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Thiruvathavur Thirumarainathar Temple
A Saivite shrine near Melur revered as the birthplace of Manikkavasagar, the 9th-century Nayanmar saint who authored the Tiruvasagam and Tirukovaiyar. The temple honours Shiva as Thirumarainathar, said to have been worshipped by the four Vedas in personified form. It is an important pilgrimage stop for followers of Tamil Saivism.
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Before you go to Thiruvathavur Thirumarainathar 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 baseThiruvathavur
DistrictMadurai
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Thiruvathavur Thirumarainathar Temple is planned from Thiruvathavur, one of the travel bases in Madurai district. Use Thiruvathavur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Thiruvathavur 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 Thiruvathavur Thirumarainathar TempleSeasonal guide
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Today at Thiruvathavur Thirumarainathar 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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Thiruvathavur Thirumarainathar Temple — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Best timeOctober to March
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Thiruvathavur Thirumarainathar Temple
Melur (~6 km); Madurai Junction (~20 km)
Getting around Thiruvathavur Thirumarainathar 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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Thiruvathavur Thirumarainathar Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Thiruvathavur Thirumarainathar Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Thiruvathavur Thirumarainathar Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
How do I reach Thiruvathavur Thirumarainathar Temple?
Base yourself in Thiruvathavur 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 Thiruvathavur Thirumarainathar Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Thiruvathavur Thirumarainathar Temple?
Nearby you can pair Kalyana Sundareswarar Temple (7.8 km), Thirumohur Kalamegaperumal Temple (8.5 km), Yanaimalai (10.2 km), Narasingam Yoga Narasimha Perumal Temple (10.6 km).
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