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Sathyamurthi Perumal Temple, Thirumayam
A rock-cut Vishnu temple within Thirumayam Fort, home to one of the largest reclining-Vishnu (Anantasayana) rock-cut sculptures in India. This temple guide is organized from Thirumayam in Pudukkottai district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which pilgrim stays, respectful local guides, food stops, shops, transport and verified visitor support should be verified around Sathyamurthi Perumal Temple, Thirumayam.
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Before you go to Sathyamurthi Perumal Temple, Thirumayam
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→Sathyamurthi Perumal 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.
Weather in Sathyamurthi Perumal Temple, ThirumayamSeasonal guide
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Today at Sathyamurthi Perumal 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 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 Thirumayam
4 more places around Thirumayam, each worth a day of its own.
heritageThirumayam Fort
70 m · 1 min walk
A large 17th-century Sethupathi/Vijayanagara-era fort covering roughly 40 acres, later held by the Tondaiman rulers of Pudukkottai.
caveSathyagirisvarar Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Thirumayam
70 m · 1 min walk
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.
templeAthmanathaswamy Temple, Avudaiyarkoil (Tirupperunturai)
24.7 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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Sathyamurthi Perumal Temple, Thirumayam — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (temple hours, approx)
Best timeOct-Feb (plains hot Mar-Jun)
Entry: Free (temple worship); fort entry ticket covers the monument precinct — confirm on site
Getting here
How to reach Sathyamurthi Perumal Temple, Thirumayam
Nearest railway Pudukkottai (PDKT) ~18 km; nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~40 km
Getting around Sathyamurthi Perumal 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 Sathyamurthi Perumal Temple, Thirumayam
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Nearby
What’s near Sathyamurthi Perumal 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) 24.7 km · ~41 min by cab · straight line
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Sathyamurthi Perumal Temple, Thirumayam — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Sathyamurthi Perumal Temple, Thirumayam?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Sathyamurthi Perumal Temple, Thirumayam?
Entry: Free (temple worship); fort entry ticket covers the monument precinct — confirm on site. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (temple hours, approx).
How do I reach Sathyamurthi Perumal 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 Sathyamurthi Perumal Temple, Thirumayam?
About an hour.
What else is near Sathyamurthi Perumal Temple, Thirumayam?
Nearby you can pair Sathyagirisvarar Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Thirumayam (70 m), Thirumayam Fort (70 m), Kattubava Pallivasal (Kattubava Mosque) (8.4 km), Government Museum, Pudukkottai (16.7 km).
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Photographs: Rainer Halama (CC BY-SA 4.0). Wikimedia Commons.
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