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Chenkottu Velavar Temple
A Murugan temple on the same hill as the Ardhanareeswarar shrine in Tiruchengode. A major pilgrimage centre, it is closely associated with the Sengunthar (Kaikolar) community, whose name derives from Murugan's red spear.
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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 baseTiruchengode
DistrictNamakkal
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit3→Listed businesses1→Chenkottu Velavar Temple is planned from Tiruchengode, one of the travel bases in Namakkal district. Use Tiruchengode for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Tiruchengode 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 Chenkottu Velavar Temple
Sunrise6:09 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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Sarguru SystemsA laptop and computer service shop in Tiruchengode. It does chip-level repair for Dell, HP, Apple and Lenovo machines, and also fits CCTV and networking.
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Top experiences around Tiruchengode
2 more places around Tiruchengode, each worth a day of its own.
templeKailasanathar Temple, Tiruchengode
430 m · 5 min walk
A large Shiva temple at the foot of the Tiruchengode hill, separate from the hilltop Ardhanareeswarar shrine. The main deity Kailasanathar is worshipped as a lingam, with a separate shrine for the goddess Sugunda Kundalambigai. It is known for its towering gopuram and grand walls.
templeUchi Pillayar Temple, Tiruchengode
540 m · 7 min walk
A Ganesha shrine at the highest point of the Tiruchengode hill, near the Ardhanareeswarar temple complex. Pilgrims climbing the hill stop here for its commanding view over the town.
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Chenkottu Velavar Temple — 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 Chenkottu Velavar Temple
In Tiruchengode, about 35 km from Namakkal. Nearest railway station Tiruchengode (~2 km); nearest airports Salem (SXV) ~40 km or Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~90 km.
Getting around Chenkottu Velavar 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 Chenkottu Velavar Temple
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When is the best time to visit Chenkottu Velavar Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Chenkottu Velavar Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daily, roughly 6:00 AM-12:30 PM and 4:00 PM-8:00 PM (timings vary).
How do I reach Chenkottu Velavar Temple?
Base yourself in Tiruchengode 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 Chenkottu Velavar Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Chenkottu Velavar Temple?
Nearby you can pair Kailasanathar Temple, Tiruchengode (430 m), Uchi Pillayar Temple, Tiruchengode (540 m), Sri Sundararaja Perumal Temple, Kanakapatti (2.6 km), Ardhanareeswarar Temple (14.5 km).
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