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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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Typetemple
Nearest baseThanthonimalai
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseThanthonimalai
DistrictKarur
Place typetemple
Time neededAbout an hour.
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.
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.
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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 there: 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
Footwear removed at entry; the sanctum sits high in the cave, reached by a short climb.
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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.
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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 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. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
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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