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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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Before you go to Thirumohur Kalamegaperumal Temple
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 baseThirumohur
DistrictMadurai
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
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.
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.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
Weather in Thirumohur Kalamegaperumal TempleSeasonal guide
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Today at Thirumohur Kalamegaperumal Temple
Sunrise6:08 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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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 here
How to reach Thirumohur Kalamegaperumal Temple
Madurai Junction (~12 km), on the Melur road
Getting around Thirumohur Kalamegaperumal 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.
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Thirumohur Kalamegaperumal Temple — frequently asked
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.
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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