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Pugazhimalai Arupadai Murugan Temple
A hill temple to Lord Subramania (Murugan) built on a small rocky hill at Velayuthampalayam near Pugalur, close to the Cauvery. It is noted for its fine sculptures and draws pilgrims as a local Arupadai (six-abodes) themed Murugan shrine.
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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 baseVelayuthampalayam
DistrictKarur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Pugazhimalai Arupadai Murugan Temple is planned from Velayuthampalayam, one of the travel bases in Karur district. Use Velayuthampalayam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Velayuthampalayam 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 Pugazhimalai Arupadai Murugan TempleSeasonal guide
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Today at Pugazhimalai Arupadai Murugan 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 · 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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Pugazhimalai Arupadai Murugan Temple — at a glance
TimingsDaily, roughly 6 AM-12 PM and 4-8 PM
Best timeOctober-March; Murugan festival days
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Pugazhimalai Arupadai Murugan Temple
At Velayuthampalayam near Pugalur, about 20 km west of Karur; Karur Junction railway ~20 km; nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~75 km or Coimbatore (CJB) ~120 km
Getting around Pugazhimalai Arupadai Murugan 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.
If you need help at Pugazhimalai Arupadai Murugan Temple
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Pugazhimalai Arupadai Murugan Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Pugazhimalai Arupadai Murugan Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Pugazhimalai Arupadai Murugan Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daily, roughly 6 AM-12 PM and 4-8 PM.
How do I reach Pugazhimalai Arupadai Murugan Temple?
Base yourself in Velayuthampalayam 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 Pugazhimalai Arupadai Murugan Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Pugazhimalai Arupadai Murugan Temple?
Nearby you can pair Pugalur Tamil-Brahmi Cave Inscriptions (620 m), Puthu Kaliamman Temple, Manmangalam (8.5 km), Vennaimalai Balasubramaniyaswamy Temple (11.7 km), Arulmigu Mariamman Temple, Karur (12.6 km).
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