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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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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 baseKulithalai
DistrictKarur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit3→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.
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.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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Today at Kulittalai Kadambavaneswarar Temple
Sunrise6:07 am
Sunset6:27 pm
Golden hour best light5:27 pm–6:27 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:27 pm–6:52 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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Top experiences around Kulithalai
2 more places around Kulithalai, each worth a day of its own.
templeRathnagiriswarar Temple, Ayyarmalai
2.4 km · 30 min walk
A Shiva Paadal Petra Sthalam atop the 342 m Ayyarmalai hill near Kulithalai, reached by 1,017 steps, with Chola-period inscriptions of Kulothunga II; the hill also carries ancient Jain rock beds.
templeVyagrapureeswarar Temple, Puliyur
1.9 km · 24 min walk
A Shiva temple at Puliyur in Kulithalai taluk. Its name and legend link the site to the worship of Shiva by a tiger (vyagra), a Kongu-region Shaiva tradition.
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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 here
How to reach Kulittalai Kadambavaneswarar Temple
Kulithalai town; Kulithalai railway station on the Karur-Trichy line, ~35 km from Karur town, Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) airport ~50 km
Getting around Kulittalai Kadambavaneswarar Temple
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.
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Kulittalai Kadambavaneswarar Temple — frequently asked
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.
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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- Kulittalai Kadambavaneswarar Temple:Pa.Jambulingam · CC BY-SA 4.0