Kandhamalai Murugan Temple, Mohanur

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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Kandhamalai Murugan Temple, Mohanur
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Check entry arrangements. Ask temple staff about visitor entry, dress requirements and access to the inner shrine before you travel, especially if you are visiting as a non-Hindu.

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Typetemple
Nearest baseMohanur
DistrictNamakkal
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit3

Kandhamalai Murugan Temple, Mohanur 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.

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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 Kandhamalai Murugan Temple, Mohanur
Sunrise6:06 am
Sunset6:00 pm
Golden hour best light5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:00 pm–6:25 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 261°
Moon tonight🌒 Waxing crescent · 24%

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Paramathi Fort
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heritageParamathi Fort

11.9 km · ~20 min by cab

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.

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Bhimeswarar Temple, Paramathi-Velur
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templeBhimeswarar Temple, Paramathi-Velur

14.3 km · ~24 min by cab

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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Kandhamalai Murugan Temple, Mohanur — 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 Kandhamalai Murugan Temple, Mohanur

At Mohanur on the Cauvery river, about 15 km south of Namakkal. Nearest railway station Namakkal (~15 km); nearest airports Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~65 km or Salem (SXV) ~70 km.

Getting around Kandhamalai Murugan Temple, Mohanur

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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Paramathi Fort
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heritageParamathi Fort

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.

11.9 km · ~20 min by cab · straight line
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Bhimeswarar Temple, Paramathi-Velur
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templeBhimeswarar 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.

14.3 km · ~24 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.

16.9 km · ~28 min by cab · straight line
templeNamakkal Anjaneyar Temple

A living shrine centred on the tall open-air Anjaneyar image facing the separate Narasimhaswamy temple.

17.0 km · ~28 min by cab · straight line
templeNarasimhaswamy Temple, Namakkal

A Pallava-era rock-cut cave temple dedicated to Narasimha, carved into the flank of the Namakkal fort rock, facing the open-air Anjaneyar shrine.

17.1 km · ~28 min by cab · straight line
templeSri Ranganatha Perumal temple, Namakkal

A Pallava-era rock-cut cave temple dedicated to Ranganatha (reclining Vishnu), carved into the Namakkal fort rock alongside the Narasimhaswamy shrine.

17.2 km · ~29 min by cab · 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.

18.3 km · ~31 min by cab · straight line
templeArdhanareeswarar Temple

A hilltop temple reached by around 1200 steps or by road, enshrining Shiva in the Ardhanareeswarar form as half-man, half-woman.

28.6 km · ~48 min by cab · straight line
viewpointSeekuparai 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.

29.6 km · ~49 min by cab · straight line
waterfallNamma 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.

29.9 km · ~50 min by cab · straight line
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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.

30.2 km · ~50 min by cab · straight line
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Ettukai Amman Temple (Kolli Paavai)
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templeEttukai 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.

30.4 km · ~51 min by cab · straight line

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Kandhamalai Murugan Temple, Mohanur — frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Kandhamalai Murugan Temple, Mohanur?

October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.

What are the entry fee and timings at Kandhamalai Murugan Temple, Mohanur?

Entry: Free. Timings: Daily, roughly 6:00 AM-12:30 PM and 4:00 PM-8:00 PM (timings vary).

How do I reach Kandhamalai Murugan Temple, Mohanur?

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 Kandhamalai Murugan Temple, Mohanur?

About an hour.

What else is near Kandhamalai Murugan Temple, Mohanur?

Nearby you can pair Paramathi Fort (11.9 km), Bhimeswarar Temple, Paramathi-Velur (14.3 km), Namagiri Thayar Temple, Namakkal (16.9 km), Namakkal Anjaneyar Temple (17.0 km).