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Athmanathaswamy Temple, Avudaiyarkoil (Tirupperunturai)
The 'formless' Shiva temple at Tirupperunturai, home of the saint Manikkavachakar and the Thiruvasagam, renowned for extraordinarily fine stone carving and having no lingam/Nandi in the usual form.
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Before you go to Athmanathaswamy Temple, Avudaiyarkoil (Tirupperunturai)
Entry rules not verified for this temple. Some Hindu temples admit only Hindus, and most enforce a dress code at the door. We have not verified the rule for this particular temple, so please check before you travel — especially if you are not Hindu or are visiting from outside India.
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Typetemple
Nearest baseThirumayam
DistrictPudukkottai
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit5→Athmanathaswamy Temple, Avudaiyarkoil (Tirupperunturai) is planned from Thirumayam, one of the travel bases in Pudukkottai district. Use Thirumayam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Thirumayam or nearby in Pudukkottai, 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.
Weather in Athmanathaswamy Temple, Avudaiyarkoil (Tirupperunturai)Seasonal guide
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Today at Athmanathaswamy Temple, Avudaiyarkoil (Tirupperunturai)
Sunrise6:07 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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Athmanathaswamy Temple, Avudaiyarkoil (Tirupperunturai) — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM (approx)
Best timeOct-Feb (plains hot Mar-Jun)
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Athmanathaswamy Temple, Avudaiyarkoil (Tirupperunturai)
Nearest railway Aranthangi ~20 km or Pudukkottai (PDKT) ~48 km; nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~75 km
Getting around Athmanathaswamy Temple, Avudaiyarkoil (Tirupperunturai)
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 Athmanathaswamy Temple, Avudaiyarkoil (Tirupperunturai)
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 Athmanathaswamy Temple, Avudaiyarkoil (Tirupperunturai)
templeSikhanathaswamy Temple & Musical Inscription, Kudumiyanmalai 37.0 km · ~62 min by cab · straight line
heritageVijaya Raghunatha Thondaman Palace (Pudukkottai Palace) 41.1 km · ~68 min by cab · straight line
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Athmanathaswamy Temple, Avudaiyarkoil (Tirupperunturai) — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Athmanathaswamy Temple, Avudaiyarkoil (Tirupperunturai)?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Athmanathaswamy Temple, Avudaiyarkoil (Tirupperunturai)?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM (approx).
How do I reach Athmanathaswamy Temple, Avudaiyarkoil (Tirupperunturai)?
Base yourself in Thirumayam or nearby in Pudukkottai, 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 Athmanathaswamy Temple, Avudaiyarkoil (Tirupperunturai)?
About an hour.
What else is near Athmanathaswamy Temple, Avudaiyarkoil (Tirupperunturai)?
Nearby you can pair Kattubava Pallivasal (Kattubava Mosque) (16.3 km), Nei Nandeeswarar Temple (19.6 km), Sathyamurthi Perumal Temple, Thirumayam (24.7 km), Sathyagirisvarar Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Thirumayam (24.8 km).
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