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Chokkanathar Temple
A prominent Shiva temple in the taluk town of Thirumangalam, southwest of Madurai, where the deity is worshipped as Chokkanathar, a form of Sundareswarar echoing the great Madurai temple. It anchors the town's religious life and hosts an annual festival with a temple-car procession that fills the surrounding streets.
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Chokkanathar Temple
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Plan Chokkanathar Temple
Typetemple
Nearest baseThirumangalam
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseThirumangalam
DistrictMadurai
Place typetemple
Time neededAbout an hour.
A prominent Shiva temple in the taluk town of Thirumangalam, southwest of Madurai, where the deity is worshipped as Chokkanathar, a form of Sundareswarar echoing the great Madurai temple. It anchors the town's religious life and hosts an annual festival with a temple-car procession that fills the surrounding streets.
Chokkanathar Temple is planned from Thirumangalam, one of the travel bases in Madurai district. Use Thirumangalam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Chokkanathar Temple — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Best timeOctober to March; festival season
Entry: Free
Getting there: Thirumangalam town; Madurai Junction (~18 km)
Busiest during the annual car festival.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Thirumangalam 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.
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Chokkanathar Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Chokkanathar Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Chokkanathar Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Chokkanathar Temple?
Base yourself in Thirumangalam 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 Chokkanathar Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Chokkanathar Temple?
Nearby you can pair Sikandar Dargah (12.0 km), Nagamalai (12.5 km), Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple (12.6 km), Samanar Hills (13.7 km).
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