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Airavateswarar Temple, Ethirkolpadi
A Shiva temple that forms one stage of the divine-wedding legend of Shiva and Parvathi, its name meaning the place where the groom was formally received. By tradition Shiva was welcomed here as a bridegroom by his father-in-law, the sage Bharatha, before the wedding at Thiruvelvikudi and the darshan at Thirumanancheri. The deity is worshipped as Airavateswarar, linked to worship by Airavata, the white elephant of Indra.
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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 baseEthirkolpadi
DistrictMayiladuthurai
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Airavateswarar Temple, Ethirkolpadi is planned from Ethirkolpadi, one of the travel bases in Mayiladuthurai district. Use Ethirkolpadi for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Ethirkolpadi or nearby in Mayiladuthurai, 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.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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Today at Airavateswarar Temple, Ethirkolpadi
Sunrise6:02 am
Sunset6:22 pm
Golden hour best light5:22 pm–6:22 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:22 pm–6:47 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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Airavateswarar Temple, Ethirkolpadi — at a glance
TimingsTypically 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Best timeOctober-March
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Airavateswarar Temple, Ethirkolpadi
Near Kuthalam, about 13 km from Mayiladuthurai; nearest railway Mayiladuthurai Jn (~13 km); nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~150 km
Getting around Airavateswarar Temple, Ethirkolpadi
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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When is the best time to visit Airavateswarar Temple, Ethirkolpadi?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Airavateswarar Temple, Ethirkolpadi?
Entry: Free. Timings: Typically 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM.
How do I reach Airavateswarar Temple, Ethirkolpadi?
Base yourself in Ethirkolpadi or nearby in Mayiladuthurai, 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 Airavateswarar Temple, Ethirkolpadi?
About an hour.
What else is near Airavateswarar Temple, Ethirkolpadi?
Nearby you can pair Ukthavedeeswarar Temple, Kuthalam (Thiruthuruthi) (190 m), Kalyanasundareswarar Temple, Thiruvelvikudi (390 m), Veerateeswarar Temple, Vazhuvur (1.9 km), Thula Kattam Cauvery Bathing Ghat, Mayiladuthurai (5.7 km).
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