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Sri 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. This temple guide is organized from Namakkal in Namakkal district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which pilgrim stays, respectful local guides, food stops, shops, transport and verified visitor support should be verified around Sri Ranganatha Perumal temple, Namakkal.
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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 baseNamakkal
DistrictNamakkal
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit5→Sri Ranganatha Perumal temple, Namakkal is planned from Namakkal, one of the travel bases in Namakkal district. Use Namakkal for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Namakkal 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 Sri Ranganatha Perumal temple, Namakkal
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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Top experiences around Namakkal
4 more places around Namakkal, each worth a day of its own.
templeNamakkal Anjaneyar Temple
390 m · 5 min walk
An 18-ft open-air monolithic statue of Hanuman (Anjaneyar) carved standing without a roof, positioned facing the rock-cut Narasimhaswamy temple at the base of Namakkal fort.
heritageNamakkal Fort
1.1 km · 14 min walk
A hilltop fort built on the towering Namakkal rock, with the rock-cut Pallava-era Narasimhaswamy and Ranganathaswamy cave temples set into its flanks.
templeNarasimhaswamy Temple, Namakkal
160 m · 2 min walk
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.
templeNamagiri Thayar Temple, Namakkal
420 m · 5 min walk
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.
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Sri Ranganatha Perumal temple, Namakkal — at a glance
TimingsApprox 6am-12pm and 4pm-8pm daily
Best timeOct-Feb cooler; avoid midday Mar-Jun heat
Entry: Free — indicative, confirm on site
Getting here
How to reach Sri Ranganatha Perumal temple, Namakkal
Nearest railway Namakkal/Salem Jn (~50 km); nearest airport Salem (SXV)
Getting around Sri Ranganatha Perumal temple, Namakkal
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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When is the best time to visit Sri Ranganatha Perumal temple, Namakkal?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Sri Ranganatha Perumal temple, Namakkal?
Entry: Free — indicative, confirm on site. Timings: Approx 6am-12pm and 4pm-8pm daily.
How do I reach Sri Ranganatha Perumal temple, Namakkal?
Base yourself in Namakkal 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 Sri Ranganatha Perumal temple, Namakkal?
About an hour.
What else is near Sri Ranganatha Perumal temple, Namakkal?
Nearby you can pair Narasimhaswamy Temple, Namakkal (160 m), Namakkal Anjaneyar Temple (390 m), Namagiri Thayar Temple, Namakkal (420 m), Namakkal Fort (1.1 km).
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Photographs: Ssriram mt (CC BY-SA 4.0), R.K.Lakshmi (CC BY-SA 4.0), Raamanp (CC BY-SA 3.0). Wikimedia Commons.
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