Kailasanathar Temple, Kunnam
The town of Kunnam holds a cluster of ancient Chola-period temples, of which the Kailasanathar (Shiva) temple is the best known, alongside the Meenakshi Amman and Sundareswarar shrines. These temples are noted for their old stone carvings and remain active places of worship dating to the Chola era.
Plan Kailasanathar Temple, Kunnam
Kailasanathar Temple, Kunnam is planned from Kunnam, one of the travel bases in Perambalur district. Use Kunnam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
How to visit
- Base yourself in Kunnam or nearby in Perambalur, 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.
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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15.4 km · ~26 min by cab
A National Geo-heritage Monument of the Geological Survey of India at Sathanur, protecting a petrified tree trunk over 18 metres long and roughly 120 million years old. It has an on-site interpretation centre and evidences an ancient sea that once reached this region.
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Entry: Free
How to reach Kailasanathar Temple, Kunnam
About 25 km from Perambalur town; nearest railway Perambalur station on the Trichy-Chennai line (~27 km); nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~55 km.
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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What’s near Kailasanathar Temple, Kunnam
A 17th-century cut-stone fortress of the Nawab of Arcot with three tiers of ramparts, a palace, underground chambers and a secret passage. Its exact point is the centre read from OSM fort way 292493479.
10.1 km · ~17 min by cab · straight lineValeeswarar Temple is an old Shiva shrine at Valikandapuram, north of Perambalur, planned as a separate road stop rather than a town-centre walk.
11.0 km · ~18 min by cab · straight lineA Shiva temple on the banks of the Vellar river, counted among the seven sacred 'thurai' where the Sapta Rishis are traditionally said to have worshipped Shiva. It is a medieval Chola-period foundation and remains an active riverside pilgrimage temple in the district.
11.4 km · ~19 min by cab · straight lineA set of roughly 11th-century Buddhist images, including large seated Buddha statues, found across villages such as Paravai, Ogalur and Perumathur. They are important evidence that Buddhism during the Chola period extended beyond major centres like Kanchipuram and Madurai into smaller towns. Some of the images are kept in a village shrine and a purpose-built meditation centre.
12.1 km · ~20 min by cab · straight lineA small hill and temple complex at Elambalur with the Sri Kamba Perumal Kovil and the samadhis of three revered saints. Its hilltop Karthikai Deepam festival is a well-known annual draw.
14.8 km · ~25 min by cab · straight lineA National Geo-heritage Monument of the Geological Survey of India at Sathanur, protecting a petrified tree trunk over 18 metres long and roughly 120 million years old. It has an on-site interpretation centre and evidences an ancient sea that once reached this region.
15.4 km · ~26 min by cab · straight line
One of the district's most popular shrines, dedicated to Sri Madhura Kaliamman, a fierce form of Goddess Kali. The temple traditionally opens only on Mondays and Fridays and draws very large crowds during its festival.
20.3 km · ~34 min by cab · straight lineThe exact visitor-planning anchor read from OSM place=village node 11393313670 at 11.3308300, 78.7814900. This marker identifies the village, not the reservoir gate; use it to arrive, then ask locally for the currently permitted viewpoint.
25.7 km · ~43 min by cab · straight lineOne of the older Saivite temples of the Perambalur area, locally revered for its association with healing and its quiet heritage setting near the Pachaimalai foothills. It lies close to the Mayil Ootru waterfall route and is listed among the district's notable Shiva shrines.
27.1 km · ~45 min by cab · straight lineThe hill Murugan half of Chettikulam's combined HR&CE institution, known in district tradition for an eleven-knotted sugarcane, Maasi evening sunlight and the Panguni Uthiram descent into the village.
30.1 km · ~50 min by cab · straight lineThe village-core Shiva shrine in the combined HR&CE institution TM025225. Perambalur District records the Kadambavanam trader-and-light founding tradition, the Kubera shrine, zodiac symbolism and Panguni sunrise observance.
31.7 km · ~53 min by cab · straight lineA seasonal waterfall near Ladapuram village in the Pachaimalai foothills, its name derived from the Tamil for 'elephant' after a rock formation resembling one. It flows chiefly during the monsoon and lies close to the Mayil Ootru trekking area.
32.4 km · ~54 min by cab · straight lineWhere Kailasanathar Temple, Kunnam is
Kailasanathar Temple, Kunnam — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Kailasanathar Temple, Kunnam?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kailasanathar Temple, Kunnam?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (approx).
How do I reach Kailasanathar Temple, Kunnam?
Base yourself in Kunnam or nearby in Perambalur, 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 Kailasanathar Temple, Kunnam?
About an hour.
What else is near Kailasanathar Temple, Kunnam?
Nearby you can pair Ranjankudi Fort (10.1 km), Valeeswarar Temple, Valikandapuram (11.0 km), Jotheeswarar (Aamravaneswarar) Temple, Thirumanthurai (11.4 km), Perambalur Buddhas (Ogalur/Paravai) (12.1 km).
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