What to expect
Agastheeswarar Temple, Agasthiyampalli
A Shiva temple about 3 km from Vedaranyam that is one of the Paadal Petra Sthalams revered in the 7th-century Tevaram, with the presiding deity Agastiswara and the goddess Pakampiriyal Nayagi. The site is linked to worship by the sage Agastya, from whom the village takes its name. It carries Chola-period inscriptions of Raja Raja Chola I, Rajendra Chola and Kulothunga Chola.
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Before you go to Agastheeswarar Temple, Agasthiyampalli
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 baseAgasthiyampalli
DistrictNagapattinam
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Agastheeswarar Temple, Agasthiyampalli is planned from Agasthiyampalli, one of the travel bases in Nagapattinam district. Use Agasthiyampalli for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Agasthiyampalli or nearby in Nagapattinam, 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 Agastheeswarar Temple, AgasthiyampalliSeasonal guide
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Today at Agastheeswarar Temple, Agasthiyampalli
Sunrise6:01 am
Sunset6:21 pm
Golden hour best light5:21 pm–6:21 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:21 pm–6:46 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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Agastheeswarar Temple, Agasthiyampalli — at a glance
TimingsOpen daily, morning and evening (approx. 6 AM to 12 PM and 4 PM to 8 PM)
Best timeNovember to February (cooler, dry season)
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Agastheeswarar Temple, Agasthiyampalli
About 3 km from Vedaranyam town; nearest railway station Vedaranyam (~4 km); nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) about 140 km
Getting around Agastheeswarar Temple, Agasthiyampalli
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 Agastheeswarar Temple, Agasthiyampalli
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Nearby
What’s near Agastheeswarar Temple, Agasthiyampalli
templeKodi Kuzhagar (Amirthakadeswarar) Temple, Kodiyakkarai 8.5 km · ~14 min by cab · straight line
heritageChudamani Vihara (Nagapattinam Buddhist Heritage Site) 45.6 km · ~76 min by cab · straight line
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Agastheeswarar Temple, Agasthiyampalli — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Agastheeswarar Temple, Agasthiyampalli?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Agastheeswarar Temple, Agasthiyampalli?
Entry: Free. Timings: Open daily, morning and evening (approx. 6 AM to 12 PM and 4 PM to 8 PM).
How do I reach Agastheeswarar Temple, Agasthiyampalli?
Base yourself in Agasthiyampalli or nearby in Nagapattinam, 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 Agastheeswarar Temple, Agasthiyampalli?
About an hour.
What else is near Agastheeswarar Temple, Agasthiyampalli?
Nearby you can pair Vedaranyeswarar Temple (2.1 km), Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary (5.5 km), Point Calimere (Cape and Chola Lighthouse) (7.5 km), Kodi Kuzhagar (Amirthakadeswarar) Temple, Kodiyakkarai (8.5 km).
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- Agastheeswarar Temple, Agasthiyampalli:Pa. Jambulingam via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 · CC BY-SA 4.0