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Kulittalai Kadambavaneswarar Temple
A large Shiva temple on the Cauvery's southern bank at Kulithalai, the 119th Paadal Petra Sthalam praised by Thirunavukkarasar; the sthalam's Kadamba-forest legend inspired Muthuswami Dikshitar's composition 'Neelakantam Bhajeham'.
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Plan Kulittalai Kadambavaneswarar Temple
Typetemple
Nearest baseKulithalai
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree (indicative — confirm on site)
Nearest town/baseKulithalai
DistrictKarur
Place typetemple
Time neededAbout an hour.
A large Shiva temple on the Cauvery's southern bank at Kulithalai, the 119th Paadal Petra Sthalam praised by Thirunavukkarasar; the sthalam's Kadamba-forest legend inspired Muthuswami Dikshitar's composition 'Neelakantam Bhajeham'.
Kulittalai Kadambavaneswarar Temple is planned from Kulithalai, one of the travel bases in Karur district. Use Kulithalai for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Kulittalai Kadambavaneswarar Temple — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Best timeOct-Feb best; plains hot Mar-Jun
Entry: Free (indicative — confirm on site)
Getting there: Kulithalai town; Kulithalai railway station on the Karur-Trichy line, ~35 km from Karur town, Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) airport ~50 km
Riverside setting on the Cauvery bank; footwear off at the entrance.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Kulithalai or nearby in Karur, 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 Kulittalai Kadambavaneswarar Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kulittalai Kadambavaneswarar Temple?
Entry: Free (indicative — confirm on site). Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Kulittalai Kadambavaneswarar Temple?
Base yourself in Kulithalai or nearby in Karur, 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 Kulittalai Kadambavaneswarar Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Kulittalai Kadambavaneswarar Temple?
Nearby you can pair Vyagrapureeswarar Temple, Puliyur (1.9 km), Rathnagiriswarar Temple, Ayyarmalai (2.4 km), Kattalai River Confluence (11.1 km), Thirukkanmaleeswarar Temple, Krishnarayapuram (13.9 km).
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