What to expect
Nagore Dargah (Hazrat Syed Shahul Hameed)
A 16th-century Sufi shrine with five distinctive minarets, revered across religious communities as the resting place of Hazrat Syed Shahul Hameed. This mosque guide is organized from Nagore in Nagapattinam 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 Nagore Dargah (Hazrat Syed Shahul Hameed).
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Before you go to Nagore Dargah (Hazrat Syed Shahul Hameed)
Specific rules not verified for this site. Mosques in Kerala usually welcome visitors outside the five daily prayer times. Dress modestly, cover the head if asked, and remove footwear before entering. Access for women varies from mosque to mosque. We have not verified this mosque's specific rules, so ask at the entrance.
We report each site's own published rules neutrally, and only where we can source them.
Typemosque
Nearest baseNagore
DistrictNagapattinam
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nagore Dargah (Hazrat Syed Shahul Hameed) is planned from Nagore, one of the travel bases in Nagapattinam district. Use Nagore for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Nagore 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 Nagore Dargah (Hazrat Syed Shahul Hameed)Seasonal guide
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Today at Nagore Dargah (Hazrat Syed Shahul Hameed)
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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Nagore Dargah (Hazrat Syed Shahul Hameed) — at a glance
Timings5:00 AM - 10:00 PM daily (indicative — confirm on site)
Best timeNov-Feb; avoid NE monsoon rains Oct-Dec
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Nagore Dargah (Hazrat Syed Shahul Hameed)
Nearest railway Nagapattinam (NGT) ~5 km; nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~155 km
Getting around Nagore Dargah (Hazrat Syed Shahul Hameed)
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 Nagore Dargah (Hazrat Syed Shahul Hameed)
112All emergencies (police · fire · medical)The single number to call in any emergency (ERSS).100Police101Fire108Ambulance (emergency / EMS)1091Women’s helpline (distress)1098Child helpline1363Tourist helpline (India, 24×7, multilingual)
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Nearby
What’s near Nagore Dargah (Hazrat Syed Shahul Hameed)
heritageChudamani Vihara (Nagapattinam Buddhist Heritage Site) 5.9 km · ~15 min by auto · straight line
templeGanapatheeswarar (Uthirapasupatheeswarar) Temple, Thiruchengattankudi 15.7 km · ~26 min by cab · straight line
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Good to know
Nagore Dargah (Hazrat Syed Shahul Hameed) — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Nagore Dargah (Hazrat Syed Shahul Hameed)?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Nagore Dargah (Hazrat Syed Shahul Hameed)?
Entry: Free. Timings: 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM daily (indicative — confirm on site).
How do I reach Nagore Dargah (Hazrat Syed Shahul Hameed)?
Base yourself in Nagore 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 Nagore Dargah (Hazrat Syed Shahul Hameed)?
About an hour.
What else is near Nagore Dargah (Hazrat Syed Shahul Hameed)?
Nearby you can pair Nagapattinam Beach (4.9 km), Kayarohanaswami Temple (5.6 km), Soundararajaperumal Temple (5.7 km), Chudamani Vihara (Nagapattinam Buddhist Heritage Site) (5.9 km).
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Nagore Dargah (Hazrat Syed Shahul Hameed) guides, stories & itineraries
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Photographs: Kecantu (CC BY-SA 4.0), Nagore Dargah Kalifa (CC0). Wikimedia Commons.
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- Nagore Dargah (Hazrat Syed Shahul Hameed):Kecantu · CC BY-SA 4.0