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Thanthonimalai Kalyana Venkataramana Swamy Temple
An 8th-century rock-cut cave temple to Vishnu as Srinivasa, set in a natural cave atop a hillock about 5 km south of Karur. Popularly called Then Tirupati (South Tirupati), it is a Prarthana Sthalam where devotees pray to remove obstacles to marriage and for children. The hill also carries old Jain inscriptions marking its layered history.
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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 baseThanthonimalai
DistrictKarur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Thanthonimalai Kalyana Venkataramana Swamy Temple is planned from Thanthonimalai, one of the travel bases in Karur district. Use Thanthonimalai for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Thanthonimalai 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 Thanthonimalai Kalyana Venkataramana Swamy Temple
Sunrise6:08 am
Sunset6:28 pm
Golden hour best light5:28 pm–6:28 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:28 pm–6:53 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 82%
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.
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Thanthonimalai Kalyana Venkataramana Swamy Temple — 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 Thanthonimalai Kalyana Venkataramana Swamy Temple
About 5 km south of Karur town on the Karur-Dindigul highway; Karur Junction railway ~6 km; nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~75 km or Coimbatore (CJB) ~120 km
Getting around Thanthonimalai Kalyana Venkataramana Swamy 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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Thanthonimalai Kalyana Venkataramana Swamy Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Thanthonimalai Kalyana Venkataramana Swamy Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Thanthonimalai Kalyana Venkataramana Swamy Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daily, roughly 6 AM-12 PM and 4-8 PM.
How do I reach Thanthonimalai Kalyana Venkataramana Swamy Temple?
Base yourself in Thanthonimalai 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 Thanthonimalai Kalyana Venkataramana Swamy Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Thanthonimalai Kalyana Venkataramana Swamy Temple?
Nearby you can pair Pasupatheeswarar Temple, Karur (3.3 km), Karur Government Museum (3.4 km), Karur Fort (4.1 km), Abayapradhana Ranganathar Temple, Karur (4.1 km).
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