What to expect
Sathyagirisvarar Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Thirumayam
A Shiva rock-cut cave temple hewn from the same hill as the Vishnu shrine, dated to the 8th-9th century and noted for sculptures of Mahishasuramardini and the Sapta Matrikas.
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Typecave
Nearest baseThirumayam
DistrictPudukkottai
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit5→Sathyagirisvarar Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Thirumayam 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.
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Today at Sathyagirisvarar Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Thirumayam
Sunrise6:06 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 brings heavy rain to Tamil Nadu. Trails, falls and ghat roads can be slippery, swollen or closed at short notice, and forest departments sometimes suspend access. Check locally on the day before you travel.
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Top experiences around Thirumayam
4 more places around Thirumayam, each worth a day of its own.
heritageThirumayam Fort
50 m · 1 min walk
A large 17th-century Sethupathi/Vijayanagara-era fort covering roughly 40 acres, later held by the Tondaiman rulers of Pudukkottai.
templeSathyamurthi Perumal Temple, Thirumayam
70 m · 1 min walk
A rock-cut Vishnu temple within Thirumayam Fort, home to one of the largest reclining-Vishnu (Anantasayana) rock-cut sculptures in India.
templeAthmanathaswamy Temple, Avudaiyarkoil (Tirupperunturai)
24.8 km · ~41 min by cab
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.
heritageKattubava Pallivasal (Kattubava Mosque)
8.4 km · ~14 min by cab
A 17th-century Sufi mosque and dargah built by Arcot Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan Wallajah in Indo-Islamic style with a large dome, arched gateway and minarets. It houses the tomb of the Sufi saint Bava Fakruddin, believed to be a grandson of the Nagore saint Shahul Hamid. Its annual urs festival draws pilgrims of many faiths, including Hindus, making it a symbol of local interfaith harmony.
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Sathyagirisvarar Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Thirumayam — at a glance
Timings9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, closed Fridays
Best timeOct-Feb (plains hot Mar-Jun)
Entry: Covered by the fort/ASI ticket — confirm on site
Getting here
How to reach Sathyagirisvarar Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Thirumayam
Nearest railway Pudukkottai (PDKT) ~18 km; nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~40 km
Getting around Sathyagirisvarar Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Thirumayam
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 Sathyagirisvarar Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Thirumayam
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Nearby
What’s near Sathyagirisvarar Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Thirumayam
heritageVijaya Raghunatha Thondaman Palace (Pudukkottai Palace) 16.9 km · ~28 min by cab · straight line
templeSikhanathaswamy Temple & Musical Inscription, Kudumiyanmalai 21.7 km · ~36 min by cab · straight line
templeAthmanathaswamy Temple, Avudaiyarkoil (Tirupperunturai) 24.8 km · ~41 min by cab · straight line
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Sathyagirisvarar Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Thirumayam — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Sathyagirisvarar Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Thirumayam?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Sathyagirisvarar Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Thirumayam?
Entry: Covered by the fort/ASI ticket — confirm on site. Timings: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, closed Fridays.
How do I reach Sathyagirisvarar Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Thirumayam?
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 Sathyagirisvarar Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Thirumayam?
About an hour.
What else is near Sathyagirisvarar Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Thirumayam?
Nearby you can pair Thirumayam Fort (50 m), Sathyamurthi Perumal Temple, Thirumayam (70 m), Kattubava Pallivasal (Kattubava Mosque) (8.4 km), Government Museum, Pudukkottai (16.7 km).
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