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Ettukai Amman Temple (Kolli Paavai)
An ancient hill shrine to Ettukai Amman, the eight-armed guardian goddess of the Kolli Hills, locally known as Kollipavai. The deity and the hills are referenced in Sangam-era Tamil literature. Pilgrims gather in large numbers on Amavasai (new moon) days.
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Plan Ettukai Amman Temple (Kolli Paavai)
Typetemple
Nearest baseKolli Hills
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseKolli Hills
DistrictNamakkal
Place typetemple
Time neededAbout an hour.
An ancient hill shrine to Ettukai Amman, the eight-armed guardian goddess of the Kolli Hills, locally known as Kollipavai. The deity and the hills are referenced in Sangam-era Tamil literature. Pilgrims gather in large numbers on Amavasai (new moon) days.
Ettukai Amman Temple (Kolli Paavai) is planned from Kolli Hills, one of the travel bases in Namakkal district. Use Kolli Hills for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
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Ettukai Amman Temple (Kolli Paavai) — at a glance
TimingsDaily, roughly 6:00 AM-12:30 PM and 4:00 PM-8:00 PM (timings vary)
Best timeOctober to February, when the hill weather is pleasant
Entry: Free
Getting there: On the Kolli Hills near Semmedu; about 50 km uphill from Namakkal town via the 70-hairpin ghat road. Nearest railway station Namakkal (~50 km); nearest airports Salem (SXV) ~90 km or Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~120 km.
A short detour from the main Semmedu junction; busiest on new-moon days.
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How to visit
- Base yourself in Kolli Hills or nearby in Namakkal, 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.
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Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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When is the best time to visit Ettukai Amman Temple (Kolli Paavai)?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Ettukai Amman Temple (Kolli Paavai)?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daily, roughly 6:00 AM-12:30 PM and 4:00 PM-8:00 PM (timings vary). Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Ettukai Amman Temple (Kolli Paavai)?
Base yourself in Kolli Hills or nearby in Namakkal, 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 Ettukai Amman Temple (Kolli Paavai)?
About an hour.
What else is near Ettukai Amman Temple (Kolli Paavai)?
Nearby you can pair Kolli Hills (480 m), Agaya Gangai Falls (710 m), Kolli Hills Botanical Garden (780 m), Kollimalai Boat House (Vasalurpatty Lake) (860 m).
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