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Bhimeswarar Temple, Paramathi-Velur
A roughly 1,000-year-old Shiva temple built in the Pandya period, one of five temples linked to the Pandava Bhima, who is said to have installed its lingam. It stands on the banks of the Thirumanimutharu, which joins the Cauvery near Velur, and is a rare site where temple, river and cremation ground occur together as at Kasi.
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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 baseMohanur
DistrictNamakkal
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit3→Bhimeswarar Temple, Paramathi-Velur is planned from Mohanur, one of the travel bases in Namakkal district. Use Mohanur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Mohanur 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.
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Today at Bhimeswarar Temple, Paramathi-Velur
Sunrise6:08 am
Sunset6:28 pm
Golden hour best light5:28 pm–6:28 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:28 pm–6:53 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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2 more places around Mohanur, each worth a day of its own.
heritageParamathi Fort
3.8 km · ~9 min by auto
A historic fort at Paramathi built by Allala Ilayan of the Vettuva Gounder community, notable as a rare Tamil fort constructed without stone. Inside stands a shrine to the fort's guardian deity, Kotaiyanna Swamy.
templeKandhamalai Murugan Temple, Mohanur
14.3 km · ~24 min by cab
A Murugan hill temple at Mohanur, a small town on the Cauvery river near Namakkal. It is one of the main pilgrimage temples of the Mohanur area.
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Bhimeswarar Temple, Paramathi-Velur — at a glance
TimingsDaily, roughly 6:00 AM-12:30 PM and 4:00 PM-8:00 PM (timings vary)
Best timeOctober to March, during the cooler dry season
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Bhimeswarar Temple, Paramathi-Velur
At Paramathi-Velur on the Thirumanimutharu river, about 22 km from Namakkal. Nearest railway station Namakkal (~22 km); nearest airports Salem (SXV) ~70 km or Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~65 km.
Getting around Bhimeswarar Temple, Paramathi-Velur
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.
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Bhimeswarar Temple, Paramathi-Velur — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Bhimeswarar Temple, Paramathi-Velur?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Bhimeswarar Temple, Paramathi-Velur?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daily, roughly 6:00 AM-12:30 PM and 4:00 PM-8:00 PM (timings vary).
How do I reach Bhimeswarar Temple, Paramathi-Velur?
Base yourself in Mohanur 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 Bhimeswarar Temple, Paramathi-Velur?
About an hour.
What else is near Bhimeswarar Temple, Paramathi-Velur?
Nearby you can pair Paramathi Fort (3.8 km), Kandhamalai Murugan Temple, Mohanur (14.3 km), Ardhanareeswarar Temple (14.3 km), Namakkal Anjaneyar Temple (16.6 km).
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