Places to Visit in Thirumarugal

Thirumarugal area of the district.

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DistrictNagapattinam
RoleThirumarugal base
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  • Rathnagiriswarar Temple, Thirumarugal — A Shiva temple among the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams, praised in the Tevaram by the saints Appar and Sambandar, with the presiding deity Rathnagiriswarar and the goddess Aamothala Nayaki (Vanduvar Kuzhali). It is regarded as a Maadakovil temple built on an elevation by the early Chola king Kochengat Chola. Its name derives from a marugal plantain said to grow within the temple.
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Today at Thirumarugal
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.

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Where to go from Thirumarugal

Kayarohanaswami Temple, NagapattinamFeatured: Kayarohanaswami Temple
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Nagapattinam

The Kaveri-delta coastal-city base for the Kayarohanaswami temple, the beaches and the Sikkal Murugan shrine.

Kayarohanaswami TempleSoundararajaperumal TempleNagapattinam BeachChudamani Vihara (Nagapattinam Buddhist Heritage Site)
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Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health, Velankanni, VelankanniFeatured: Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health, Velankanni
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Velankanni

The Marian pilgrimage-town base for the Velankanni basilica and its beach.

Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health, VelankanniVelankanni BeachMorning Star Church, Velankanni
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Nagore Dargah (Hazrat Syed Shahul Hameed), NagoreFeatured: Nagore Dargah (Hazrat Syed Shahul Hameed)
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Nagore

The Sufi pilgrimage-town base for the Nagore dargah.

Nagore Dargah (Hazrat Syed Shahul Hameed)
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Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary, VedaranyamFeatured: Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary
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Vedaranyam

The southern coastal base for the Vedaranyeswarar temple, the salt-march country and Point Calimere.

Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird SanctuaryVedaranyeswarar TemplePoint Calimere (Cape and Chola Lighthouse)
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Sikkal Singaravelan Temple, SikkalFeatured: Sikkal Singaravelan Temple
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Sikkal

The inland delta-temple base west of Nagapattinam.

Sikkal Singaravelan TempleEttukudi Murugan TempleBrahmapureeswarar Temple, Thirukkuvalai
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Neelamegha Perumal Temple, Thirukkannapuram, ThirukkannapuramFeatured: Neelamegha Perumal Temple, Thirukkannapuram
Town / base

Thirukkannapuram

Thirukkannapuram area of the district.

Neelamegha Perumal Temple, Thirukkannapuram
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Loganatha Perumal Temple, Thirukkannangudi, ThirukkannangudiFeatured: Loganatha Perumal Temple, Thirukkannangudi
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Thirukkannangudi

Thirukkannangudi area of the district.

Loganatha Perumal Temple, Thirukkannangudi
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Agnipureeswarar Temple, Thiruppugalur, ThiruppugalurFeatured: Agnipureeswarar Temple, Thiruppugalur
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Thiruppugalur

Thiruppugalur area of the district.

Agnipureeswarar Temple, Thiruppugalur
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Ganapatheeswarar (Uthirapasupatheeswarar) Temple, Thiruchengattankudi, ThiruchengattankudiFeatured: Ganapatheeswarar (Uthirapasupatheeswarar) Temple, Thiruchengattankudi
Town / base

Thiruchengattankudi

Thiruchengattankudi area of the district.

Ganapatheeswarar (Uthirapasupatheeswarar) Temple, Thiruchengattankudi
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Agastheeswarar Temple, Agasthiyampalli, AgasthiyampalliFeatured: Agastheeswarar Temple, Agasthiyampalli
Town / base

Agasthiyampalli

Agasthiyampalli area of the district.

Agastheeswarar Temple, Agasthiyampalli
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Kodiyakkarai base
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Kodiyakkarai

Kodiyakkarai area of the district.

Kodi Kuzhagar (Amirthakadeswarar) Temple, Kodiyakkarai
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What are the best places to visit in Thirumarugal?

Top places to visit in Thirumarugal include Rathnagiriswarar Temple, Thirumarugal — each has a full guide with how to reach it and what to see nearby on this page.

What is the best time to visit Thirumarugal?

November to February is the coolest, most comfortable season to visit Thirumarugal and the rest of Tamil Nadu. April to June is very hot, and the October–December north-east monsoon brings the delta its main rains.