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Thirumohur Kalamegaperumal Temple
A Vishnu Divya Desam about 12 km from Madurai on the Melur road, where the deity is worshipped as Kalamegha Perumal. It is known for the rare two-sided Sudarsana Chakra shrine of Chakkarathazhwar, with Sudarsana on one face and Yoga Narasimha on the reverse. The temple is referenced in Sangam-era works and the epic Silappatikaram.
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Thirumohur Kalamegaperumal Temple
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Typetemple
Nearest baseThirumohur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseThirumohur
DistrictMadurai
Place typetemple
Time neededAbout an hour.
A Vishnu Divya Desam about 12 km from Madurai on the Melur road, where the deity is worshipped as Kalamegha Perumal. It is known for the rare two-sided Sudarsana Chakra shrine of Chakkarathazhwar, with Sudarsana on one face and Yoga Narasimha on the reverse. The temple is referenced in Sangam-era works and the epic Silappatikaram.
Thirumohur Kalamegaperumal Temple is planned from Thirumohur, one of the travel bases in Madurai district. Use Thirumohur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
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Thirumohur Kalamegaperumal Temple — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Best timeOctober to March; early morning
Entry: Free
Getting there: Madurai Junction (~12 km), on the Melur road
Ask for the Chakkarathazhwar shrine, the temple's main draw.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Thirumohur 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.
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Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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When is the best time to visit Thirumohur Kalamegaperumal Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Thirumohur Kalamegaperumal Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Thirumohur Kalamegaperumal Temple?
Base yourself in Thirumohur 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 Thirumohur Kalamegaperumal Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Thirumohur Kalamegaperumal Temple?
Nearby you can pair Yanaimalai (3.6 km), Narasingam Yoga Narasimha Perumal Temple (3.7 km), Thiruvathavur Thirumarainathar Temple (8.5 km), Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam (8.8 km).
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