Agatheeswarar Temple, Thirumukkoodalur
A Shiva temple credited to Rajendra Chola I, standing where three rivers meet, which gives Thirumukkoodalur its name (the sacred confluence). Its riverside setting and Chola-era origins make it a notable heritage and pilgrimage stop east of Karur.
Plan Agatheeswarar Temple, Thirumukkoodalur
Check entry arrangements. Ask temple staff about visitor entry, dress requirements and access to the inner shrine before you travel, especially if you are visiting as a non-Hindu.
Dress respectfully and follow the institution’s admission and photography rules.
Agatheeswarar Temple, Thirumukkoodalur is planned from Thirumukkoodalur, one of the travel bases in Karur district. Use Thirumukkoodalur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
How to visit
- Base yourself in Thirumukkoodalur 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.
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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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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Entry: Free
How to reach Agatheeswarar Temple, Thirumukkoodalur
About 15 km east of Karur; Karur Junction railway ~15 km; nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~75 km or Coimbatore (CJB) ~120 km
If you need step-free access, contact the site before travelling. Ask about a level entrance, steps along the route, the nearest drop-off point, seating and accessible toilets.
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What’s near Agatheeswarar Temple, Thirumukkoodalur

A barrage (check dam) built across the River Cauvery at Mayanur, about 23 km from Karur and 21 km from Kulithalai. The river bank here is a popular picnic and outing spot, and the barrage regulates Cauvery water for irrigation across the district.
6.3 km · ~16 min by auto · straight lineA memorial at Rayanur dedicated to local warriors who died resisting British forces during the Anglo-Mysore Wars. It commemorates the district's role in armed resistance to colonial expansion.
6.7 km · ~17 min by auto · straight lineA Shiva temple at Venjamakudalur regarded as a Paadal Petra Sthalam of the Kongu Nadu region, meaning it is praised in the Tamil Thevaram hymns. It is counted among the major temples of Karur district.
8.5 km · ~14 min by cab · straight lineA pilgrimage temple to the goddess Sellandiamman in Thirukkampuliyur village near the Cauvery. It anchors a small riverside cluster of attractions, including a nearby park with an artificial fountain by the river.
8.8 km · ~15 min by cab · straight lineA Vishnu temple in Karur dedicated to Ranganathar in his Abayapradhana (boon-granting) form. It is counted among the town's prominent shrines alongside the Pasupatheeswarar and Mariamman temples.
9.7 km · ~16 min by cab · straight lineKarur Government Museum is a district museum on Old Dindigul Road with regional archaeology, coins, bronzes, fossils and natural-history exhibits. Opened in 2000, its collection helps place Karur's Sangam-age and Chera history in context.
10.3 km · ~17 min by cab · straight lineAncient svayambhu Shiva temple on the Amaravathi's bank in central Karur, one of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams praised in the 7th-century Thevaram hymns, marked by a 120-ft seven-tier Rajagopuram.
10.5 km · ~17 min by cab · straight lineThe historic fort of Karur, a defensive stronghold destroyed by British forces during the Anglo-Mysore Wars around 1783. Only partial ruins survive, marking the town's military past as a contested Chera and later regional centre.
11.3 km · ~19 min by cab · straight lineA Shiva temple in Karur associated with the sacred Brahma Theertham tank, whose water is held to have purifying, sanctifying properties. It is one of the town's old Dravidian-style temple sites tied to the Sangam-age settlement of Karuvur.
11.8 km · ~20 min by cab · straight lineA Murugan temple in Dravidian style on the small Vennaimalai hillock on the Karur-Pugalur road, whose legend ties the 'hill of butter' to Kamadhenu; Panguni Uthiram, Thaipoosam and Karthigai are its main festivals.
11.9 km · ~20 min by cab · straight lineAn 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.
12.7 km · ~21 min by cab · straight lineA goddess temple to Kaliamman at Manmangalam, a taluk headquarters near Karur town. It is the main local shrine drawing devotees in the Manmangalam area.
14.2 km · ~24 min by cab · straight lineWhere Agatheeswarar Temple, Thirumukkoodalur is
Agatheeswarar Temple, Thirumukkoodalur — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Agatheeswarar Temple, Thirumukkoodalur?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Agatheeswarar Temple, Thirumukkoodalur?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daily, roughly 6 AM-12 PM and 4-8 PM.
How do I reach Agatheeswarar Temple, Thirumukkoodalur?
Base yourself in Thirumukkoodalur 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 Agatheeswarar Temple, Thirumukkoodalur?
About an hour.
What else is near Agatheeswarar Temple, Thirumukkoodalur?
Nearby you can pair Mayanur Barrage (6.3 km), Rayanur Memorial (6.7 km), Kalyana Vikirtheeswarar Temple, Venjamakudalur (8.5 km), Sellandiamman Temple, Thirukkampuliyur (8.8 km).
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