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Thogaimalai Murugan Temple
A hill temple to Lord Murugan at Thogaimalai, a hill town in the northern part of Karur district. It is the main pilgrimage draw for the Thogaimalai area.
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Thogaimalai Murugan Temple
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Before you go to Thogaimalai Murugan Temple
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.
Typetemple
Nearest baseThogaimalai
DistrictKarur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Thogaimalai Murugan Temple is planned from Thogaimalai, one of the travel bases in Karur district. Use Thogaimalai for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Thogaimalai 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 Thogaimalai Murugan TempleSeasonal guide
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Today at Thogaimalai Murugan Temple
Sunrise6:05 am
Sunset5:59 pm
Golden hour best light4:59 pm–5:59 pm
Blue hour after sunset5:59 pm–6:24 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 261°
Moon tonight🌒 Waxing crescent · 24%
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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Thogaimalai Murugan 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 Thogaimalai Murugan Temple
At Thogaimalai in northern Karur district; Kulithalai railway station is the nearest railhead; nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~75 km or Coimbatore (CJB) ~120 km
Getting around Thogaimalai Murugan Temple
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.
If you need help at Thogaimalai Murugan Temple
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Thogaimalai Murugan Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Thogaimalai Murugan Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Thogaimalai Murugan Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daily, roughly 6 AM-12 PM and 4-8 PM.
How do I reach Thogaimalai Murugan Temple?
Base yourself in Thogaimalai 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 Thogaimalai Murugan Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Thogaimalai Murugan Temple?
Nearby you can pair Thirukkanmaleeswarar Temple, Krishnarayapuram (13.9 km), Rathnagiriswarar Temple, Ayyarmalai (17.3 km), Kadavur Vasantha Perumal Temple (21.2 km), Vyagrapureeswarar Temple, Puliyur (22.6 km).
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