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Kodi Kuzhagar (Amirthakadeswarar) Temple, Kodiyakkarai
A Shiva temple near the southern tip of Point Calimere among the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams revered in the 7th-century Tevaram, where the deity is worshipped as Kodi Kuzhagar (Amirthakadeswarar) and the goddess as Anjanakshi. It is regarded as one of the southernmost of the Cauvery-delta Saiva shrines. Built in granite in the 10th century over an earlier structure, it has three prakarams and a five-tiered rajagopuram.
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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 baseKodiyakkarai
DistrictNagapattinam
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Kodi Kuzhagar (Amirthakadeswarar) Temple, Kodiyakkarai is planned from Kodiyakkarai, one of the travel bases in Nagapattinam district. Use Kodiyakkarai for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Kodiyakkarai 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 Kodi Kuzhagar (Amirthakadeswarar) Temple, KodiyakkaraiSeasonal guide
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Today at Kodi Kuzhagar (Amirthakadeswarar) Temple, Kodiyakkarai
Sunrise6:02 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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Kodi Kuzhagar (Amirthakadeswarar) Temple, Kodiyakkarai — at a glance
TimingsOpen daily, morning and evening; remote location so verify timings locally
Best timeNovember to February; pair with birdwatching at Point Calimere
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Kodi Kuzhagar (Amirthakadeswarar) Temple, Kodiyakkarai
About 12 km south-east of Vedaranyam at Kodiyakkarai (Point Calimere); nearest railway station Vedaranyam; nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) about 140 km
Getting around Kodi Kuzhagar (Amirthakadeswarar) Temple, Kodiyakkarai
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 Kodi Kuzhagar (Amirthakadeswarar) Temple, Kodiyakkarai
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What’s near Kodi Kuzhagar (Amirthakadeswarar) Temple, Kodiyakkarai
heritageChudamani Vihara (Nagapattinam Buddhist Heritage Site) 53.8 km · ~90 min by cab · straight line
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Kodi Kuzhagar (Amirthakadeswarar) Temple, Kodiyakkarai — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Kodi Kuzhagar (Amirthakadeswarar) Temple, Kodiyakkarai?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kodi Kuzhagar (Amirthakadeswarar) Temple, Kodiyakkarai?
Entry: Free. Timings: Open daily, morning and evening; remote location so verify timings locally.
How do I reach Kodi Kuzhagar (Amirthakadeswarar) Temple, Kodiyakkarai?
Base yourself in Kodiyakkarai 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 Kodi Kuzhagar (Amirthakadeswarar) Temple, Kodiyakkarai?
About an hour.
What else is near Kodi Kuzhagar (Amirthakadeswarar) Temple, Kodiyakkarai?
Nearby you can pair Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary (4.9 km), Point Calimere (Cape and Chola Lighthouse) (5.8 km), Agastheeswarar Temple, Agasthiyampalli (8.5 km), Vedaranyeswarar Temple (10.7 km).
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