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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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Typetemple
Nearest baseKolli Hills
DistrictNamakkal
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit12→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.
Getting there
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.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
Weather in Ettukai Amman Temple (Kolli Paavai)Seasonal guide
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Today at Ettukai Amman Temple (Kolli Paavai)
Sunrise6:06 am
Sunset5:59 pm
Golden hour best light4:59 pm–5:59 pm
Blue hour after sunset5:59 pm–6:24 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 261°
Moon tonight🌒 Waxing crescent · 26%
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Top experiences around Kolli Hills
11 more places around Kolli Hills. Open a guide to plan the visit and onward journey.
viewpointKolli Hills
A broad inhabited Eastern Ghats plateau with multiple roads and visitor sites. No single visitor entrance is represented, so point directions are withheld.
waterfallAgaya Gangai Falls
6.6 km · ~17 min by auto
A seasonal waterfall near Arapaleeswarar Temple reached by a long, steep stairway; access must be confirmed locally.
templeArapaleeswarar Temple, Kolli Hills
6.1 km · ~15 min by auto
A Shiva temple on the Kolli Hills plateau, one of the principal shrines of the hill range and a common stop on the Kolli Hills temple circuit.
waterfallMasila Falls
2.6 km · ~7 min by auto
A waterfall on the Kolli Hills plateau, smaller and less visited than Agaya Gangai but a scenic stop for hill-circuit visitors.
viewpointSeekuparai Viewpoint
1.8 km · 22 min walk
A popular viewpoint about 2 km from Semmedu, looking out over the forested valleys and ridges of the Eastern Ghats. It is a favoured spot for sunrise and sunset photography.
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Selur Viewpoint
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viewpointSelur Viewpoint
5.7 km · ~14 min by auto
One of the highest viewpoints in the Kolli Hills, overlooking mist-covered valleys and rolling ridges. Selur Nadu is historically associated with the Sangam-age chieftain King Pari of this region.
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Kolli Hills Botanical Garden
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viewpointKolli Hills Botanical Garden
780 m · 10 min walk
A landscaped garden about 3 km from Semmedu with a rose garden, herbal park, children's park and eco-friendly cottages, along with its own viewpoint. It is one of the main organised attractions on the hills.
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Kollimalai Boat House (Vasalurpatty Lake)
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viewpointKollimalai Boat House (Vasalurpatty Lake)
860 m · 11 min walk
A boating facility on an artificial lake at Vasalurpatty, ringed by dense greenery and boulder-strewn islets. The lake holds water year-round, making pedal and row boating a popular family activity.
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Siddhar Caves
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viewpointSiddhar Caves
1.3 km · 17 min walk
Centuries-old caves believed to have been used by Siddhars, traditional Tamil medicine practitioners and ascetics, for meditation. Narrow chambers, carved stone steps and spiritual carvings can still be seen.
waterfallNamma Falls (Namma Aruvi)
2.7 km · ~7 min by auto
A small, secluded waterfall reached by a short walk from the road, surrounded by forest and rocky terrain. Far quieter than Agaya Gangai, it makes a peaceful bathing and picnic spot.
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Tampcol Medicinal Plant Farm
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viewpointTampcol Medicinal Plant Farm
1.2 km · 16 min walk
A medicinal plant farm run by the Tamil Nadu government agency TAMPCOL, growing herbs and shrubs used in Siddha, Ayurveda and Unani medicine. The Kolli Hills have long been renowned for their medicinal flora.
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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 here
How to reach Ettukai Amman Temple (Kolli Paavai)
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.
Getting around Ettukai Amman Temple (Kolli Paavai)
If you need step-free access, contact the site before travelling. Ask about a level entrance, steps along the route, the nearest drop-off point, seating and accessible toilets.
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What’s near Ettukai Amman Temple (Kolli Paavai)
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Kolli Hills Botanical Garden
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viewpointKolli Hills Botanical Garden
A landscaped garden about 3 km from Semmedu with a rose garden, herbal park, children's park and eco-friendly cottages, along with its own viewpoint. It is one of the main organised attractions on the hills.
780 m · 10 min walk · straight lineK
Kollimalai Boat House (Vasalurpatty Lake)
Place
viewpointKollimalai Boat House (Vasalurpatty Lake)
A boating facility on an artificial lake at Vasalurpatty, ringed by dense greenery and boulder-strewn islets. The lake holds water year-round, making pedal and row boating a popular family activity.
860 m · 11 min walk · straight lineT
Tampcol Medicinal Plant Farm
Place
viewpointTampcol Medicinal Plant Farm
A medicinal plant farm run by the Tamil Nadu government agency TAMPCOL, growing herbs and shrubs used in Siddha, Ayurveda and Unani medicine. The Kolli Hills have long been renowned for their medicinal flora.
1.2 km · 16 min walk · straight lineS
Siddhar Caves
Place
viewpointSiddhar Caves
Centuries-old caves believed to have been used by Siddhars, traditional Tamil medicine practitioners and ascetics, for meditation. Narrow chambers, carved stone steps and spiritual carvings can still be seen.
1.3 km · 17 min walk · straight lineviewpointSeekuparai Viewpoint
A popular viewpoint about 2 km from Semmedu, looking out over the forested valleys and ridges of the Eastern Ghats. It is a favoured spot for sunrise and sunset photography.
1.8 km · 22 min walk · straight linewaterfallMasila Falls
A waterfall on the Kolli Hills plateau, smaller and less visited than Agaya Gangai but a scenic stop for hill-circuit visitors.
2.6 km · ~7 min by auto · straight linewaterfallNamma Falls (Namma Aruvi)
A small, secluded waterfall reached by a short walk from the road, surrounded by forest and rocky terrain. Far quieter than Agaya Gangai, it makes a peaceful bathing and picnic spot.
2.7 km · ~7 min by auto · straight lineS
Selur Viewpoint
Place
viewpointSelur Viewpoint
One of the highest viewpoints in the Kolli Hills, overlooking mist-covered valleys and rolling ridges. Selur Nadu is historically associated with the Sangam-age chieftain King Pari of this region.
5.7 km · ~14 min by auto · straight linetempleArapaleeswarar Temple, Kolli Hills
A Shiva temple on the Kolli Hills plateau, one of the principal shrines of the hill range and a common stop on the Kolli Hills temple circuit.
6.1 km · ~15 min by auto · straight linewaterfallAgaya Gangai Falls
A seasonal waterfall near Arapaleeswarar Temple reached by a long, steep stairway; access must be confirmed locally.
6.6 km · ~17 min by auto · straight line
heritageNamakkal Fort
A hilltop fort built on the towering Namakkal rock, with the rock-cut Pallava-era Narasimhaswamy and Ranganathaswamy cave temples set into its flanks.
18.5 km · ~31 min by cab · straight line
templeNamagiri Thayar Temple, Namakkal
A shrine to the goddess Namagiri Amman within the Narasimhaswamy temple precinct in Namakkal. Namagiri Thayar is celebrated as the family deity of mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan, who credited her with inspiring his mathematical insights.
18.8 km · ~31 min by cab · straight lineOn the map
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Ettukai Amman Temple (Kolli Paavai) — frequently asked
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).
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 Botanical Garden (780 m), Kollimalai Boat House (Vasalurpatty Lake) (860 m), Tampcol Medicinal Plant Farm (1.2 km), Siddhar Caves (1.3 km).
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