What to expect
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.
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Kailasanathar Temple, Kunnam
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseVisvakudi
DistrictPerambalur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit2→Kailasanathar Temple, Kunnam is planned from Visvakudi, one of the travel bases in Perambalur district. Use Visvakudi for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Visvakudi 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.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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Today at Kailasanathar Temple, Kunnam
Sunrise6:04 am
Sunset6:25 pm
Golden hour best light5:25 pm–6:25 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:25 pm–6:50 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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Top experiences around Visvakudi
One more place around Visvakudi worth a day of its own.
heritageVisvakudi Dam (Visuvakudi Reservoir)
9.4 km · ~16 min by cab
A reservoir built across the Kallar stream at Visvakudi, set between the Vayalar hills and Semmalai. The dam is about 615 metres long and holds roughly 30.67 million cubic feet of water. Its scenic hill backdrop makes it a frequented local picnic and viewing spot.
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Kailasanathar Temple, Kunnam — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (approx)
Best timeNovember to February
Entry: Free
Getting here
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.
Getting around Kailasanathar Temple, Kunnam
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 Kailasanathar Temple, Kunnam
112All emergencies (police · fire · medical)The single number to call in any emergency (ERSS).100Police101Fire108Ambulance (emergency / EMS)1091Women’s helpline (distress)1098Child helpline1363Tourist helpline (India, 24×7, multilingual)
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Nearby
What’s near Kailasanathar Temple, Kunnam
heritageJotheeswarar (Aamravaneswarar) Temple, Thirumanthurai 11.4 km · ~19 min by cab · straight line
viewpointBramma Rishi Hill (Sri Kamba Perumal Temple), Elambalur 14.8 km · ~25 min by cab · straight line
heritageBalathandapani (Thandayuthapani) Temple, Chettikulam 31.7 km · ~53 min by cab · straight line
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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 Visvakudi 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 Visvakudi Dam (Visuvakudi Reservoir) (9.4 km), Ranjankudi Fort (10.0 km), Valeeswarar Temple, Valikandapuram (11.0 km), Jotheeswarar (Aamravaneswarar) Temple, Thirumanthurai (11.4 km).
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