
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- Parthasarathy Temple, Parthivapuram:Ms Sarah Welch, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC0