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Uma Maheswarar Temple, Konerirajapuram
A Chola-era Shiva temple renowned for its huge bronze Nataraja and Chola mural fragments, one of the finest bronze-casting sites of the era. This temple guide is organized from Mayiladuthurai in Mayiladuthurai district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which pilgrim stays, respectful local guides, food stops, shops, transport and verified visitor support should be verified around Uma Maheswarar Temple, Konerirajapuram.
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Before you go to Uma Maheswarar Temple, Konerirajapuram
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 baseMayiladuthurai
DistrictMayiladuthurai
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit7→Uma Maheswarar Temple, Konerirajapuram is planned from Mayiladuthurai, one of the travel bases in Mayiladuthurai district. Use Mayiladuthurai for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Mayiladuthurai 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.
Weather in Uma Maheswarar Temple, KonerirajapuramSeasonal guide
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Today at Uma Maheswarar Temple, Konerirajapuram
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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Top experiences around Mayiladuthurai
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20.0 km · ~33 min by cab
The town's principal Shiva temple, where goddess Parvati is said to have worshipped Shiva in the form of a peacock (mayil), giving Mayiladuthurai its name.
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10.1 km · ~17 min by cab
A Vishnu (Perumal) temple in the Chola-heartland village of Therazhundur, one of two major shrines in the village alongside the separate Vedapureeswarar Shiva temple.
templeTherazhundur Vedapureeswarar Temple
9.5 km · ~16 min by cab
The Shiva shrine of Therazhundur village, a separate temple from the Devaadi Raja Perumal (Vishnu) temple in the same village.
templeSemponarkoil Swarnapureeswarar Temple
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14.1 km · ~23 min by cab
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templeMasilamaniswara Temple, Thiruvaduthurai
14.6 km · ~24 min by cab
Shiva temple in Thiruvaduthurai, seat of the historic Thiruvavaduthurai Adheenam mutt, a major Shaiva monastic institution in the Kaveri delta.
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Uma Maheswarar Temple, Konerirajapuram — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Best timeNov-Feb
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Uma Maheswarar Temple, Konerirajapuram
~15 km from Mayiladuthurai town via Kuthalam
Getting around Uma Maheswarar Temple, Konerirajapuram
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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Uma Maheswarar Temple, Konerirajapuram — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Uma Maheswarar Temple, Konerirajapuram?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Uma Maheswarar Temple, Konerirajapuram?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
How do I reach Uma Maheswarar Temple, Konerirajapuram?
Base yourself in Mayiladuthurai 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 Uma Maheswarar Temple, Konerirajapuram?
About an hour.
What else is near Uma Maheswarar Temple, Konerirajapuram?
Nearby you can pair Therazhundur Vedapureeswarar Temple (9.5 km), Devaadi Raja Perumal Temple, Therazhundur (10.1 km), Velvidainathar Temple, Thirukkurukavur (10.1 km), Veerateeswarar Temple, Vazhuvur (14.1 km).
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Uma Maheswarar Temple, Konerirajapuram guides, stories & itineraries
We have not published a story about Uma Maheswarar Temple, Konerirajapuram itself yet. These cover Mayiladuthurai, the town it sits in, and the wider district.
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Uma Maheswarar Temple, Konerirajapuram sits in Mayiladuthurai, so these cover the streets, buildings and surroundings around it.
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