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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Typeheritage
Nearest baseVisvakudi
DistrictPerambalur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit2Listed businesses5

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.

What to expect

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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
Sunset5:52 pm
Golden hour best light4:52 pm–5:52 pm
Blue hour after sunset5:52 pm–6:17 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingWSW · 258°
Moon tonight🌕 Full moon · 100%

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Stays, food & things to do near Kailasanathar Temple, Kunnam

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5 things to do near Kailasanathar Temple, Kunnam

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Supermarket
Suruthi Stores
26.2 km · ~44 min by cab

Supermarket. Perambalur–Attur Main Road, Perambalur District, Tamil Nadu 621116, India.

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Clinic
Annai Homoeo Clinic
26.1 km · ~44 min by cab

Clinic. Perambalur District, Tamil Nadu 621116, India.

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Clinic
Bala Clinic
26.3 km · ~44 min by cab

Clinic. Perambalur District, Tamil Nadu 621116, India.

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Hospital
Government Hospital, Krishnapuram
26.7 km · ~45 min by cab

Hospital. Krishnapuram, Perambalur District, Tamil Nadu 621103, India.

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Clinic
K.S Clinic
22.7 km · ~38 min by cab

Clinic. Perambalur District, Tamil Nadu 621116, India.

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Top experiences around Visvakudi

2 more places around Visvakudi. Open a guide to plan the visit and onward journey.

heritageVisvakudi village arrival point

25.7 km · ~43 min by cab

The 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.

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Visvakudi Dam (Visuvakudi Reservoir)
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heritageVisvakudi Dam (Visuvakudi Reservoir)

Perambalur District promotes the reservoir as a local visitor landscape. Government and technical sources place it across the Kallar between the Vayalar hills and Semmalai, but no named OpenStreetMap reservoir object could be read during the 4 September 2026 audit. The former hand-entered pin was removed rather than presented as an exact entrance.

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Before you go

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

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.

If you need help at Kailasanathar Temple, Kunnam
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Nearby

What’s near Kailasanathar Temple, Kunnam

heritageRanjankudi Fort

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 line
templeValeeswarar Temple, Valikandapuram

Valeeswarar 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 line
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Jotheeswarar (Aamravaneswarar) Temple, Thirumanthurai
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heritageJotheeswarar (Aamravaneswarar) Temple, Thirumanthurai

A 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 line
heritagePerambalur Buddhas (Ogalur/Paravai)

A 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 line
viewpointBramma Rishi Hill (Sri Kamba Perumal Temple), Elambalur

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.

14.8 km · ~25 min by cab · straight line
parkNational Fossil Wood Park, Sathanur

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.

15.4 km · ~26 min by cab · straight line
templeSiruvachur 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.

20.3 km · ~34 min by cab · straight line
heritageVisvakudi village arrival point

The 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 line
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Melapuliyur Shiva Temple (Arunachaleswarar)
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heritageMelapuliyur Shiva Temple (Arunachaleswarar)

One 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 line
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Balathandapani (Thandayuthapani) Temple, Chettikulam
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heritageBalathandapani (Thandayuthapani) Temple, Chettikulam

The 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 line
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Ekambareswarar Temple, Chettikulam
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heritageEkambareswarar Temple, Chettikulam

The 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 line
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Yanaikatti Falls
Place
heritageYanaikatti Falls

A 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 line

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Where Kailasanathar Temple, Kunnam is

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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 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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