Places to Visit in Siruvachur

Temple village of the Madhura Kaliamman shrine south of Perambalur.

Siruvachur Madhura Kaliamman Temple, Siruvachur
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DistrictPerambalur
RoleKaliamman base
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Highlights

  • Siruvachur Madhura Kaliamman Temple — 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.
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Today at Siruvachur
Sunrise6:04 am
Sunset5:57 pm
Golden hour best light4:57 pm–5:57 pm
Blue hour after sunset5:57 pm–6:22 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 261°
Moon tonight🌒 Waxing crescent · 24%

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Nearby bases

Where to go from Siruvachur

Perambalur, PerambalurDistrict-capital base
Town / base

Perambalur

A practical base on the Chennai–Tiruchirappalli highway for Ranjankudi Fort, Valikandapuram’s Shiva temple and the sacred hill at Elambalur.

Ranjankudi FortBramma Rishi Hill (Sri Kamba Perumal Temple), ElambalurValeeswarar Temple, Valikandapuram
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National Fossil Wood Park, Sathanur, KunnamFeatured: National Fossil Wood Park, Sathanur
Town / base

Kunnam

Eastern taluk town near the Sathanur national fossil wood park.

National Fossil Wood Park, Sathanur
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Chettikulam, ChettikulamTemple-village base
Town / base

Chettikulam

A Perambalur district temple village pairing Ekambareswarar in the settlement with Balathandapani on the nearby hill, both centred on living worship.

Ekambareswarar Temple, ChettikulamBalathandapani (Thandayuthapani) Temple, Chettikulam
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Thirumanthurai base
Town / base

Thirumanthurai

Thirumanthurai area of the district.

Jotheeswarar (Aamravaneswarar) Temple, Thirumanthurai
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Melapuliyur base
Town / base

Melapuliyur

Melapuliyur area of the district.

Melapuliyur Shiva Temple (Arunachaleswarar)Mayil Ootru WaterfallsYanaikatti Falls
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Koraiyar Falls, Pachaimalai HillsFeatured: Koraiyar Falls
Town / base

Pachaimalai Hills

Pachaimalai Hills area of the district.

Koraiyar FallsMangalam Aruvi FallsPachaimalai Hills
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Visvakudi, VisvakudiReservoir-village base
Town / base

Visvakudi

Small farming village beside the Kallar catchment and the Visvakudi reservoir landscape.

Visvakudi village arrival pointVisvakudi Dam (Visuvakudi Reservoir)
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Perambalur Buddhas (Ogalur/Paravai), OgalurFeatured: Perambalur Buddhas (Ogalur/Paravai)
Town / base

Ogalur

Ogalur area of the district.

Perambalur Buddhas (Ogalur/Paravai)
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Siruvachur guides, stories & itineraries

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What are the best places to visit in Siruvachur?

Top places to visit in Siruvachur include Siruvachur Madhura Kaliamman Temple — each has a full guide with how to reach it and what to see nearby on this page.

What is the best time to visit Siruvachur?

November to February is the coolest, most comfortable season to visit Siruvachur and the rest of Tamil Nadu. April to June is very hot, and the October–December north-east monsoon brings the delta its main rains.

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