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Vyagrapureeswarar Temple, Puliyur
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. This temple guide is organized from Kulithalai in Karur district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which pilgrim stays, respectful local guides, food stops, shops, transport and verified visitor support should be verified around Vyagrapureeswarar Temple, Puliyur.
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Before you go to Vyagrapureeswarar Temple, Puliyur
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.
We report each site's own published rules neutrally, and only where we can source them.
Typetemple
Nearest baseKulithalai
DistrictKarur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit3→Vyagrapureeswarar Temple, Puliyur 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 Vyagrapureeswarar Temple, Puliyur
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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Vyagrapureeswarar Temple, Puliyur — at a glance
TimingsDaily, roughly 6 AM-12 PM and 4-8 PM
Best timeOctober-March; temple festival days
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Vyagrapureeswarar Temple, Puliyur
At Puliyur in Kulithalai taluk; Kulithalai railway station is the nearest railhead; nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~75 km or Coimbatore (CJB) ~120 km
Getting around Vyagrapureeswarar Temple, Puliyur
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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Vyagrapureeswarar Temple, Puliyur — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Vyagrapureeswarar Temple, Puliyur?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Vyagrapureeswarar Temple, Puliyur?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daily, roughly 6 AM-12 PM and 4-8 PM.
How do I reach Vyagrapureeswarar Temple, Puliyur?
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 Vyagrapureeswarar Temple, Puliyur?
About an hour.
What else is near Vyagrapureeswarar Temple, Puliyur?
Nearby you can pair Rathnagiriswarar Temple, Ayyarmalai (1.1 km), Kulittalai Kadambavaneswarar Temple (1.9 km), Kattalai River Confluence (10.3 km), Thirukkanmaleeswarar Temple, Krishnarayapuram (12.0 km).
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