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.

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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.

We report each site's own published rules neutrally, and only where we can source them.

Typetemple
Nearest baseThirumukkoodalur
DistrictKarur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree

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.

What to expect

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Getting there

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.
Timing

Best time

October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.

Weather in Agatheeswarar Temple, ThirumukkoodalurSeasonal guide

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Today at Agatheeswarar Temple, Thirumukkoodalur
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 · 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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Before you go

Agatheeswarar Temple, Thirumukkoodalur — 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 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

Getting around Agatheeswarar Temple, Thirumukkoodalur

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.

If you need help at Agatheeswarar Temple, Thirumukkoodalur
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Nearby

What’s near Agatheeswarar Temple, Thirumukkoodalur

damMayanur Barrage 6.3 km · ~16 min by auto · straight line
heritageRayanur Memorial 6.7 km · ~17 min by auto · straight line
templeKalyana Vikirtheeswarar Temple, Venjamakudalur 8.5 km · ~14 min by cab · straight line
templeSellandiamman Temple, Thirukkampuliyur 8.8 km · ~15 min by cab · straight line
templeAbayapradhana Ranganathar Temple, Karur 9.7 km · ~16 min by cab · straight line
museumKarur Government Museum 10.3 km · ~17 min by cab · straight line
templePasupatheeswarar Temple, Karur 10.5 km · ~17 min by cab · straight line
heritageKarur Fort 11.3 km · ~19 min by cab · straight line
templeVanjaleeswarar Temple (Brahma Theertham), Karur 11.8 km · ~20 min by cab · straight line
templeVennaimalai Balasubramaniyaswamy Temple 11.9 km · ~20 min by cab · straight line
templeThanthonimalai Kalyana Venkataramana Swamy Temple 12.7 km · ~21 min by cab · straight line
templePuthu Kaliamman Temple, Manmangalam 14.2 km · ~24 min by cab · straight line
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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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