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Thiruvappudaiyar Temple
An old Shiva temple in the Sellur locality of Madurai, also known as the Thiruvappanur temple, dedicated to the deity Thiruvappudaiyar. It is one of the city's lesser-known but historically layered shrines, valued for its stone inscriptions and traditional Tamil temple architecture within an urban neighbourhood.
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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 baseSellur
DistrictMadurai
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Listed businesses1→Thiruvappudaiyar Temple is planned from Sellur, one of the travel bases in Madurai district. Use Sellur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Sellur or nearby in Madurai, 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.
Distance by road
- Tiruchirappalli (Trichy)135 km
- Rameswaram170 km
- Kodaikanal115 km
- Coimbatore215 km
- Kanniyakumari240 km
Road km to Madurai; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
Weather in Thiruvappudaiyar TempleSeasonal guide
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Today at Thiruvappudaiyar Temple
Sunrise6:09 am
Sunset6:27 pm
Golden hour best light5:27 pm–6:27 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:27 pm–6:52 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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Vishaal de MallShopping mall at Gokhale Rd, chinna chokkikulam. Its published hours are Monday to Sunday 10 am to 10 pm.
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Thiruvappudaiyar Temple — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Best timeOctober to March
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Thiruvappudaiyar Temple
Madurai Junction (~4 km), Sellur area
Getting around Thiruvappudaiyar 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 Thiruvappudaiyar Temple
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Thiruvappudaiyar Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Thiruvappudaiyar Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Thiruvappudaiyar Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
How do I reach Thiruvappudaiyar Temple?
Base yourself in Sellur or nearby in Madurai, 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 Thiruvappudaiyar Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Thiruvappudaiyar Temple?
Nearby you can pair Goripalayam Dargah (700 m), Tamukkam Palace (940 m), Gandhi Memorial Museum (1.0 km), Madurai Government Museum (1.1 km).
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