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Sattainathar Temple, Sirkazhi
Large three-tiered Shiva temple (Brahmapureeswarar/Sattainathar) and the birthplace of the 7th-century child-saint Thirugnana Sambandar. This temple guide is organized from Sirkazhi 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 Sattainathar Temple, Sirkazhi.
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Before you go to Sattainathar Temple, Sirkazhi
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.
We report each site's own published rules neutrally, and only where we can source them.
Typetemple
Nearest baseSirkazhi
DistrictMayiladuthurai
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit2→Sattainathar Temple, Sirkazhi is planned from Sirkazhi, one of the travel bases in Mayiladuthurai district. Use Sirkazhi for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Sirkazhi 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 Sattainathar Temple, Sirkazhi
Sunrise6:01 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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Sattainathar Temple, Sirkazhi — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Best timeNov-Feb
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Sattainathar Temple, Sirkazhi
Sirkazhi railway station ~1.5 km; Mayiladuthurai Jn ~15 km
Getting around Sattainathar Temple, Sirkazhi
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.
If you need help at Sattainathar Temple, Sirkazhi
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Nearby
What’s near Sattainathar Temple, Sirkazhi
templeThiruvali-Thirunagari Divya Desam (Lakshmi Narasimhar/Azhagiyasingar Temple) 7.3 km · ~18 min by auto · straight line
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Sattainathar Temple, Sirkazhi — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Sattainathar Temple, Sirkazhi?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Sattainathar Temple, Sirkazhi?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM.
How do I reach Sattainathar Temple, Sirkazhi?
Base yourself in Sirkazhi 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 Sattainathar Temple, Sirkazhi?
About an hour.
What else is near Sattainathar Temple, Sirkazhi?
Nearby you can pair Sivalokanathar Temple, Tirupunkur (Thiruppungur) (850 m), Vaitheeswaran Koil (4.7 km), Thiruvali-Thirunagari Divya Desam (Lakshmi Narasimhar/Azhagiyasingar Temple) (7.3 km), Thirunangur Vaishnava Divya Desams (Eleven Temples) (7.4 km).
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