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Erwadi Dargah
A revered Sufi dargah at Erwadi, the shrine of Hazrat Syed Ibrahim Shaheed Badhusha, drawing pilgrims of multiple faiths especially during its annual Kanduri festival. This mosque guide is organized from Kilakarai in Ramanathapuram 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 Erwadi Dargah.
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Before you go to Erwadi Dargah
Specific rules not verified for this site. Mosques in Kerala usually welcome visitors outside the five daily prayer times. Dress modestly, cover the head if asked, and remove footwear before entering. Access for women varies from mosque to mosque. We have not verified this mosque's specific rules, so ask at the entrance.
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Typemosque
Nearest baseKilakarai
DistrictRamanathapuram
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit5→Erwadi Dargah is planned from Kilakarai, one of the travel bases in Ramanathapuram district. Use Kilakarai for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Kilakarai or nearby in Ramanathapuram, 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 Erwadi Dargah
Sunrise6:06 am
Sunset6:24 pm
Golden hour best light5:24 pm–6:24 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:24 pm–6:49 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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Erwadi Dargah — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Best timeOct-Apr
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Erwadi Dargah
~15 km from Ramanathapuram town, near Kilakarai
Getting around Erwadi Dargah
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 Erwadi Dargah
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When is the best time to visit Erwadi Dargah?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Erwadi Dargah?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
How do I reach Erwadi Dargah?
Base yourself in Kilakarai or nearby in Ramanathapuram, 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 Erwadi Dargah?
About an hour.
What else is near Erwadi Dargah?
Nearby you can pair Adi Jagannatha Perumal Temple (4.6 km), Periyapattinam (6.2 km), Ramalinga Vilasam Palace (13.0 km), Uthirakosamangai Mangalanathar Temple (14.9 km).
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- Erwadi Dargah:Wasifwasif · Public domain