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Ardhanareeswarar Temple
A hilltop temple reached by around 1200 steps or by road, enshrining Shiva in the Ardhanareeswarar form as half-man, half-woman. This temple guide is organized from Paramathi Velur 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 Ardhanareeswarar Temple.
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Before you go to Ardhanareeswarar Temple
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 baseParamathi Velur
DistrictNamakkal
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Ardhanareeswarar Temple is planned from Paramathi Velur, one of the travel bases in Namakkal district. Use Paramathi Velur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Paramathi Velur 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 Ardhanareeswarar TempleSeasonal guide
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Today at Ardhanareeswarar Temple
Sunrise6:08 am
Sunset6:29 pm
Golden hour best light5:29 pm–6:29 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:29 pm–6:54 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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Ardhanareeswarar Temple — at a glance
TimingsApprox 6am-1pm and 4pm-9pm daily
Best timeOct-Feb cooler for the climb; avoid midday Mar-Jun heat
Entry: Free — indicative, confirm on site
Getting here
How to reach Ardhanareeswarar Temple
Nearest railway Salem Jn (~35 km); nearest airport Salem (SXV)
Getting around Ardhanareeswarar Temple
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.
If you need help at Ardhanareeswarar Temple
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Ardhanareeswarar Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Ardhanareeswarar Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Ardhanareeswarar Temple?
Entry: Free — indicative, confirm on site. Timings: Approx 6am-1pm and 4pm-9pm daily.
How do I reach Ardhanareeswarar Temple?
Base yourself in Paramathi Velur 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 Ardhanareeswarar Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Ardhanareeswarar Temple?
Nearby you can pair Sri Sundararaja Perumal Temple, Kanakapatti (13.4 km), Uchi Pillayar Temple, Tiruchengode (14.3 km), Bhimeswarar Temple, Paramathi-Velur (14.3 km), Chenkottu Velavar Temple (14.5 km).
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Photographs: kurumban (CC BY 3.0), Ssriram mt (CC BY-SA 4.0). Wikimedia Commons.
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- Ardhanareeswarar Temple:kurumban · CC BY 3.0