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.

Plan Siruvachur Madhura Kaliamman Temple
Check entry arrangements. Ask temple staff about visitor entry, dress requirements and access to the inner shrine before you travel, especially if you are visiting as a non-Hindu.
Dress respectfully and follow the institution’s admission and photography rules.
Siruvachur Madhura Kaliamman Temple is planned from Siruvachur, one of the travel bases in Perambalur district. Use Siruvachur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
How to visit
- Base yourself in Siruvachur 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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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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Entry: Free
How to reach Siruvachur Madhura Kaliamman Temple
Near Siruvachur, about 10 km south of Perambalur town; town buses and shared autos run on temple days. Nearest railway Perambalur (~10 km); nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~45 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 Siruvachur Madhura Kaliamman Temple
A 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.
9.5 km · ~16 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.
9.9 km · ~16 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.
11.5 km · ~19 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.
12.2 km · ~20 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.
14.2 km · ~24 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.
15.6 km · ~26 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.
16.3 km · ~27 min by cab · straight lineA seasonal waterfall in the Pachaimalai foothills about 15 km from Perambalur, reached by a short forest trek. Its Tamil name means 'peacock spring', after the peacock-like shape of the rock over which the water falls. It flows strongest during and just after the north-east monsoon and is prized as an uncommercialised, wild spot for trekking and bathing.
18.4 km · ~31 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.
18.9 km · ~31 min by cab · straight lineA 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.
19.9 km · ~33 min by cab · straight lineThe 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.
20.3 km · ~34 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.
27.9 km · ~47 min by cab · straight lineWhere Siruvachur Madhura Kaliamman Temple is
Siruvachur Madhura Kaliamman Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Siruvachur Madhura Kaliamman Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Siruvachur Madhura Kaliamman Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: Traditionally open on Mondays and Fridays; darshan hours vary during festivals.
How do I reach Siruvachur Madhura Kaliamman Temple?
Base yourself in Siruvachur 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 Siruvachur Madhura Kaliamman Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Siruvachur Madhura Kaliamman Temple?
Nearby you can pair Bramma Rishi Hill (Sri Kamba Perumal Temple), Elambalur (9.5 km), Balathandapani (Thandayuthapani) Temple, Chettikulam (9.9 km), Ekambareswarar Temple, Chettikulam (11.5 km), National Fossil Wood Park, Sathanur (12.2 km).
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Image credits
Photographs: Karthika Manikandan (CC BY 4.0). Wikimedia Commons.